Comments on: Bears sign Michael Bush

By: silvernblak

silvernblak — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:05:21 +0000

If any team out there had a brain in their head they would stop doctoring on the best passing and receiving core known to man! The only reason when a star running back goes down with injury and the team ends up with .500 season is they didn’t spend the kind of money they should have for depth in the RB position. Sure it’s been a passing game in the NFL now for several years but look at some of these QB with half ass arms making it to The super bowl. Beef up your damn defense go a little deeper with cash in the running game and Hey! Forte! Come to Raider Camp where you will stop getting dumped on and loved by the black hole and let’s go get a F’n wring for ya!!!! Just win BABY!!!

By: sweeetlew

sweeetlew — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:36:31 +0000

Matt forte needs to learn how to stop whining and finish his runs – ala Walter Payton. Until he learns that, he will continue to get injured, pick up fewer yards, not get the respect he deserves. That’s why the Bears didn’t sign him to a long term deal.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:59:31 +0000

@west4420…You said “Forte needs to get off Twitter and focus on a reasonable deal with the Bears.”

Amen to that! I have always loved Matt Forte, and he does deserve to be paid better with a long-term deal…The Bears have been getting his services cheap.

However, I have never liked his penchant for whining to the press whenever he feels ‘disrespected.’ Dude, you are the starting RB for the Chicago Bears, about to make 7 mil this upcoming season, and you’re complaining? The rest of us (you know, the fans) are often lucky to make ends meet from month to month, and I myself would love to be disrespected the way you claim to be. Just sayin’.

By: lilmiddle78

lilmiddle78 — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:19:15 +0000

Teamobijuan & firstandonlywarning!!!

Seriously!!!
Forte has ALWAYS performed like an elite running back! And as much as I don’t agree with paying players for what they did in the past, the Bears have had a top back for 4 years now and have been paying him a fraction of what he’s wirth!! The bears have been stringing him along for a long time now!! Bush is a great addition to the offense but he simply can’t do what Forte does for that unit!!
PAY THE MAN !! And Tattoo that GSH on his shoulder for life!!

By: poprox13

poprox13 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:31:56 +0000

Damn! I’ve never paid that much for bush!

By: steelymcbeam6

steelymcbeam6 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:24:41 +0000

Forte would be worth every penny on a long term deal. He is 60% of their offense! Open up your wallets bears and pay the man.

By: botchedextrapoint

botchedextrapoint — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:15:44 +0000

The thing that got me about this story is the fact that a potential average starting RB signs a contract just over that of an old average kicker. Kind of hope the pass wacky teams fall over this year and the RB position gets some love again. I miss watching great run teams ram the ball down the throat of a top D all day long. That’s football.

By: zo121179

zo121179 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:12:31 +0000

Good! We might be able to score on the goal line now with out throwing it.

By: r8rnuck

r8rnuck — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:06:38 +0000

i’m happy for him..he’s a bruiser and surprisingly agile for a big fella. loved having him on the raiders but knew that last season was going to be his springboard to some bigger cash…

By: rathwell

rathwell — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:33:00 +0000

I think all bear fans will appreciate Bush in the fourth quarter when grinding out the clock. That was supposed to be Barber’s job but it didn’t work out and I doubt he’ll be back.
It will also help keep Forte fresh for the whole season and hopefully into the playoffs.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:29:33 +0000

Great pickup for the Bears, they now have starter-quality guys backing up Cutler and Forte, which they could have used last year.

By: Canned Heat

Canned Heat — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:28:57 +0000

barneyrumble says:Mar 22, 2012 12:21 PM

OH YEAH! Da Bears! Good move after good move coming from Chicago, not used to that of late, but do keep it coming please. Viking fans have to be distraught, Packers and Lions and Bears, Oh My.
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Easy tiger.

Lets not forget that last year’s Eagles team was going to run away with the NFC and win the whole shooting match before the season even started, only to be standing there holding nothing but jock straps at the end.

As a Pack fan, this looks to be some monumental moves for the Bears going back over the last 10 to 15 years…maybe more, and good for them and their fans. Take a lesson from Green Bay…you can have all of the offense in the world, but if you don’t get that Bears defense patched up, you won’t get where you want to go.

And…..keep your fingers crossed that Cutler doesn’t go into the tank and start throwing to the other team like Mike Vick did when it mattered. Don’t tell me he can’t or doesn’t do that….we’ve all seen it already. Good start to ’12 for Da Bears, though…dang.

