Thread: Gore Another RB With A Similar Situation to Forte..................

Originally Posted by BearStuff

I think Riczaj was the one who laughed at my proposal that Forte get a 4 year 28 million dollar contract w/ 17 guaranteed.

Based upon what Gore got (3 yr. 21 mil w/ 14 guaranteed), I think I was being pretty realistic. Not saying he doesn't want more, just saying that is what the value is.

I put up a proforma example of a 4 year extension through 2015 for $32.55 mil that included $15 mil in guarantees and a million dollar boost in his 2011 salary. I think anything in the range of $30 mil for a 4 year extension is within reason.

Originally Posted by motownbear

soul other then Cutler, Garza, and Kreutz who on the bears offense have we ever extended a long term contract to?

now look at the defensive side...........

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Can't think of anyone of hand mo but aside from those guys who have we had that deserved one? With the exception of Kreutz and Garza most of our Olineman either sucked or were disposable after a few years. Same thing at the skill positions. Cutler is the first QB we've has in 25 years who we can build around and Forte offers us much the same at RB.

Anyway you look at it though it's tough to go farther out than 2015 with him. That's five seasons including this one and he's 29 years old when the deal finishes. By that time we should the next guy waiting in line if we draft smart. A deal worth around $30 mil with 50%-60% guaranteed should be acceptable to both parties IMO.

Originally Posted by Riczaj01

I was basing that off the most current contract at that time, the D Will 40+mil 5 yr contract. I'd also point out that Gore has a bad injury history(been in the league going on 6 years and has only had one season w/16 starts).
So age and injury's are keeping Gore from making the big dollar. It's also a 3 year deal; not a 5 year that Forte will bel ooking for. Forte has been in the league 3 years, and never missed a game. He's should expect/and probably will get a better contract.

Longer yes but for more than $7 mil per year on average I'd say no. Right now that would be a franchise tag level contract.