Bears rule Forte, Royal out for Monday nightPosted by Zac Jackson on November 7, 2015, 1:48 PM EST
What was expected was made official by Bears coach John Fox Saturday. Running back Matt Forte will miss Monday night’s game in San Diego due to a knee injury.
That makes rookie Jeremy Langford the Bears’ starting running back. Langford has 27 carries for 80 yards on the season but will get his most extensive work against the Chargers’ 27th ranked run defense.
Forte has run for 548 yards and is averaging 4.0 yards per carry. He left last week’s game vs. the Vikings after rushing for 41 yards on 10 carries.
I'm not sure any of those matchups are quite as bad as they appear on the surface. All of those Ds are scariest against the pass aren't they?Chi have a very nice match up next week against SD but then its Stl, Den and GB which does not look so nice.
I left Langford in.Wtf just took Langford out hope this doesn't screw me...surprised not a bigger reaction in here
I left Langford in.Wtf just took Langford out hope this doesn't screw me...surprised not a bigger reaction in here
Why would you do that? Forte is gone after this year, Langford was a 4th round pick who runs a 4.4 40, and he played WR in college so he's a pass catcher.Got him rev'd up and ready to go in dynasty. Hoping for enough to get a win and maybe sell him off.
Forte gone after this year? Why would you say that?Why would you do that? Forte is gone after this year, Langford was a 4th round pick who runs a 4.4 40, and he played WR in college so he's a pass catcher. He's got a great chance to be a impact player next year and beyond.Got him rev'd up and ready to go in dynasty. Hoping for enough to get a win and maybe sell him off.
Because he's an unrestricted free agent after the season???Forte gone after this year? Why would you say that?Why would you do that? Forte is gone after this year, Langford was a 4th round pick who runs a 4.4 40, and he played WR in college so he's a pass catcher. He's got a great chance to be a impact player next year and beyond.Got him rev'd up and ready to go in dynasty. Hoping for enough to get a win and maybe sell him off.
Who'd you put in for him?Wtf just took Langford out hope this doesn't screw me...surprised not a bigger reaction in here
Rethinking this now, but I could use a bit of veteran help to make a run. If I can use him to upgrade I'm going to listen. He does look good though.Why would you do that? Forte is gone after this year, Langford was a 4th round pick who runs a 4.4 40, and he played WR in college so he's a pass catcher.Got him rev'd up and ready to go in dynasty. Hoping for enough to get a win and maybe sell him off.
He's got a great chance to be a impact player next year and beyond.
I'd be willing to wager you on that. Forte is gone.I think Bears keep Forte. Still at top of his game. Even with Langford playing well, I can't see them letting Forte go. Plenty of cap space will help as well
Just what I thinkI'd be willing to wager you on that. Forte is gone.I think Bears keep Forte. Still at top of his game. Even with Langford playing well, I can't see them letting Forte go. Plenty of cap space will help as well
Ingram is 25, Forte will be 30 next year.Ingram was gone too remember?
Forte fits with CHI ..... he'll stay, CHI will pay him - win win win
I could definitely see the Bears and John Fox keeping Forte and even paying him a lot of money unless this years free agent market is a lot better than it was last season.Just what I thinkI'd be willing to wager you on that. Forte is gone.I think Bears keep Forte. Still at top of his game. Even with Langford playing well, I can't see them letting Forte go. Plenty of cap space will help as well
Yippiddy gippiddy.I'm optimistic about this kid.
This 'could' be the start of him eventually taking over next year as the starting RB for the Bears but he could make noise with this opportunity.
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No. 2 is Jeremy Langford, whose to-date usage suggests he's likely to become a near every-down back with GL carries in Forte's absence.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/186454/five-things-to-know-about-bears-backfield-after-matt-fortes-knee-injury
Five things to know about Bears' backfield after Matt Forte's knee injury
1. --- Forte is about to turn 30. That’s a nasty number for NFL running backs. Forte won’t win over many league executives by sitting on the sidelines longer than absolutely necessary.
2. --- Langford’s workload is expected to triple in the coming weeks until Forte returns. The Bears claim Langford is talented enough to handle the assignment of being the feature back.
I'm pumpedWhatever the deal with Forte is, Langford Dynasty owners have to really love that game. He was the 13th rookie RB taken in my deep keeper/dynasty and with the situation in Chicago, and with Langford's skills, all he had to do was show us something. He did that and then some tonight.
I just see it differently. Forte isn't your typical 30 year old back. Still on top of his game. One of the Bears leaders for his entire career. You can't pay him huge money but I think they will pay him enough to keep him. I can see both sides but still don't think it's dumb to try and keep him.Impressive game. They went over it a lot in the broadcast, but his blitz pickup and receiving skills make him look like a vet already. Got some burst in him too. The smart play by Chicago would be to let Forte walk and use Langford as their RB1 next year and beyond. But teams don't do the smart thing all the time. Forte is great, but you just can't pay 30 year old RBs.
I think another team will throw more money at Forte than the Bears will be willing to do. He's an all-time franchise player, but can see the Bears looking to rebuild and move on.I just see it differently. Forte isn't your typical 30 year old back. Still on top of his game. One of the Bears leaders for his entire career. You can't pay him huge money but I think they will pay him enough to keep him. I can see both sides but still don't think it's dumb to try and keep him.Impressive game. They went over it a lot in the broadcast, but his blitz pickup and receiving skills make him look like a vet already. Got some burst in him too. The smart play by Chicago would be to let Forte walk and use Langford as their RB1 next year and beyond. But teams don't do the smart thing all the time. Forte is great, but you just can't pay 30 year old RBs.
I agree. With the Bears having a back like Langford in the wings, who can run, catch, and block, why would they throw big money at Forte? They can use that money to address other problems.I think another team will throw more money at Forte than the Bears will be willing to do. He's an all-time franchise player, but can see the Bears looking to rebuild and move on.I just see it differently. Forte isn't your typical 30 year old back. Still on top of his game. One of the Bears leaders for his entire career. You can't pay him huge money but I think they will pay him enough to keep him. I can see both sides but still don't think it's dumb to try and keep him.Impressive game. They went over it a lot in the broadcast, but his blitz pickup and receiving skills make him look like a vet already. Got some burst in him too. The smart play by Chicago would be to let Forte walk and use Langford as their RB1 next year and beyond. But teams don't do the smart thing all the time. Forte is great, but you just can't pay 30 year old RBs.
In terms of suitors, I can see a strong RB-needy team like maybe Denver or the NY Giants look at him as a missing piece of the puzzle.
But that's for another thread...