Thread: ESPN the Magazine- Matt forte and the hills..

Originally Posted by soulman

I'll settle for close anyday. Walter's shoes will be impossible to fill but Forte could come as close as any to doing it if he can stays healthy. I look at him as a taller version of Neal Anderson in that he has both the running and receiving skills of a top tier back. Neal had a tough act to follow and got overlooked a little despite being picked for the pro-bowl four times in his career and I believe he won an MVP one of those years.

Like I said in the other post on this topic. I love this guy and what he brings to the team. He's paid like the 2nd round choice he was put he consistently puts up 1st round numbers. He isn't holding out for a bigger better deal but instead working to improve his game and quietly waiting his turn for an extension which we'd be crazy not to get done soon. Give me a whole team full of guys like Matt Forte and we go on a Super Bowl streak!

yep, has been nothing but class since he arrived here- after the tj/ced battles, he came in with people/media looking to bash another RB, and he has risen above that- and even 2009, when hurt and could have sat out - he played despite the injury and while that hurt his numbers, still was the best option for team, so played, like that kind of heart and putting team before indiviual accolades. Do think he does get a nice extension in fall after Free agency and stein knows what has left and how to structure it

And what I like about forte so much is his class off the field also( just like payton)"

Bear wins award at Pop Warner banquet

Saturday, May 28, 2011


May 28, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A Bear and a former Bear were among the honorees at a ceremony on Saturday.



The 51st annual Pop Warner All-American Scholastic Banquet was held at the Chicago Marriott downtown Saturday night. The event recognizes the scholarly achievements of Pop Warner's student athletes along with professional athletes who serve as role models.
New York Giants rookie cornerback Prince Amukamara received the Pop Warner National College Football Award. Bears running back Matt Forte received the Inspiration to Youth Award and former Bears wide receiver Marcus Robinson received the Team of the Year Award.