There can be little doubt that Matt Forte is beginning to solidify his position as the best running back the Chicago Bears have had since Walter Payton. Before getting injured towards the end of last season, he was having one of his best years, and was at times, literally carrying the offense. He has proven himself as a dual threat in the NFL, capable of running the ball and receiving it out of the backfield. The four-year player out of Tulane has a good burst of speed through the line of scrimmage, and is deceptively quick once out in the open field. He is widely regarded as one the league's elite running backs.
It is for these reasons alone that the Chicago Bears need to make sure they sign Forte to the type of contract he deserves.
In the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of talk about the Bears possibly using the franchise tag on Forte. New general manager Phil Emery has said, "It is a tool that has been collectively bargained that is fair to the player and ...
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