Jay Trestman is beginning to be asked if Jimmy Clausen might be the better option at quarterback over Jay Cutler.

Cutler is on pace for career highs in completion percentage, passer rating and touchdowns, but the Chicago Bears' passing game has stalled in the second half.

"Jay is our quarterback," Trestman said Friday, via ESPN.com. "If he's available to play, he's going to play. Jimmy is continuing to work in the offense, and he practices. We certainly like having him on our football team, but as we get ready for New Orleans next week, Jay will get the reps and he'll be playing."