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USA TODAY (blog)Still without a contract, Bears RB Matt Forte lashes outUSA TODAY (blog)By Nate Davis, USA TODAY Bears Pro Bowler Matt Forte is tired of seeing other running backs get paid, especially by his own team. On the same day that Chicago signed Michael Bush to a four-year, $14 million deal, Forte let it rip on Twitter, ...Bush understands Forte's stance, OK with sharing loadChicago TribuneHere we go: Matt Forte feels 'disrespected'ESPN (blog)Matt Forte feels disrespected by Bears' signing of Michael BushChicago Sun-TimesOrlando Sentinel -SportingNews.com -Rockford Register Starall 434 news articles »
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CBS LocalIs It Win-or-Else for Lovie Smith?Windy City GridironIf Matt Forte does hold out this off-season, who will Lovie side with? If he urges Forte to sign his franchise tender, he risks losing the locker room. But, if Lovie encourages the Bears to pay the man, he risks upsetting his boss.Zuba: Emery Making All The Right MovesCBS Localall 2 news articles »
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Here we go: Matt Forte feels 'disrespected'ESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert It seems clear, via Twitter, that Forte didn't take it well Thursday when the Bears signed tailback Michael Bush to a four-year contract worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed. Forte, who was named the Bears' franchise ...
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Bush, Jacobs and the eye of the beholderESPN (blog)Thursday, Michael Bush, who had 977 rushing yards and 418 receiving yards in 2011, signed a free-agent deal with the Bears, who have designated star running back Matt Forte as their franchise player. Debby Wong/US Presswire In an odd year for ...and more »
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Bush, Jacobs and the eye of the beholderESPN (blog)Thursday, Michael Bush, who had 977 rushing yards and 418 receiving yards in 2011, signed a free-agent deal with the Bears, who have designated star running back Matt Forte as their franchise player. I have New York Giants asking me what all of this ...
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Greg Olsen weighs in on Michael Bush dealESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert In our previous post, we discussed the potential impact of Michael Bush's arrival in Chicago on the Bears' negotiations with tailback Matt Forte. I wasn't ready to consider it a legitimate affront to Forte, who reportedly has turned ...
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Impact of Michael Bush on Matt ForteESPN (blog)Bush is the Bears' best attempt yet in finding a reliable backup to starter Matt Forte, one whose skills offer the team more complete coverage from the position. We've noted several times that Forte doesn't perform well in short-yardage and ...
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Aaron Rodgers for Madden CoverNBC Chicago (blog)Matt Forte is up for consideration to be the cover boy for the next edition of the popular Madden video game. Forte beat out Jay Cutler to be the Bears representative, and now our beloved running back is part of a tournament to decide who will end up ...and more »
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Chicago Tribune'Madden' fans vote for Matt Forte over Jay CutlerChicago Sun-TimesIn the matchup between Matt Forte and Jay Cutler during the play-in round, Forte won the fan vote to reach the 32-candidate voting bracket. Now Forte, a 6 seed, will go head-to-head against Patrick Willis, an 11 seed, during first-round voting in the ...Bear Bites: Forte Over CutlerNBC Chicago (blog)Who Will Help Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall Push Chicago Bears?Gather.comBrandon Marshall the Right Move for the Chicago BearsBleacher ReportSB Nation Chicago -Chicago Tribune -Yahoo! Sportsall 70 news articles »
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The 2011-12 regular season was a fantastic season for Matt Forte and his Chicago bears, until he was injured in Week 13 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. He made a MVP season and was about 50 percent of the Bears offense. Next season he will be back in Windy City and is going to try to win the Super Bowl. All rights reserved to the NFL. I only use it for entertainment.
USA TODAYMatt Forte gets franchise tag from BearsUSA TODAYLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte received the franchise tag from the Chicago Bears on Friday. By Dennis Wierzbicki, US Presswire Chicago running back Matt Forte (22) has been given the franchise tag by the Bears.Bears place tag on Matt ForteESPNRunning back Matt Forte gets franchise tag from Chicago BearsWashington PostBears place franchise tag on RB ForteChicago Tribuneall 319 news articles »
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Check out what Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte had to say to OCNN reporters Cassidy Quinn Brettler and Gerald McCoy
Instead of "Runnin' w/ MJD", the show should be called "Funnin' w/ MJD" when pals Maurice Jones-Drew and Matt Forte get together. Check out this clip with Mike Dempsey and the two star NFL running backs busting chops from a special SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Super Bowl Week show on Radio Row in Indianapolis. Learn more at www.siriusxm.com/fantasysportsradio
Playing Madden 12 online, down 18-0 in the 2nd quarter when Matt Forte sparks my team with this TD catch. Ended up winning 35-18.
