FORTE SIGNS LONG TERM DEAL

Chaomino · Post #41 » by **Chaomino** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:38 am

I'm on the idea that he deserves a big contract.

The bad thing here is that we have a lot of FA on 2013 and 2014 (17 in total).

They have to save every $ that they can on Forte's contract.

BaysideBomber · Post #42 » by **BaysideBomber** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:55 pm

Chewie wrote:Yeah, I know what you meant regarding the 2 years. Then we've got a PO'd Forte for 2 years throwing a hissy fit and who needs that distraction? Just saying that if we're going to get him signed it had to be for a longer term.

Let's just see what the terms are (if he DOES sign) and go from there.

Go Bears.

He didn't throw a hissy fit last year under similar (though not quite as contentious) conditions. But perhaps the Bears are banking on this as another reason not to be generous.

WEFFPIM · Post #43 » by **WEFFPIM** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:09 pm

How did Matt Forte not throw a hissy fit last year? That's pretty much all he was doing.

Chaomino · Post #44 » by **Chaomino** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:37 pm

Jensen saying on twitter that is done deal.

4 year contract.

Post #45 » by **emperorjones** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:39 pm

ESPN reports that forte has signed a new long-term deal with the Bears. Details to follow.

blumeany · Post #46 » by **blumeany** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:44 pm

Glad this whole drama is over. Bears can now hopefully get to work sans drama. (Meanwhile, Detroit is probably bailing out another one their players at this hour :lol:

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Chewie · Post #47 » by **Chewie** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:48 pm

vxmcclure23
about a minute ago
ESPN's Adam Schefter called it a four-year deal with $8 million per season.

Just want to hear about the guaranteed $.

Susan · Post #48 » by **Susan** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:51 pm

Da Bears.

WEFFPIM · Post #49 » by **WEFFPIM** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:57 pm

Like the length, hopefully the numbers per year change around a bit.

Chaomino · Post #50 » by **Chaomino** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:05 pm

Chewie wrote:
vxmcclure23
about a minute ago
ESPN's Adam Schefter called it a four-year deal with $8 million per season.

Just want to hear about the guaranteed $.

$32 million Total

$22 million guarantee.

Post #51 » by **DJhitek** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:13 pm

That's not too bad of a deal for the Bears, as it stands it's in line with the top backs but isn't some gross overpyament. The length is what is interesting. 4 years puts him at 30-31 which is the key.

panthermark · Post #52 » by **panthermark** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:24 pm

http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/7 ... ?ref=yahoo

4 years, $32M

Word...

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #53 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:25 pm

Word indeed.

dice · Post #54 » by **dice** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:26 pm

sounds reasonable. likable guy, important cog in the offense. how does the deal compare to that of other RBs?

musiqsoulchild · Post #55 » by **musiqsoulchild** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:26 pm

Excellent!

Beith Kogans · Post #56 » by **Beith Kogans** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:27 pm

panthermark · Post #57 » by **panthermark** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:28 pm

dice wrote:sounds reasonable. likable guy, important cog in the offense. how does the deal compare to that of other RBs?

This is from another article.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-o ... -year-deal

Earlier this offseason, we saw a number of contracts to big-name running backs. The Eagles gave LeSean McCoy a five-year deal worth a reported $45 million. Arian Foster also signed a five-year deal worth $43.5 million with the Texans this offseason. And Marshawn Lynch signed a four-year deal worth $31 million.

Post #58 » by **RedBulls23** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:28 pm

I wonder how much is guaranteed? Wasn't that the reason it took so long because of the guaranteed amount not being to Forte's liking.

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #59 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:29 pm

Pong-Man83 wrote:I wonder how much is guaranteed?

Thats the real question.

imagge · Post #60 » by **imagge** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:32 pm

Magilla_Gorilla wrote:
Pong-Man83 wrote:I wonder how much is guaranteed?

Thats the real question.

Taking a guess I say 18 mil guaranteed.