The Chicago Bears are determined to keep Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte around ? team president and CEO Ted Phillips says the team has made Forte a ?strong offer? and hopes he?ll accept it, according to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.
?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. Now, different people can disagree on the ultimate value,? Phillips said. ?But we feel we?ve made a strong offer to him, and are still hopeful he accepts it.?
Forte has had a solid first four seasons in the Windy City, rushing for a total of 4,233 yards and 21 touchdowns. But he expressed frustration last week when the team signed Michael Bush to a four-year contract, perhaps putting his job security in jeopardy.
Phillips insists, though, that Forte has nothing to worry about, and his job is safe in Chicago long-term if he wants it.
?Matt Forte is our No. 1 running back. He?s been told that, and he knows that. We all know that. He?s going to be a Bear for 2012, at least,? the team exec said. ?He knows he has a long-term offer on the table, and we hope, at some point and time, he chooses to accept that.?
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