A Highlight Video Of Matt Forte In His 2011/2012 Season. He Had A Great One. (All rights go to the NFL. I do not own the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. I do not gain any profit from my videos. For entertainment purposes only) ♫ Music: Best Instrumental - Beat
When Matt Forte was Drafted Bears fans all over where thinking this might be are guy at Running Back and they where right. Matt Forte has had a 2011-2012 NFL Pro Bowl Season. Forte was selected to go to the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl in what was his best NFL season so far in his young NFL career. Forte's season ended in week 13 vs the Chiefs where he sufferd a season ending injury. Forte looks to come back to Chicago next season and win a championship for Chicago for the first time since Walter Payton and the Bears did it in 1985. Song: The Champ Artist: Nelly
FOXSports.com talks with Bears running back Matt Forte about his injury, the Pro Bowl, and more.
Bears TE Greg Olsen has the secret offseason workout that will keep NFL & NBA players in shape despite long layoffs... KICKBALL! Just ask satisfied customers Brian Urlacher, Matt Forte, Jon Scheyer and more...
With only 3 games left to go on the 2011-2012 NFL season this is the worst time for the Bears to get on a slump. Without Jay Cutler as the Bears QB they have gone 0-3 under Caleb Hanie and 0-1 without Matt Forte at RB. The Bears went from 7-3 to 7-6 and late in the season its not looking good for playoffs in Chicago this time around.
Chicago Bears Running Back Matt Forte Talks With Lou Canellis on Fox Kickoff Sunday on Fox Chicago 12-11-11
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Wow..Week 14 already? The NFL season is creeping to a halt as we prepare for the 2011-12 post-season. This week we tackle these exciting topics: Washington Redskins Players Fred Davis and Trent Williams get popped for illegal substances. Suspended for 4 games or essentially the rest of the season. There were a couple Brett Favre rumors making the rounds this week. We abruptly put those thoughts to rest. In a game that the Dallas Cowboys should have won very easily, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett makes a very questionable move...Icing his OWN kicker in a head-scratching los to the Arizona Cardinals. And lastly we finally weigh in on the whole "Pay Da Man' issue with Desean Jackson and Matt Forte...very interesting discussion here. All that plus we give you your week 14 picks, predictions, and analysis. Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, and Subscribe to us here on Youtube! www.youtube.com/user/teamboydtv www.faceBook.com/teamboydteevee www.Twitter.com/teamboydtv
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If you didn't think Matt Forte was worth a huge contract, look at what happened to the Chicago Bears' offense once he went down against the Houston Texans. Is he the biggest make or break player in the NFL? Bleacher Report's NFL Lead Writer Josh Zerkle weighs in on the
Position:RB Height: 6'2 Weight: 218 College: Tulane Experience:4 Age:25 Home: Slidell, LA Started all 48 career games with Chicago, leading the Bears in rushing in each of his first three seasons in the league... Totaled 3236 yards on 811 carries (4.0 avg) and 18 TDs and has posted 171 catches for 1495 yards (8.7 avg) and 7 TDs... His 3236 rushing yards rank seventh on the Bears all-time list and his 171 receptions rank fifth in team annals among RBs... Collected 4731 yards from scrimmage since his rookie season, ranking fifth in the NFL over that time period... Only running back in franchise history to post 50+ catches over the course of three seasons... First player in franchise history with at least 1400 scrimmage yards in his first three NFL seasons... In 2010, became the second Bears' player to rush for 1000 yards and post 500 receiving yards in the same season (Walter Payton, 1983)... Leads Chicago in rushing yards, attempts and receptions since joining the Bears in 2008... Collected eight 100-yard rushing games (Bears are 8-0 in those contests) and two 100-yard receiving games in his career... Broke franchise records for rushing yards by a rookie (1238) and scrimmage yards by a rookie (1715) in 2008... Became just the eighth rookie since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to lead his team in both rushing yards and receptions... Also one of just two rookies in NFL history to rush for over 1000 yards and post more than 60 catches (Edgerrin James, 1999)... Ran for 150 yards on ...
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. View is from section 151 inside Soldier Field. Nice flyover too before the game.
