Forte deserves an extension.....

[Remote Controller]

.....and the Bears should realize that and pay this young man! He makes that offense run and opens things up for Cutler. (we know they have cap room)

-- Forte Wants an Extension, But Won't Holdout for One --
Sun Jul 24, 2011 --from FFMastermind.com​

The Chicago Tribune reports Bears RB Matt Forte had wanted to sign an extension before the start of practice in Bourbonnais, tentatively scheduled for later this week. "I think we're going about it the right way,'' he said. "My agent, Adisa Bakari, talked to GM Jerry Angelo and Cliff Stein last season, just letting them know that we've been producing. And now that it's close to training camp, we don't have much time to negotiate." Forte's message was subtle and clear. But with 14 players set to hit the open market once the new collective bargaining agreement is approved, the Bears have a full plate of transactions on their table. They are projected to be $37 million below the newly proposed $120 million salary cap. Forte might nudge the Bears a bit without becoming a distraction. "It never benefits anybody — a player or organization — to hold out or miss practices,'' Forte said. "That's obviously something I wouldn't want to do.'' Bakari imagines the Bears are on the same page. "We hope the Bears recognize the performance Matt has given to date and that they value that performance,'' the agent said. Forte, 25, declined to talk financial terms that obviously would include substantial guaranteed money, yet he had no qualms discussing its duration. "A long-term deal would be, I guess, five years,'' he said. "That's a long time for a running back to play. "Five years? That's beating the odds."

 

[cctekguy]

Agreed, RC.

They absolutely have to pay this guy.

Even if the Bears scour free agency they won't find a better replacement. Maybe a better runner....maybe a better pass catcher, but certainly not someone capable of carrying this offense like has.

 

[storminn0rm]

Chicago should give him an extension

 

[storminn0rm]

(KFFL) Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte will seek a contract extension from the team after the NFL lockout ends. Although Forte believes he is underpaid, he's "going about it the right way" and wouldn't be interested in a holdout over money. "My agent, Adisa Bakari, talked to (general manager) Jerry Angelo and Cliff Stein last season, just letting them know that we've been producing," Forte said. "And now that it's close to training camp, we don't have much time to negotiate. Any time a player has been producing very well, they're going to come back and say, 'Hey, throw me a bone here.'"