By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
On Monday, the Chicago Bears will start their off-season workout program. Every indication is that disgruntled running back Matt Forte will miss the program.
Forte has said that he will miss voluntary workouts and the start of training camp without a new long-term deal.
After his four-year rookie contract, he became a free agent after this past season, but the Bears put the franchise tag on him. He has no other choice right now than to sign the one-year, $7.7 million deal for the 2012 season.
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“The word is that he’s (Matt Forte) not going to be [there], but that’s just rumors,” said quarterback Jay Cutler. “I know it’s going to be hard for Matt to not be there. I think he’s pretty disappointed at how things have gone.
“But it’s a business for both sides. The Bears have to do what’s best for them in the long run. Matt has to do what’s best for him in the long run.”
At press time, it’s not clear how much Forte is seeking in a new contract. He will likely seek job security in a new multi-year agreement.
Right now, we do not know how close or far away the sides are on a new agreement.
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Forte had 203 carries for 997 yards during the 2011 season. He also had three rushing touchdowns.
He also had 52 receptions for 490 yards and one additional touchdown.
In 60 starts with the Bears, Forte has carried the ball 1,014 times for 4,233 yards. He also scored 21 rushing touchdowns.
Forte also had 223 receptions for 1,985 receiving yards. He also had eight additional touchdowns.
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