Bears Positional Battles: Running Back
The Bears have a solid one-two punch at running back with the duo of Matt Forte and Michael Bush, yet the third RB position is still up for grabs. We break down the two players vying for that roster spot.
RB Matt Forte Excited About Role In Bears' Passing Game
After Tuesdays OTAs, Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte said that he will be used more in the team's passing game, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
I think its more challenging for me personally, Forte said. I have to learn more than just what the H does. Ive got to learn what the F does and where he lines up. I may have a situation...
Matt Forte expects to get more looks in the passing game
Running back Matt Forte says the Bears news offense has been challenging to learn under new head coach Marc Trestman.
“It’s easy to learn what you do, but to actually have to learn the concepts of what the receivers are doing and why I have to run this route to get that guy open … it makes it more difficult, but also more intriguing as a player,” Forte said, per ESPNChicago...
Report: Steelers Think RB Le’Veon Bell Is The Next Version Of Bears RB Matt Forte
In the latest segment of Inside the Huddle, John Clayton of ESPN said that the Pittsburgh Steelers consider running back Le'Veon Bell to be the next Matt Forte, who currently plays for the Chicago Bears.
"John Elway believes he may have drafted the next Terrell Davis with his selection of Montee Ball in the second round, but the Steelers think that they have the next...
Matt Forte's House is Well--Nice
When you are a superstar in the National Football League you can't have just any old house. Actually, to live in something that most people would call a 'house' is just wrong. You have the means to have more than just a house, so why not get it?
Matt Forte, superstar running back of the Chicago Bears (in case you didn't know), has the means, and now he has the...
Bears RB Matt Forte has a decent Chicago mansion with a killer basement (PICS)
via Realtor.com
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte deserved to treat himself to something nice for having to put up with quarterback Jay Cutler on a regular basis. Forte’s disdain for Mr. Cavallari (I may or may not be making that up) forced him to buy a house that’s roughly a 45 minute drive to Soldier Field. Of course, in Chicago’s traffic, that might means he’s...
Ballard as Chiefs' director of player personnel
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Bears personnel man Chris Ballard to be their director of player personnel.
Chiefs general manager John Dorsey announced the move Tuesday.
Ballard has spent the past 12 seasons with the Bears, rising from an area scout to serving last season as their director of pro scouting. Among the player he helped draft were...
KC hires Ballard as director of player personnel
The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Bears personnel man Chris Ballard to be their director of player personnel.
Chiefs general manager John Dorsey announced the move Tuesday.
Ballard has spent the past 12 seasons with the Bears, rising from an area scout to serving last season as their director of pro scouting. Among the player he helped draft were running back Matt Forte...
Mike Ditka: ‘I think Tebow can play QB in NFL’
While everyone else may have written off Tim Tebow as quarterback in the NFL, one former coach says he would take a chance on the signal caller.
Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka thinks Tebow can play quarterback in the NFL.
ANGRY AS A (EX) BEAR
Urlacher: Talk from Bears 'all lip service'
Former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher slammed the team during an nterview, saying that throughout it all, he believes the team had no intention of signing him.
Brian Urlacher will not be back with Bears
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that the team was unable to reach an agreement on a new contract with unrestricted free agent middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.
Matt Forte says he’s setting up ‘lowering the boom fund’ for new RB helmet rule
NFL owners voted on Wednesday to approve several rule changes, the most controversial of which is the league’s decision to prohibit offensive players from initiating contact with defensive players outside the tackle box by using the crown of their helmets. Running backs around the league are understandably upset with the change, as it will force many of them to completely alter...
The New Rules — KSK Kontent Klearinghouse
Adios, Tuck Rule.
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) March 20, 2013
Rule books be a-changin’. The Tuck Rule is gone, and no one is more thrilled about it than the Raiders. Now watch them lose a game next season on a quarterback fumble that would have been called back by the Tuck Rule. WON’T BE THRILLED THEN, WILL YA?
The controversial new rule banning ball carriers from initiating...
2013 NFL Off-Season: Bears RB Matt Forte Not Pleased With New NFL Rule Change
NFL owners and club officials voted Wednesday on a new rule for offensive players eliminating contact with the crown of the helmet.
