Matt Forte: Chicago Bears RB’s Contract Leverage Is Gone After Comments

June 30, 2012   ·   Donald Wood   ·   Jump to comments

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte has been locked in a tough contract battle with the club over the last few months, but he may have thrown away all of his leverage in the negotiating process with some ill-advised words.
The team has offered a $7.749 million franchise tender to the star, but Forte has been very vocal about his disappointment over the lack of progress on a long-term deal.
While the ball truly was in Forte’s court—with holding out an option for the back—the Pro Bowl talent has thrown it all to the wayside with his recent comments.
This went from a contentious contract negotiation to being on the Bears' back burner in a matter of a few seconds.
Forte told ESPN at a charity event about his likelihood of holding out for a long-term contract and his excitement for the next season, which is a complete 180 from where the star stood just a few days ago:
I don't think I really have a choice, do I? Yeah, I'll be here. It's going to b...

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