ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 The Jets: Chris Emma @CEmma670 2m2 minutes ago Matt Forte to sign with the Jets, per @AdamSchefter. Bear fans rejoice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I wish him the best...now that he's not going to the Packers. But if the contract details end up being less than 5M per year, I'll be upset Chicago didn't bring him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Given we all knew he wasn't going to be a Bear, I'm just thrilled he isn't a Puker! And he's out of the conference... Thanks Matt. But, I'm not wishing you good luck. I only wish good luck to those in navy and bury orange... Just don't get yourself hurt... I wish him the best...now that he's not going to the Packers. But if the contract details end up being less than 5M per year, I'll be upset Chicago didn't bring him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I wish him the best...now that he's not going to the Packers. But if the contract details end up being less than 5M per year, I'll be upset Chicago didn't bring him back. Yep. I always hated see Julius Peppers make big plays against the Bears. I'm glad we don't have to see him. Lamar Miller signed with the Texans for 4 years 26 million with 14 million guaranteed. I'll bet Forte's deal is close to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitownhustla Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 The Jets: Chris Emma @CEmma670 2m2 minutes ago Matt Forte to sign with the Jets, per @AdamSchefter. Bear fans rejoice! Forte kind of called BM out last year, wonder how that will go over! lol Glad it wasn't GB...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I wish him the best...now that he's not going to the Packers. But if the contract details end up being less than 5M per year, I'll be upset Chicago didn't bring him back. Doug Martin is getting $35M for 5 years (7AV), Miller is getting $26M for 4 years (6.5AV), so I don't know if 5M would be his number. I was thinking $4M max for 2 years. If he got $5M+ for 3 years or more, then that was probably a good move on the Bears part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Doug Martin is getting $35M for 5 years (7AV), Miller is getting $26M for 4 years (6.5AV), so I don't know if 5M would be his number. I was thinking $4M max for 2 years. If he got $5M+ for 3 years or more, then that was probably a good move on the Bears part. The higher the number the better, maybe get a compensation pick out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'TD' Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I don't see the Bears getting any comp picks because of all the ppl they will need to bring in. I wonder if the Jets would be interested in a TE or a QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Best of luck to Matt. Thankfully, he didn't sign with the Packers. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Agree. Wish Matt all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Forte got 3/$12 w/ $8mil in guarantees and an additional $4mil in ecscalators. Average is a little less than I expected, but he got a 3rd year and 2/3 guaranteed. It looks like he can get up to $16 w/ $4mil in incentives making the potential annual average $5.333. The details on Matt Forte's deal with the Jets: 3 years for $12 million with $8M guaranteed. Additional $4M in escalators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Forte got 3/$12 w/ $8mil in guarantees and an additional $4mil in ecscalators. Average is a little less than I expected, but he got a 3rd year and 2/3 guaranteed. It looks like he can get up to $16 w/ $4mil in incentives making the potential annual average $5.333. See, that's better. >$5M per year is not what the Bears wanted to do, nor should they have done. But if Forte were willing to do the same contract for $1M less per year, the Bears should have kept him. I hope he tears the AFC East a new asshole and shows how much he still has left in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 See, that's better. >$5M per year is not what the Bears wanted to do, nor should they have done. But if Forte were willing to do the same contract for $1M less per year, the Bears should have kept him. I hope he tears the AFC East a new asshole and shows how much he still has left in the tank. I always had a lot of respect for Forte, but your dreaming if you think he will have better numbers than he did this year. There is a youth movement going on, a 30 year old back will be irrelevant in two years when we lobby for a playoff spot. You have to look forward, not relish old vets that are on the decline. 8 mil guaranteed. This year I think he plays well, but you want to invest the extra money for the second year because he use to be good? That is just bad football logic. If we were having a shot at playoffs next year, I would be all for it, but it will 2 maybe 3 years before we content, he will be irrelevant. People would be bitching about paying him so much for one decent year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I always had a lot of respect for Forte, but your dreaming if you think he will have better numbers than he did this year. There is a youth movement going on, a 30 year old back will be irrelevant in two years when we lobby for a playoff spot. You have to look forward, not relish old vets that are on the decline. 8 mil guaranteed. This year I think he plays well, but you want to invest the extra money for the second year because he use to be good? That is just bad football logic. If we were having a shot at playoffs next year, I would be all for it, but it will 2 maybe 3 years before we content, he will be irrelevant. People would be bitching about paying him so much for one decent year. I was thinking, "Why wouldn't he get the lion's share of carries in NY?" But that was before I realized they resigned Powell and picked up someone else. So, basically, he's going to a place where he'll split carries three ways at best, four ways at worst. As for what he did and could do, I don't see why he wouldn't do well for another two years, at least. Forte has always kept himself in amazing shape. Langford was supposed to be amazing (and young), the main reason(s) why Forte was expendable, but Forte outperformed him in pretty much every way. The problem now is, there's no way to truly know what he would have done, because he likely won't get the carries in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I think Forte falls into the category where it's better to get rid of a player one year too early than one year too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 One big reason Forte may have a down year, the Jets schedule. Depending on how you look at it, I see at least 12 solid to great defenses on their schedule: Home: Buffalo, Miami, New England, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Seattle, Indianapolis Away: Buffalo, Miami, New England, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Arizona, San Francisco, Kansas City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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