At least two teams have had internal discussions about trading for running back Matt Forte, the Tribune has learned, as the Bears continue to slide their feet regarding a contract extension. The Bears haven't expressed any intention of dealing their franchise back, but it hasn't stopped the other teams from exploring the possibility of acquiring Forte. The interest in Forte is not expected to facilitate any last-minute surprises before the trade deadline Tuesday. "I'm glad teams are interested," Forte said following Sunday's victory over the Vikings. "For me to be out here working as hard as I do and not have a contract extension, you kind of get that feeling of being unappreciated. I just hope that when this year is over and I play as well as I've been playing, that if the Bears don't reward me with a contract, another team will.'' Forte is making $600,000 in the final year of his rookie contract. The Bears have offered Forte $6 million per season and between $13 million and $14 million guaranteed as part of an extension that would add five years to his current deal. Source: Chicago Tribune
There will be a line about one billion miles long outside Jerry Angelo's office waiting to blast him if he trades Forte.
I honestly can't wait for Jerry Angelo to leave the Chicago Bears. He's a cancer growing throughout the organization that's just getting worse!!!
