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MMC
03-03-2012, 06:56 AM
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)—Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8821/)[/URL] received the franchise tag from the Chicago Bears (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8821/news) on Friday.

Forte still got selected to his first Pro Bowl, finishing with 1,487 yards from scrimmage and 997 rushing in his fourth season. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Forte was the first Chicago running back to make it to the Pro Bowl since Neal Anderson following the 1991 season.

Forte was reportedly offered a deal that guaranteed about $13 million or $14 million, but might have been looking for something closer to the five-year, $43 million contract with $21 million guaranteed that Carolina gave DeAngelo Williams (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7776/).....snip~

[URL]http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApgzGeT_Cr7h0zLXc83qgrJDubYF?slug=ap-bears-forte

Well at least Da Bears got their running back. Now time to work on that Defense. They released Adams DT. We need to bring in some 300 pounder and fill that middle. Someone who put pressure on and be right next to Peppers.

Conley
03-03-2012, 09:35 AM
This was a good move IMO. It's never a good idea to give a mid career RB a long term contract. Look at Chris Johnson's production last year. You don't want to get stuck with a contract like that.

MMC
03-03-2012, 11:06 AM
This was a good move IMO. It's never a good idea to give a mid career RB a long term contract. Look at Chris Johnson's production last year. You don't want to get stuck with a contract like that.


Plus the New GM stated he may even offer franchise next year as well. Plus he brang up the point about these guys being round only a couple of years, and then becoming a difficulty with contract negotiations.

Wonder what they are going to do about Briggs. As he was franchise then says he wants more money or trade him.

Conley
03-03-2012, 11:15 AM
Forte was injured for part of last year, right? Any thought that might be an injury that could affect his long term health?

That's right I had forgotten about Briggs and his demands. That's a tough one.

MMC
03-03-2012, 11:25 AM
I can't remember if it was his ACL. Seems most never come back to what they orignally were. Adams didn't want to be cut loose. He had come from SF. But then he said such is the nature of this buisness. As he talked about his kids and family all moving to Chicago where he luvs it here.

Conley
03-03-2012, 11:49 AM
I can't remember if it was his ACL. Seems most never come back to what they orignally were. Adams didn't want to be cut loose. He had come from SF. But then he said such is the nature of this buisness. As he talked about his kids and family all moving to Chicago where he luvs it here.

Yeah I think you are right. RBs just don't last in this league, especially if they've been leaned on as much as Forte has been.

MMC
03-03-2012, 12:10 PM
Yeah I think you are right. RBs just don't last in this league, especially if they've been leaned on as much as Forte has been.


Yeah.....any RB's that have no Offensive line. Heya did you hear about Hines Ward for Pittsburgh?

Conley
03-03-2012, 06:42 PM
Yeah.....any RB's that have no Offensive line. Heya did you hear about Hines Ward for Pittsburgh?

That they released him? I did but didn't hear why. I guess he's not what he used to be, a lot of miles on his legs too. Did you post up in the thread about the Saints and their bounties? Thought you would have something to say about that! :evil:

MMC
07-17-2012, 08:25 PM
http://sinfl.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/matt-forte.jpg

With training Camp 2 weeks away.....Forte got his Contract. 32 million and 17 million up front in Cash is what I heard earlier.

http://nfl.si.com/2012/07/16/matt-forte-finally-gets-his-multi-year-deal/?xid=si_nfl

Can ya Feel It Brutha? Can You See Em? :grin:

Captain Obvious
07-17-2012, 08:27 PM
I guess Forte won that game of chicken. Good for him.

MMC
07-17-2012, 08:31 PM
I guess Forte won that game of chicken. Good for him.

Yep 4 yrs.....can ya just about catch that Scent Cap? :wink: Course you have a QB thats made of Steel and were stuck with Mr. No Moss No Moss, I am Hurting! Jay (I Got to Have a Crutch) Cutler. :angry:

Conley
07-17-2012, 08:34 PM
This news about Forte deserved its own thread

Now I gotsta drop this for my Chitown homie MMC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2daXghqHgjQ

Rappin 4tay :afro:

MMC
07-17-2012, 08:43 PM
Less than Two weeks for training Camp bruthas. I am looking forward to this time of the Year. Man if Da Bears could just have Big Ben. They might as well not even play the Season and just hand Da Bears the trophy. :evil:

Conley
07-17-2012, 08:47 PM
Less than Two weeks for training Camp bruthas. I am looking forward to this time of the Year. Man if Da Bears could just have Big Ben. They might as well not even play the Season and just hand Da Bears the trophy. :evil:

What? Ben Rothlisberger? I know I've been working too much but did I miss a story and Da Bears going for him or are you just kissing Cap'n / Stiller ass again? :wink:

Captain Obvious
07-17-2012, 08:52 PM
Ben's tied up in a long-term contract.

MMC
07-17-2012, 08:59 PM
Heya....this is Chicago. We will even take ya most Favoraite Qb of all time CL.

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=I4653894072664534&pid=1.7&w=173&h=139&c=7&rs=1


U-Know. The Man with the Gazelle! :laugh: :evil:

MMC
07-17-2012, 09:00 PM
Course any Real QB would be a help to Da Bears! :shocked:

Conley
07-17-2012, 09:02 PM
Ben's tied up in a long-term contract.

Thought maybe there was talk of a trade...I know Ben wasn't real popular considering his baggage. Then again there's the fact the teams can end those contracts anytime they want but have to dela with the cap stuff. I'm glad he's staying in Pittsburgh though.

Conley
07-17-2012, 09:03 PM
Heya....this is Chicago. We will even take ya most Favoraite Qb of all time CL.

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=I4653894072664534&pid=1.7&w=173&h=139&c=7&rs=1


U-Know. The Man with the Gazelle! :laugh: :evil:

Reported. :angry:

MMC
07-17-2012, 09:10 PM
Reported. :angry:


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