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I got the impression they truly felt he had 2-3 more years left, but wanted to go with Fox's 2-3 back running philosophy and let Forte go be a feature back somewhere.

I didn't feel like there was animosity between the parties fwiw

I never said anything about animosity. I thought they treated Forte very well.
 

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I think it's stupid. Best player we've had on offense in a long time I would let him retire here.

Not that it's a huge thing but I'm just saying I would have liked it to turn out that way. At least he's not a Packer.

Well, yeah we all would like him to retire and ride off into the sunset in a Bears uniform, but that isn't how today's NFL is setup to be a successful organization either. You're better off letting your older (still good) FA's walk and allow yourself a chance to get compensation picks in the following draft.

edit: He could be worth as much as a 3rd round pick in the 2017 draft. That's pretty good return on Forte, imo.
 

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Bears, Patriots also want to bring in C.J. Anderson, per source. Offer sheet could be coming from someone today.
 

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Bears, Patriots also want to bring in C.J. Anderson, per source. Offer sheet could be coming from someone today.

Is he a RFA? If so, I wouldn't sign CJ. Pass. There are other RB's out there you can get without giving up any compensation. This would be a stupid move, imo.
 

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Is he a RFA? If so, I wouldn't sign CJ. Pass. There are other RB's out there you can get without giving up any compensation. This would be a stupid move, imo.

Bring back Harvey Unga!
 

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Is he a RFA? If so, I wouldn't sign CJ. Pass. There are other RB's out there you can get without giving up any compensation. This would be a stupid move, imo.

You don't have to give up any compensation to sign him. He is a low tender. All the Broncos have is the right to match any offer.
 

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You don't have to give up any compensation to sign him. He is a low tender. All the Broncos have is the right to match any offer.

Ok, that makes me feel better about him. I wasn't sure and didn't really want to spend the time looking it up. Thank you.
 

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Talks have intensified between the 49ers and Broncos re: Kaepernick. But Broncos are not the only suitor. More on @nflnetwork soon


cant wait to see this unfold.
 

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What does it say about how the Bears feel about Langford?..... that they are even showing interest in Anderson... They apparently not sold on starting the season with Langford/Carey/Rodgers?

Could this mean Ezekiel Elliott could be in play @ 11?
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Talks have intensified between the 49ers and Broncos re: Kaepernick. But Broncos are not the only suitor. More on @nflnetwork soon


cant wait to see this unfold.

The trade or GatorMike returning to sling some shit at all his detractors with 30 pages of fallout?
 

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