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Running Back Rank: #9
Overall: #12
With Mike Martz calling plays, most thought Forte could see a dip in production, but that wasn't the case last season. Forte had a big year, especially late in the year as the Bears focused on running the ball more often. Forte had more than 1,600 total yards and the second 1,000-yard season of his career. He averaged a career-high 4.5 yards per carry. Forte had 95-plus total yards six of the last seven games, including two 100-yard rushing games during that stretch. He scored nine touchdowns, mainly because of Chester Taylor stealing some goal-line work. Forte is expected to get more goal-line chances this season, though, which should help his numbers. In three seasons, Forte averages 1,577 total yards and eight touchdowns. He is a huge part of the passing game, catching more than 50 passes every year in the league. Forte has good size and runs hard, but lacks some big-play ability. He did make more big plays last season, but remains a better between the tackles runner. He'll churn out some tough yards and make a lot of plays out of the backfield as a receiver.
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Forte is a good late first-round or early second-round pick. The touchdowns are the one thing holding him back from being an elite back, but he has a chance to erase that this season. He could score double-digit touchdowns in an improving Bears offense. And his yardage totals will be among the best, finishing with around 1,800 total yards. He got better as the year went on, so a career season could be in store for Forte in 2011. |
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| Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is willing to accept the franchise tag this offseason as long as it results in a long-term contract and is not a tactic to keep him from free agency. |
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| Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he will not allow impending free-agent RB Matt Forte reach free agency, even if that means slapping the franchise tag on him. The team would prefer to work out a long-term deal with the running back. Forte has hinted of holding out if the franchise tag is placed on him. |
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| Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was cleared to play in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29, and he saw three touches. Forte ran twice for six yards, and he added a 4-yard reception. The most important part of Forte playing was for the impending free-agent to show his knee was healthy. |
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| Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is waiting for the team to hire a new general manager so the two sides can begin contract negotiations. |
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| Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) has passed his physical and has been cleared to play in the 2012 Pro Bowl. |
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| Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte joked Wednesday, Jan. 18, that he may be hard to find if the franchise tag is put on him before training camp next season, although he wouldn't call it an official holdout. 'I wouldn't say holdout, but people probably wouldn't know where I was,' said Forte, who admitted there's a 'pretty good chance' he'll be franchised. Forte added if he receives the franchise tag, it will hopefully be a sign that the Bears want to negotiate a long-term deal. |
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| Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte is expected to return to the team in 2012. If the Bears do not sign him to a long-term deal, they will place the franchise tag on him. |
| Fantasy Impact: The Bears aren't going to let Forte go anywhere at this point. |
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| Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) said Monday, Jan. 9, that he's '95 percent' recovered from his knee injury and he should be ready for his first Pro Bowl Jan. 29. 'I actually just got done running, so I'm doing pretty well right now,' Forte said. 'I would say I'm about 95 percent. I'll probably have a physical next week heading into the Pro Bowl, so I'll be out there and I should be good to go.' |
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| Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is optimistic that he can agree to a new contract with the team but would not say if that was because the team fired general manager Jerry Angelo. 'I'm pretty optimistic even if nothing did happen,' Forte said. 'It's a long offseason, and I was hopeful that we'd get a long-term deal done in the offseason. I think with the offseason being here we can get something done.' |
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| Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Monday, Jan. 2, that he is in favor of RB Matt Forte (knee) playing in the Pro Bowl. Forte missed the final four regular season games, but wants to play in the Pro Bowl. He isn't worried about being injured in the Pro Bowl. 'The risk because of injury? I mean, I could get injured walking out the door,' Forte said. 'The Pro Bowl, this is my first time making it, I want to go out there and be on the field. You can't worry about injuries all the time.' |
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