Bears Make Forte ‘Strong’ Offer Chicago

Bears Make Forte ‘Strong’ Offer

March 27, 2012 12:00 AM

" (WSCR) According to a report, the Bears have made Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte a “strong offer” and the the team is hopeful he’ll accept it.

The Bears and Forte have been negotiating a new contract for the four-year running back for more than a year. Both sides have been unable to agree on a long-term contract, causing the Bears to place the franchise tag on Forte for the 2012 season.

Still, Bears CEO Ted Phillips told the Chicago Sun-Times they believe the offer on the table is fair.

“I think not only do we appreciate him and have told him so, but I think the offer we’ve made him shows that, too,” Phillips told the newspaper. “Now, different people can disagree on the ultimate value "

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