ESPN (blog)Tale of the tape: Matt Forte vs. LeSean McCoyChicago Sun-TimesBears running back Matt Forte is fifth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (96.0, 672 total) and first among running backs in yards from scrimmage (1091). He's on a pace for 1536 rushing ...Bears, Star RB Forte at Odds Over ContractYahoo! SportsFour Downs: Bears in better shape after byeESPN (blog)Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 9: Roy Williams, Kellen Davis Can Help A ...SB Nation ChicagoWindy City Gridiron -FOXSports.com -The Times Heraldall 2,068 news articles »
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BBAO: Bears decisions 'a little crazy'ESPN (blog)We're in the midst of discussing the potential impact of unhappy running back Matt Forte and linebacker Lance Briggs. Wednesday, former Bears tight end Greg Olsen told ESPN 1000 that he wasn't happy with the way the team portrayed his ...and more »
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BearGogglesForte should take Bears' offerChicago Daily Herald (blog)Peter King includes RB Matt Forte and PR Devin Hester on his mid-season All-Pro team in Sports Illustrated this week. King also names Forte his offensive player of the year, while choosing Packers QB Aaron Rodgers as the MVP. As impressive as Forte has ...Matt Forte Named Peter King's Midseason Offensive MVPBearGogglesForte, Hester Honored in Sports IllustratedNBC Chicago (blog)Forte, Hester earn recognitionCSNChicago.com (blog)all 4 news articles »
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A walkout would be costly for ForteNBCSports.comWith tensions continuously rising between the Bears and running back Matt Forte, some have pondered the possibility of Forte taking a stand by standing up and walking out in the middle of the season. It's a possibility that was raised earlier today, ...Leaving Bears would cost Forte plentyCSNChicago.com (blog)Scouting Report On The Bears Offensive Skill PositionsGarry CobbA Short Response to Brad BiggsChicagoNowPlayerPress.com (press release) (blog) (subscription)all 7 news articles »
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Yahoo! Sports (blog)Matt Forte: Bears are 'grinding me into a pulp'Yahoo! Sports (blog)By MJD Already over 1000 all-purpose yards on the year (672 rushing, 419 receiving), Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte(notes) is getting quite the workload this season. And if you've seen any of that workload with your own eyes, you've seen signs, ...Forte: Bears 'OK with grinding me into a pulp'SportingNews.comMatt Forte doesn't feel Bears' loyaltyESPNMatt Forte: Bears are 'grinding me to a pulp'CBSSports.com (blog)SB Nation Chicago -Chicago Tribune -Chicago Sun-Timesall 230 news articles »
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TechnoratiWhat are Matt Forte and LeSean McCoy Worth?TechnoratiA few months ago three teams made huge commitments to the tune of $64 million guaranteed. They were supposed to be meaningful and lasting relationships. However at the mid-point of the season, they appear to be just high priced hookups. ...
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How Matt Forte impacts Fred JacksonESPN (blog)"I know I'm loyal to my teammates and my team are my guys, but it doesn't seem like the organization is to me," Forte said Tuesday. "But that doesn't keep me from going out on the field and putting my best out there." But one of the few differences ...
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Bleacher ReportFantasy Football 2011: Week 9 Quarterback RankingsFakeTeamsCutler also has Matt Forte coming out of the backfield as a receiving threat and they have connected quite a bit this season. Cutler will throw for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns. Quarterbacks to avoid: AJ Feeley (St. Louis) - Feeley may have started and ...Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: Arian Foster, Matt Forte and Top RBsBleacher ReportNFL 2011: Week 9 Top Ten Fantasy Football Defenses (DEF)Sports Chat PlaceManning has Giant appeal for fantasy owners in Week 9NFL NewsSports Grumblings -SB Nation -The Sports Bankall 146 news articles »
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Washington TimesForte playing dangerous gameChicago TribuneOf all the raised eyebrows Thursday in Chicago over the Bears' sudden release of Chris Harris, those arched the highest should belong to Matt Forte. It should remind Forte how the window for success in the Not-For-Long league can be smaller than the ...Bears' Forte adds to his bargaining power as he piles up the yardsWashington PostMatt Forte's game keeps appreciatingChicago Sun-TimesForte's value not lost on teammatesESPN (blog)Washington Times -SkySports -Rockford Register Starall 160 news articles »
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GLASS of GET WITTED SPORTS discusses THE MOST UNDERPAID PLAYER IN THE NFL. Where he's at and what he should do in order to get the money he deserves. NFL RBs don't have a long shelf life, so he needs to do something and do it soon... Enjoy!
Bears RB Matt Forte dances his way into the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown run against the Buccaneers.
Matt Forte Touchdown (Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers) at the NFL series in London 2011.
USA TodayBears GM: Matt Forte staying putESPNChicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said Tuesday that the club hasn't received any calls regarding Matt Forte and that he "doesn't see us doing anything" as the trade deadline approached. Forte's contract impasse with the ...Forte glad other teams interested in himChicago TribuneMatt Forte's agent insists his client focused on seasonChicago Sun-Times (blog)Bears RB Matt Forte addresses trade rumorsUSA TodayNBCSports.com -Yahoo! Sports -Rotoworld.comall 56 news articles »
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Lol ima beast running the ball
It's Week 6 of the 2011 NFL Season and it's time to debate who will have a better game Matt Forte vs. The Viking Defense or Darren McFadden vs. The Browns Defense?
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Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears runs 42 yards for a big gain against the New Orleans Saints in the 1st quarter of Week 2 in 2011 Note: This is a fan made video clip for entertainment purposes only. I do not own or claim to own anything used in this video. It belongs to its rightful owner. The NFL owns this video along with FOX
I DO NOT OWN THIS CLIP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE NFL AND NBC. The man seeking a new contract has made his mark the first two weeks. Pay the man!
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