flapgreen
Footballguy
Be patient. He's going to be the guy to have in the second half of the season as Bears get their players back and the schedule gets much easier. Very tough first few games.
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Matt Forte - to be more relevant again (1 Viewer)
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spider321
Footballguy
Come on Denver!!!
This is Peyton's last chance!
Forte catching passes out of the backfield for the noodle-armed Peyton Manning would be great!!!
Tell it to MJD
Those two a very similar in my mind. Do you think MJD will be in the hall of fame? If not then Forte is out as well.
Now Forte could secure his place if he pulled an AP in the next 2 years pulling his team to the playoffs otherwise I think he loses out partly because he has been on terrible teams for what will be a majority of his career likely.
1 Playoff game is what really hurts him I think.
Think it will be a cliff, Pro Bowl one year and horrible year the next followed by retirement.
dcgangstas
Footballguy
All those Forte trade offers for the Bears will have undoubtedly dried up now.
zamboni
Footballguy
Could be good only if Langford craps the bed and they try to get Forte back to spark the team. But if Langford is doing well and the team is sitting at 2-10, there may not be much need to rush Forte back when they probably aren't planning on re-signing him anyway.Widbil83 said:
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
NFL.com has this blurb that says it's possible he misses no time.
"The veteran back is still being evaluated, but NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Forte's injury is a knee sprain and is not expected to be a long-term deal. Forte might not even miss any time, Rapoport added. The Bears are set to play next Monday night on the road against the Chargers."
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Black
Footballguy
With Blount being a free agent and Dion Lewis having an ACL tear midway through this season, it wouldn't surprise me if New England makes Forte an offer in the offseason. He's an all-around back and seems like a good character guy. I could see Belichick hoping to get two more good years out of him.
Banger
Footballguy
that could be huge.....great wr out of the backfield which they like to do and it would give Forte a legit shot at a SB.
matttyl
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
CHI - Matt Forte confirms MCL injury - Fri Nov 13, 04:11 PM
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) confirmed that he's dealing with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee, which is the 'same injury' he dealt with in 2011.
Have to think there is no way is he playing this week, and who knows how long beyond.
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) confirmed that he's dealing with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee, which is the 'same injury' he dealt with in 2011.
Have to think there is no way is he playing this week, and who knows how long beyond.
DropKick
Footballguy
DropKick
Footballguy
I think BB is smart enough to exploit a guy's skills rather than try to fit them into predetermined needs.
exactly. As effective as the Blount/Lewis combo has been, think about the added confusion caused with having one back who can both run and catch. It's a longshot, but i'm sure Forte would love to be on a championship caliber team. And if the price is right, he seems like a Patriots-type of player.
Also smart enough not to pay any real money to a rb that has declining skills. I'm sure he'd take him but another team will pay a lot more.
Hurl Bruce
Footballguy
What say ye when Forte is cleared to play?
Is he still the man or does Langford seriously cut into his carries?
Is he still the man or does Langford seriously cut into his carries?
Deamon
Footballguy
Keep in mind that the Bears are still in the playoff mix -- maybe not likely, but there are a bunch of mediocre teams hanging around for the 6 spot. That would seem to favor Forte getting his job back, since they're not exclusively focused on next year. It's not like he had been bad before the injury.
I'm sure Langford has earned himself a few more touches. But I see it being similar to 2014 Lacy/Starks, or, as Loipz said, McCoy/Karlos this year.
I'm sure Langford has earned himself a few more touches. But I see it being similar to 2014 Lacy/Starks, or, as Loipz said, McCoy/Karlos this year.
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
People seriously think Forte is going to the bench when he comes back?
zamboni
Footballguy
Yeah, I don't see that either - Fox does seem to value experience. Langford really showed his stuff, but if there were a more proven vet behind Forte, I am not sure Langford would have gotten his chance.
groin pains
Footballguy
Is Forte back this week? Any word on his return?
I could see Langford becoming the full time third down back. Way more electric in the passing game. Forte has good hands and will still catch passes on first and second down, but bringing Langford in for third downs is a logical way to still get him quality touches while presenting a coverage issue for defenses. I could see two or three series for Forte, followed by one for Langford. Plus the full time third down role for Langford.
ChuckLiddell
Footballguy
Cant say I have studied it closely enough to feel strongly about it...but isnt Forte kind of a perfect RB for 3rd down? Very reliable and savvy in the pass game, plus able to pass block.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
He's steady with good hands. Yes. But Chicago obviously needs to get a playmaker like Langford in the game. Third downs would be a perfect way to do that. Forte doesn't have the speed to take one 70 yards to the house like Langford did on Sunday. If they use Langford on third downs, Forte will still get his receptions.
