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What will the Bears' offense look like in '12?

Brought to you by: Windy City Gridiron This week has brought some closure to the coaching staff searches but also raised a lot of questions; why Jeremy Bates after he was at first eliminated before the search began? And why didn't he get the passing game coordinator title? Then even more questions were raised, like can Mike Tice even call passing plays? Does Tice even know what...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  1 day ago
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Forte decision looms for Emery

The second in an occasional series reviewing the Chicago Bears, position-by-positon. Today, a look at the running backs.  Running Back:  New Bears General Manager Phil Emery will begin to put his stamp on the team with his first major decision, whether to offer running back Matt Forte a contract extension, let him test free agency, or place the franchise tag [...]
Via Bears Claws  |  4 days ago
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In Pass Happy League, Bears are Behind the Curve

New Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery would be crazy if he did not make wide receiver his number one priority this off season (aside from paying Matt Forte of course).  Look at what the New York Giants were able to do because of their outstanding receiving corps.  There are some major names that will [...]
Via Chicago Sports Life  |  5 days ago
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The Bears Really Need To Pay Forte

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...
Via Football Nation  |  9 days ago
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Bears RB Matt Forte eager to meet Emery, wants ‘to remain in Chicago’

INDIANAPOLIS — Refreshed and inspired after his first trip to the Pro Bowl, Bears running back Matt Forte shined in the media spotlight days before Super Bowl XLVI, just blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium. He appeared on three-time Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew’s Sirius NFL Radio show, and he exchanged pleasantries with four-time All-Pro receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. ...
Via Inside the Bears  |  10 days ago
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Forte and Bears to talk

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte, set to become an unrestricted free agent, said his agent and new Bears General Manager Phil Emery expect to talk in the next couple weeks. Forte is seeking a long-term contract extension, while the Bears may be leaning toward placing the franchise tag to prevent Forte from hitting the free agent market. Forte stated [...]
Via Bears Claws  |  10 days ago
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Tag You’re It: Matt Forte to Remain a Bear

After a season of speculation as to the future of Chicago Bears star running back Matt Forte an answer has emerged.  The Bears will Franchise Tag Forte if a long-term deal can’t be reached. The move was suggested by Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips on Tuesday when he told ESPN radio in Chicago that “We’d like to work out a long-term deal with Forte, but as (Bears general...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  11 days ago
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Bears Won’t Let Forte Hit Free Agency

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte’s contract is set to expire on March 13th when the new league year begins. On Tuesday, the Bears made it clear that they will either place the franchise tag on Forte or get a long term deal finalized, so he isn’t able to hit the open market. “We’d like to (strike a long-term agreement),” Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips told ESPN...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  11 days ago
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BEAR DOWN

Is Matt Forte thinking holdout?

During a recent interview, the Bears RB somewhat jokingly threatened he would hold out next season if the team placed the franchise tag on him, saying, "people probably wouldn’t know where I was."

Via Pro Football Zone  |  24 days ago
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2012 Free Agency: 5 RB’s That Could Make a Difference

As we inch closer to NFL free agency teams will now decide what to do with some of their top players and difference makers. There are a number of high caliber running backs that could land with new teams including Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens, Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears but also some other names such as Michael Bush for Oakland that could move into a starting role. Here...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  January 02, 2012
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