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If there was one team that looked poised to take out the Packers at the midway point of the 2011 season, it was the Chicago Bears. Then came Jay Cutler's broken thumb. Game, set, match. Even with Matt Forte (who eventually was hurt, too), the...
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Matt Forte , the endgame seemed clear. The Bears would place their franchise tag on him before his contract expired in March 2012, a move that would enhance the Bears' flexibility at the position but eliminate his options for seeking a payday elsewhere.
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Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears arrives for the inaugural National Football League Honors at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 4, 2012. View Photo »
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It always has been on my shoulders
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Forte points to the stands while celebrating after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13 in Chicago. Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for news...
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Our view: Flacco has not yet lived up to his potential as a pro QB and the Ravens are in a spot where they must extend him now so he doesn't get away in free agency. The Chicago Bears could place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Matt Forte...
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Our view: Flacco has not yet lived up to his potential as a pro QB and the Ravens are in a spot where they must extend him now so he doesn't get away in free agency. The Chicago Bears could place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Matt Forte...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Rev Run and Matt Forte of the NFL Chicago Bears speak at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2012 at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. View Photo »
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Outside of Jay and Matt Forte, they don’t have any superstars on offense ... But Mike was able to adjust to the limitations.
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When Muschamp was an assistant at LSU, there was a running back in Slidell, La. , who wanted badly to go to LSU, but Muschamp and head coach Nick Saban passed on him. The running turned out to be Chicago Bears superstar Matt Forte, who ended up signing...
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Bears' projected 2012 spending is around $102 million, leaving them with around $15 million in cap space after spending up to around $7 million on contracts for the eight rookies they're projected to add in the NFL draft. Clearly, some of that money...
About Matt Forte
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Matthew Garrett Forté (born December 10, 1985) is a running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave. He was picked 44th overall by the Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Slidell High School in Slidell, Louisiana. Full Article
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Rev Run and Matt Forte of the NFL Chicago Bears speak at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2012 at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 02: Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson and Chicago Bears Matt Forte speak onstage during VH1's Super Bowl Fan Jam at Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pepsi Coliseum on February 2, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears takes in a game against between the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center on January 3, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 76-74.
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Chicago Bears teammates defensive back Corey Graham (21), defensive end Julius Peppers (90), running back Matt Forte (22), and cornerback Charles Tillman (33) pose with Hawaiian models Aureana Tseu, left, and U'ilani LaBoy, during the NFC team photos at NFL football's Pro Bowl, Friday,...
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Pink Model Elsa and Matt Forte attends VS Pink Chicago NFL on December 6, 2011 in New York, United States.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears takes the hand-off on the play in which he injured his knee against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on December 4, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chiefs defeated the Bears 10-3.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears leaves the field after he was injured being tackled against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on December 4, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chiefs defeated the Bears 10-3.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Doctors examine the knee of Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears after he was injured being tackled against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on December 4, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chiefs defeated the Bears 10-3.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 4: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears lays on the field after being injured on a hit by Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on December 4, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) walks of the field after an injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defenders which resulted in an injury to Forte in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Chiefs won 10-3.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher (59) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Aaron Curry #51, John Henderson #79 and Rolando McClain #55 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after they tackled Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears at O.co Coliseum on November 27, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears flips the ball to Matt Forte #22 as he is hit by Antwan Barnes #98 of the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chargers 31-20.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs past Antwan Barnes #98 of the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chargers 31-20.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (L) is chased down by Eric Weddle (R) of the San Diego Chargers during the second half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois, November 20, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Na'll Diggs #58 of the San Diego Chargers tackles Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (R) is brought down by San Diego Chargers' Steve Gregory (L) in the first half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois, November 20, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears gians yardage as Donald Butler #56 of the San Diego Chargers moves in for the tackle at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) and safety Steve Gregory (28) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is chased by the Detroit Lions' DeAndre Levy (54), Amari Spievey (42), Stephen Tulloch (55) and Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) in the second half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois, November 13, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (R) rolls over Amari Spievey (L) of the Detroit Lions to score a touchdown in the first half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois November 13, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (3rd R) follows center Roberto Garza (2nd R) as Detroit Loins Stephen Tulloch (L) tries to bring down Forte in the first half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois November 13, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 13: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs past Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions for a touchdown at Soldier Field on November 13, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Rev Run and Matt Forte of the NFL Chicago Bears speak at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2012 at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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