The rule change comes at a time when safety concerns is at an all-time high in the NFL.
On Sunday when Bears starting RB Matt Forte first heard about the possibility of the rule change he was flat out upset.
“The proposed rule change for RB’s might...
2013 NFL Off-Season: Bears RB Matt Forte Not Pleased With New NFL Rule Change
NFL owners and club officials voted Wednesday on a new rule for offensive players eliminating contact with the crown of the helmet.
The rule change comes at a time when safety concerns is at an all-time high in the NFL.
On Sunday when Bears starting RB Matt Forte first heard about the possibility of the rule change he was flat out upset.
"The proposed rule change for...
Matt Forte is getting ready to pay the fines for lowering his helmet
One of the many running backs that isn’t happy about the new rule that the NFL passed which prohibits offensive players from striking defenders with the crown of their helmets, is Bears’ running back Matt Forte.
After finding out that the rule passed, Forte tweeted that he’s going to open a bank account to pay his fines.
https://twitter.com/MattForte22/status/314441836494209027...
Matt Forte tweets his displeasure over new rule, sets up fund at bank for fines
Chicago Bears runningback Matt Forte has been one of the most outspoken runningbacks over the new rule where runningbacks cannot hit defenders with the crown of their helmet. After the rule passed on Wednesday, Forte took to Twitter to voice his displeasure.
Wow so they really passed that rule…last time I checked football was a contact sport. Calling bank now to set up my lowering...
Marshall Faulk blasts proposed rule
Earlier this week, Bears running back Matt Forte spoke out against a proposed rule change that would make it illegal for a ball carrier to lower his head as contact was initiated. Now, former Rams running back and Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk is piling on as well.
"This is a joke," Faulk said on the NFL Network. "If you’re a ball carrier and you’re trying...
Matt Forte rips the NFL over possible rule change
The NFL plans on proposing a rule change that would prohibit running backs from lowering their heads. As we all know, the league is looking to cut down on head injuries and I guess this would be one way of doing so.
One of example of a running back suffering a concussion after lowering his head is Patriots running back Stevan Ridley during the AFC title game after lowering his...
HARD-HEADED
Forte rips proposed helmet rule
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte ripped a proposed rule change that has to do with runners leading with the crown of their helmet.
Matt Forte Calls NFL’s Proposed Leading With The Helmet Rule “Absurd”
The NFL Competition Committee has proposed a rule to make it illegal for a runner to lower his shoulders, and lead with the crown of his helmet when attacking a defender outside the tackle box.
Former NFL great Emmitt Smith gave his opinion on the matter, and said that ”the league had lost its mind.”
Now a current player in weighing in on the matter, and he doesn’t agree...
Matt Forte Calls NFL’s Proposed Leading With The Helmet Rule “Absurd”
The NFL Competition Committee has proposed a rule to make it illegal for a runner to lower his shoulders, and lead with the crown of his helmet when attacking a defender outside the tackle box.
Former NFL great Emmitt Smith gave his opinion on the matter, and said that “the league had lost its mind.”
Now a current player in weighing in on the matter, and he doesn’t agree...
Bears RB Matt Forte Says NFL's Proposed Rule Change 'Absurd'
Bears running back Matt Forte called the NFL's proposed rule change that would penalize ball carriers who lower their heads to deliver a blow "absurb" in a series of messages he posted on his official Twitter account Sunday morning, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago reports.
The new rule would penalize a runner 15-yards if he initiates contact with the crown of his...
Matt Forte Blasts Proposed NFL Rule on Twitter That Would Ban Running Backs From Lowering Helmet
As part of the league meetings that start on Monday, the NFL has six new rule proposals. Matt Forte is none too pleased about one of them.
The new rule that the Bears running back has taken issue with would ban runners or defenders from lowering their helmet to initiate contact in open space outside the tackle box. Previously, leading with the helmet was only a penalty for defenders...
Matt Forte Works The Guns
Matt Forte rockin a little back and bicep workout. Hopefully the Bears get this guy some offensive lineman this offseason.
Steven Jackson Fine Dining As A Free Agent
Terrell Owens Signs On With Modeling Agency
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