By: west4420

west4420 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:27:34 +0000

Bush coming to Chicago is a good move. Score another one for Cutler the GM.

Forte needs to get off Twitter and focus on a reasonable deal with the Bears. The CJ and Deangelo contracts were outrageous. You can’t use those as the basis for negotiations.

Forte and his agent are getting greedy and it’s going to cost them. Go in with an offer of 15Mil guaranteed and sign the paper. jesus.

By: mullman7675

mullman7675 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:20:05 +0000

Bush is another Al Davis draft gem. 4th rounder out of louisville with a broken leg, who turned out to be a steal. He was a good player with the Raiders, I wish they could have worked something out. Taiwan Jones needs to step in and fill the role as a complement to McFadden (or the starter when McFadden gets hurt in week 4). Chicago will love Bush. Wait, that didn’t sound right…

By: okldrdrs2111

okldrdrs2111 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:08:00 +0000

For as big as he is youd think hes good at picking up blitzes, one thing i wont miss is his pass blocking. He is a solid runner if he would stop trying to juke and stay north south

By: moneymike23

moneymike23 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:58:25 +0000

I’m surprised the Jets didn’t go after him harder.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:43:01 +0000

Michael Bush has been a consummate pro, a truly classy individual who never complained about his role.

He’s a nice pickup for the Bears and I wish him nothing but the best.

Thanks for the memories, Michael.

By: Broncofanatic7

Broncofanatic7 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:39:19 +0000

If they aren’t going to pay Matt Forte what he is due, then there are probably about 28 other teams out there that will. I have nothing but respect for Forte. He didn’t hold out, he went out there and played, knowing that injury was highly possible.
PAY THE MAN!!

By: racerx1225

racerx1225 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:28:14 +0000

As someone who went to Tulane and who is a Raider fan, Iknow them both and if Bush doesnt have the startign job after camp, he will shortly thereafter. he is a better back than Forte.

By: ccad05

ccad05 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:28:05 +0000

@firstandonlywarning: when exacty did forte quit?

By: sullijo1

sullijo1 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:27:37 +0000

Glad he is out of the AFC West.

By: aigraiders

aigraiders — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:26:09 +0000

congrats to signing Twinkle Toes. Bush is great so long as you dont expect him to play the entire series, block or lower his shoulder. Us Raider fans were getting tired of him tapping his helmet to be taken out or dancing around in short yardage situations. He refused to blocking role when we needed him there.

By: tebowsmom

tebowsmom — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:26:04 +0000

While I’m impressed that the notorious cheapskate Bears are making some decent pickups, they should have done right by Forte last year.

By: dsharpe8

dsharpe8 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:26:02 +0000

Good for Michael Bush, but if I’m Matt Forte I’m holding out. Clearly this is another sign of disrespect by the Bears front office. Forte is easily a top 5 overall back in the league and was the Bears offense. Somebody in the Bears front office has to be high off drugs not to give Forte a long term deal… I love my Bears, but I’m not feeling the decision making by the front office…

By: philvil41

philvil41 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:22:48 +0000

Hate to see him leave the Raiders.He’s a very good football player-runner ,receiver, blocker can do it all.

By: Joethemightyone

Joethemightyone — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Bears could be dangerous this season!

By: marc127

marc127 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:57:28 +0000

I think Bush’s signing is worse for Marion Barber than Forte. Forte will get his contract, right now Emery is trying to re-tool the offense to give the Bears the best chance to contend. Adding Brandon Marshall, Eric Weems, Jason Campbell as Cutler’s back-up, and now Bush as Forte’s back-up he is helping give the offense some depth. Now just add some O-line and the Bears will be serious contenders. I for one can’t wait for the season to start because the NFC North is going to be a dog fight for 1st and for one of the wild cards. I say on paper that it is officially the toughest division in the NFL.

By: hooahitsnotatomthing

hooahitsnotatomthing — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:53:33 +0000

hmmmm…..this is really very interesting. I think this may be insurance if forte sits out the season. I really do think the bears will be alright with Bush and Khalil Bell.

Khalil Bell has been a completely under used person on the bears.

Just one mans opinion and I can always be wrong

By: AlohaMrHand

AlohaMrHand — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:51:24 +0000

Oakland should give Brandon Jacobs a look

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:49:03 +0000

Raiders did not re-sign him bc of cap space issues. The team is getting their financial house in order and until that time they aren’t going to spend this much money on a back-up to DMC. Happy for Bush he is a player’s player.