The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... HC Lovie Smith refused to speculate either way on Forte earlier this week and made it clear that the Bears are moving on with the players they have. On Thursday Smith changed direction and, without being asked about Forte, twice volunteered that he was looking forward to having Forte. “Can’t wait to get down to training camp, to get a few more of our guys back out there in the mix,” Smith said, mentioning, “Brian Urlacher, get Matt Forte back out there, those guys.”
Reported by CSNChicago.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Later Smith included Forte in his thoughts on the Bears’ running game for 2012: “We’re adding Michael Bush to the mix with Matt [Forte], Kahlil [Bell], Armando [Allen], other good football players. ...” According to CSNChicago.com's John Mullin, Smith appeared to be making something of a statement to Forte earlier this week. He made a decidedly different one as mini-camp concluded on Thursday. Whatever the case, the Bears have until July 16 to work out a long-term deal with Forte or he'll have to play for the one-year $7.7 million tender. Or not play at all.
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