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Chicago Bears Signs Matt Forte - Fantasy Impact

by Kori Ellis on July 3rd, 2008

The Chicago Bears signed rookie running back Matt Forte to a four-year deal. Forte, who attended Tulane, is the leading candidate to be the starting running back for the Bears in 2008.

Coming into this offseason, the Bears were prepared to go with Cedric Benson as the team’s starter once again. But Benson got arrested twice, once in a boat and once in a car, and the Bears decided to release him. With Benson out of a job, the Bears now turn to a rookie.

While Chicago also has Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe on the roster, Forte is considered the most likely to start. He’s a bruising back with deceptive speed. His powerful presence should make him a good fit in Chicago’s offense.

His fantasy football projections for 2008 are unclear. The Bears offense looks rather weak and he will likely have to share carries, at least to some degree. However, Forte looks like a player who could become a touchdown vulture and could produce enough on the ground to make him a fantasy football running back starter.

Will Matt Forte make Bears fans forget about Cedric Benson?

Photo: Newscom

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