Bears offered Forte a deal which included 18-20M guaranteed and he rejected it (According to sources in Chicago)
That was fair offer IMO for a guy like Forte... He wants Foster/AP money which is absurd
If Forte continues to whine publically the Bears may just trade him at draft... It would suck but Forte turning down that deal and whining about disrespect is hurting his popularity in Chicago
I supported Forte thru year and felt Bears were being cheap with him... The last offer they made him though was fair and he should take it because it is probably best he will get
Bears offered Forte a deal which included 18-20M guaranteed and he rejected it (According to sources in Chicago)
That was fair offer IMO for a guy like Forte... He wants Foster/AP money which is absurd
If Forte continues to whine publically the Bears may just trade him at draft... It would suck but Forte turning down that deal and whining about disrespect is hurting his popularity in Chicago
I supported Forte thru year and felt Bears were being cheap with him... The last offer they made him though was fair and he should take it because it is probably best he will get
Since 2008, he has 6218 yards from scrimmage.
Comparables:
Chris Johnson - 7071 yards, 53.5 million (30 guaranteed.)
Adrian Peterson - 6581 yards, 100 million (36 guaranteed.)
Arian Foster - 4441 yards (2.5 seasons), 43.5 million (21 guaranteed.)
Ray Rice - 6612 yards, Franchise tag, rumored to be seeking a similar contract to Peterson.
Forte is right up with those guys because of his running ability AND his receiving ability. His yards aren't far off the game's elite despite having a mediocre line at best and being literally the only weapon on his team's offense. He deserves more than what the Bears are offering, IMO.
I can't help but think his presence will cause more division. It will be interesting to watch, for sure.
It's certainly going to. Remember in Denver? The locker room was pretty split between him and Orton, up until Tebow started winning games. Orton was then sent packing.
If Sanchez gets hurt or starts to slump and Tebow gets thrown into the mix, you're going to see a lot of Jets players buy into it assuming he can win games.
Curtis Lofton has signed with the Saints for 5 years. Good signing for them, especially with potential suspension for certain players still possible and Vilma should get the most games.
Forte IS your offense. plain and simple. you pay the man. he is much better than Deangelo Williams and look at the contract that guy got last year.
you pay the man. how does it make the bears look that they go out and sign Michael Bush today?
i agree. i'll be so ****in pissed if the bears don't keep forte. he needs to stop whining publicly but the bears can't be cheap with him. offer him more and keep him. i don't want bush to be our starting running back. finally we address our wr problem but then we'll have **** in our backfield w/o forte.
I mean the guy is having a press conference tomorrow...that's the real joke.
Who Tebow? It should go something like this to the media
1) Thanks for making me feel as welcome as a case of jock itch.
2) Get over it the Jets wanted me here so stand behind your team.
3) Please keep your reporting truthful NY Post/Star Mag.
4) If you don't care for my religious beliefs.TFB Watch a game and every time a touchdown is scored they are thanking WHO?
5) If Sanchez is worried about my presents PLAY BETTER and no division will be in the locker room.
6) Mr Torts gave me advice the other day. He said if you don't like the media tell them to go **** yourself. Eggshells will then be walked on for the next line of dumb questions.
Any more questions ask Rex and he can tell you to go **** yourself.
i agree. i'll be so ****in pissed if the bears don't keep forte. he needs to stop whining publicly but the bears can't be cheap with him. offer him more and keep him. i don't want bush to be our starting running back. finally we address our wr problem but then we'll have **** in our backfield w/o forte.
Since when did Michael Bush become ####?
And Kahlil Bell has shown tremendous abilty in his limited play
Bears are probably looking at Bell as having same skillset and being basically the same size as Forte ( Bell is 1 inch shorter + 2 pounds lighter) and thinking that Forte isn't worth what he wants
Forte + Bush would be amazing
But Bush + Bell could be good together as well
I have supported Forte all year but his 30M demands + his public whining is really turning me and many against him
Dont cry about how poorly treated you are when you are in line to get 7M+ via Franchise tag and people are losing jobs left and right
I know sports and life are different but fans dont want to hear that type of #### ,, Just like Lance Briggs and his crying last year
If Bush is anything more than your goalline / short yardage / backup back, you have a big problem. Good for 4 yards per carry, solid in the passing game, but lacks speed for big runs and simply can't pass block. Great backup but because of his running style simply not capable to deal with the carries of a starting rb.
If Bush is anything more than your goalline / short yardage / backup back, you have a big problem. Good for 4 yards per carry, solid in the passing game, but lacks speed for big runs and simply can't pass block. Great backup but because of his running style simply not capable to deal with the carries of a starting rb.
