2012 NFL General Thread

[Internet Apex]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

[Richard Chuggar]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7722093/2012-nfl-free-agency-chicago-bears-sign-michael-bush-matt-forte-unhappy

[PenPho]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7722093/2012-nfl-free-agency-chicago-bears-sign-michael-bush-matt-forte-unhappy

I don't see how that link addresses Apex's comment.

[Eli]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/matt-forte-thinks-bears-are-grinding-me-into-a-pulp/

[Internet Apex]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/matt-forte-thinks-bears-are-grinding-me-into-a-pulp/

Interesting. I never saw that. He's kind of acting the turd, given that he's got $7 Mil invested in him. But I guess I understand the idea of trying to get all you can while you can. What I don't like is the Tweet from Greg Olsen at the end of Dubbs' link. Fuck that guy and whatever he thinks.

[BH]

Didn't Forte complain last year that the Bears were overusing him? And now he's upset about the signing of a capable backup that can lighten his workload?

WHICH IS IT, MATT?

I don't recall him complaining about that.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/matt-forte-thinks-bears-are-grinding-me-into-a-pulp/

Besides these 2 links, show us where Forte is complaining.

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

[Chuck to Chuck]

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

A good one with a four year deal?

No.

[BH]

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

A good one with a four year deal?

No.

Can we trade forte for mike wallace?

[PenPho]

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

A good one with a four year deal?

No.

Can we trade forte for mike wallace?

Not at $7/mill a season.

But otherwise, I'd probably take that deal as a Steelers fan. 

[R-V]

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

A good one with a four year deal?

No.

Can we trade forte for mike wallace?

I hear that guy plays hard for the entire 60 Minutes.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Did Forte think next year he wouldn't have a backup RB?

A good one with a four year deal?

No.

Can we trade forte for mike wallace?

I hear that guy plays hard for the entire 60 Minutes.

HI-OH!

[Armchair_QB]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/dan-snyder-and-mike-shanahan-in-waco-hooters/2012/03/21/gIQAPXdVRS_blog.html

[Internet Apex]

Something something, ugliest lesbians.

[Chuck to Chuck]

The retired players are now going after the NFL over head injuries.

This could turn very, very big and bad for the NFL, and not just financially.  This could lead to parents preventing their kids from ever getting into the game.  I wouldn't let any of the Murtons do anything beyond field goal kicking.

Maybe this will finally get the PEDs out of the NFL.  Smaller guys would mean less violent impacts and fewer concussions.

[SKO]

The retired players are now going after the NFL over head injuries.

This could turn very, very big and bad for the NFL, and not just financially.  This could lead to parents preventing their kids from ever getting into the game.  I wouldn't let any of the Murtons do anything beyond field goal kicking.

Maybe this will finally get the PEDs out of the NFL.  Smaller guys would mean less violent impacts and fewer concussions.

Quite possible. I'm more in the group that sees technological advances in protection as the answer. They're already developing headgear that's much more effective, and it's also amazing how simple changes like last year's annoying kick off rule helped to greatless reduce concussions.