The Facts: Speaking to the Bears radio network on Friday, Forte confirmed that he won't sit out the season. That's no surprise. The question is when he will show up to work. Forte also spoke with NFL Network's Kim Jones. He told her that negotiations continue between his agent and the Bears. Forte said we will whether he shows up to training camp on time.

Diehards Line:As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, Forte's contract dispute with the Bears has no easy solution, yet it shouldn't be that big a concern for Bears fans or Fantasy owners. Forte is due $7.7 million if he signs his franchise tag. That's more than double the amount of money he made in his first four seasons combined. Rosenthall added, "Even if he doesn't get a long-term deal, he's not going to miss those 17 paydays during the regular season. ..." Meanwhile, it's nice to hear Forte say something positive -- and confirm that talks are ongoing. Stay tuned.