Comments on: Matt Forte looking for contract extension, but won’t hold out http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:56:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: nflpuppetmaster http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1145457 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:39:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1145457 While I wouldn’t break the bank for him (or any RB for that matter) the Bears should lock him up for at least a few years. While his rushing numbers aren’t mind blowing, he’s quietly become one of the best all purpose backs in the league. I think I heard he was fourth in the league in total yards over the last four years. Pretty good considering his o-line has been horrible.

]]> By: philtration http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142585 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:56:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142585 The Bears are going to burn Forte out if they don’t get someone else to step up on offense.
They need a big power back to go along with him and signing Chester Taylor was the wrong move.

Too bad because Forte is a good player and a class act.

]]> By: granadafan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142552 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:26:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142552 Running backs have a shorter playing career than other positions on the field. I can understand why he wants a new contract given his production. Kudos to him though for not holding out.

]]> By: mikewhorio http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142541 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:22:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142541 I don’t know. I suppose Forte is underpaid given his draft status and what he’s accomplished…but is he really anything special? Seems like a dime-a-dozen guy to me and the Bears probably realize it. I think more and more NFL teams are starting to realize as well, that unless you have an Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, MJD, Jamaal Charles, not much separates the rest of the RBs, so why pay out the rectum for one of them?

]]> By: youboettcha http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142366 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:15:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142366 Just a gut feeling, but Matt Forte seems like the kind of Running Back that should get an extension, and that won’t burn out 1-2 years after signing a 5-6 year deal. But with the wear and tear Chris Johnson has taken the last few years, he might do just that, and so he should maybe be traded for a 1st and a 2nd round pick.

]]> By: berniemadoffsides http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142330 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:02:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142330 I’m a Giants fan, and I think Forte absolutely deserves an extension. He’s been the only constant in that offense for the past three years. He’s also the absolute perfect fit in Martz’s offense, considering how often they throw. He’s an incredibly underrated back.

My only criticism is that he’s absolutely pitiful on picking up 3rd and short situations. What’s mind-boggling to me is that Chicago hasn’t gotten him a legit thumper of a RB as a compliment. Then again, I may be eating those words in a few days… Marion Barber?

]]> By: whitecastleisafoodgroup http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142314 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:54:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142314 Crap. That is Matt. I guess it’s not the PFT research staff that needs some sensitivity traning … its me. My apologies to PFT for my last post. But, I guess there are no pix of Forte in a Bears uniform available? ;)

Good catch @christopher

]]> By: christopherhowland http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142306 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:49:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142306 on 4/9/11 Matt Forte threw out the first pitch during a Chicago White Sox game, hence the picture of him in a ChiSox uni…

]]> By: wvugrad00 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142277 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:37:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142277 Forte is a two sport star?

]]> By: jaseguy30 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/forte-looking-for-contract-extension-but-wont-hold-out/#comment-1142270 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:32:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=141303#comment-1142270 Cool picture, guys.

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