What Matt Forte’s Refusal of the Franchise Tag Means for the NFL’s 3 Marquee RBs

May 23, 2012   ·   Louis Musto   ·   Jump to comments

The running back position is quickly becoming an unnecessary factor in a developing pass-first NFL, but that is not keeping Matt Forte from giving a firm stiff arm to the Chicago Bears and their attempt to place the franchise tag on him.
As the Bears' greatest weapon and accounting for much of their offensive output, Forte was understandably seeking a contract that complements the value he delivers on the field.
Prior to LeSean McCoy signing a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $9 million a year, Forte’s agent was seeking a long-term contract for $8.5 million annually, according to the Chicago Tribune.
With no intent to sign anything but a long-term deal, McCoy’s pricey extension will only make things more difficult for the Bears to work something out with their star running back, who has accounted for 300 touches a year over the course of his four-year career.
But with McCoy’s contract providing a certain boost to Forte’s ...

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