Forte Comes Aboard

Running back (presumably starting running back) and rookie Matt Forte came to a deal with the Chicago Bears and signed a four-year contract.  Forte hails from Tulane and was picked in the second round and 44th overall.  The terms of the contract have not yet been released, but the two picks underneath him got $3 million and $2.4 million for their deals.  Forte’s take should be higher because of the weight the Bears have already placed on him.

Forte has the hopes of Bears faculty and fans resting on his shoulders after running back Cedric Benson was released because of indiscretions involving alcohol and motorized vehicles (one car, one boat).  He had impressive stats at Tulane and seems ready and willing to help in any way he can.  Luckily, the Bears still have Adrian Peterson as a veteran running back to show Forte the ropes.  Although Peterson has never come out as a star running back, he has been a consistent backup that the Bears frequently relied upon.  With Forte’s signing, the Bears only have one rookie to make a deal with, Chris Williams.  Be prepared to see them this season by reserving your Chicago Bears tickets early at StubHub.com.