CUTLER DOESN'T REGRET HIS BIG HIT DURING BEARS' WINJAY CUTLER DOESN'T REGRET DELIVERING HIT IN BEARS' GAME

For much of the way, the Chicago Bears struggled on third down in Sunday night's 40-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Coach Marc Trestman's offense converted just 3 of 12 opportunities before Bears quarterback Jay Cutler caught fire in the final quarter.

Facing third-and-10 at the Chicago 26, Cutler tucked the ball and galloped for 12 yards. Clearly beyond the first-down marker, Cutler -- instead of sliding -- capped his run by charging full speed into Steelers cornerback Robert Golden with his right (throwing) shoulder.

A gritty move, but one that put Cutler in harm's way. The quarterback was asked Monday if he regrets lowering the boom.

"No, I don't," Cutler told WMVP-AM, via CSN Chicago. "I know what I'm doing out there, but thanks for your concern, I appreciate it ... But I have to play the game and that's how I sometimes have to play the game. Sorry, I'm not sorry."

Said Cutler: "We needed a first down. We were struggling in the second half with third downs, and we had to make something happen."

The Bears did exactly that. Cutler went on to complete a 41-yard strike to Brandon Marshall on third-and-12 before hitting Earl Bennett for a 17-yard touchdown on third-and-5 that built a 34-23 lead Chicago never lost.

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