Matt Forte contract 2012 Chicago Bears details, status, extension...
Bears sign RB Michael Bush
Four-year contract, $7 million guaranteed Free-agent running back Michael Bush agreed to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears which could pay him $14 million, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday. Matt Forte is Chicago's franchise player and wants a new contract. He has not signed his franchise tender and Bush provides insurance in case he Forte decides to wait for a new contract. (Bay Area News Group) FF Today's Take: Bush provides insurance in case Forte's contract talks hit a snag and also gives the Bears solid depth in the backfield. Forte will remain the focus of t...
FFTodayChicago Bears Take Out Matt Forte Insurance Pol...I Mean, Sign Michael Bush
Last year, the Chicago Bears signed Marion Barber as a backup for Matt Forte. Save for an embarrassing fumble against the Denver Broncos, he performed pretty well in that job. So...the Bears just signed another good backup for Matt Forte? Now-former Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush is now a Bear. Adam Schefter reports that the deal is for $14 million and $7 million guaranteed. The Bears are now paying a lot of money to running backs; Forte was slapped with the franchise tag. A necessary question: Is Bush a good backup that fits a new offense that is going to rotate runni...
Acme Packing CompanyForte's value skids with Bush signing
Matt Forte spent the first four seasons of his career as basically the only quality running back in Chicago. His fifth season won't quite be like that -- assuming he's there. The Bears agreed to a four-year contract with running back Michael Bush on Wednesday, solidifying the team's running back corps and likely shifting the focus away from Forte getting 20-plus touches per game and toward a tandem approach. Moreover, Bush will serve as an insurance policy for the Bears in the event Forte chooses to hold out or not sign a long-term deal with the team. Forte is currently the Bears' designated f...
CBSSports.com FantasyMichael Bush signs with Chicago Bears, helps push down Matt Forte's fantasy value
Christopher Harris looks at the impact of Michael Bush's contract with the Chicago Bears and how it affects Matt Forte's value as well.
ESPN Fantasy FootballBears sign free agent running back Michael Bush
The Chicago Bears have invested good money in a No. 2 running back for the third consecutive year, and the signing Thursday of free agent Michael Bush to a four-year contract could prove to be quality insurance if a contract agreement can't be reached with Matt Forte.
Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking SportsBush signs with Bears
Running back Michael Bush will back up Matt Forte instead of Darren McFadden _ and get a lot more money in the process. Bush signed a four-year contract worth $14 million, with nearly $7.8 million guaranteed, according to the Chicago Tribune. That represents the figure Bush would have been paid by the Raiders had they decided [...]
Inside the Oakland Raiders | Oakland TribuneMichael Bush - Michael Bush signs with Bears
The Chicago Bears signed free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) to a four-year deal worth $14 million Thursday, March 22. Bush will have $7 million in guarantees. Huddle Up: Wow, that's no money at all! If anything Bush just looks like an insurance policy in case Matt Forte isn't locked into a long-term deal. And if Forte does sign we've still RBBC lurking in Chicago. This signing is a bummer, fantasy-wise.
The HuddleBush's new home: Chicago
The Bears announced Thursday that they have agreed to a four-year contract worth $14 million ($7 million guaranteed) with running back Michael Bush. The former Raider was great replacing Darren McFadden as the starter when McFadden got hurt in 2011, totaling 740 rush yards, 307 receiving yards and five total touchdowns in nine starts. It is believed that Bush will work in tandem with Matt Forte as well as be an insurance policy to the team in the event that they cannot work out a long-term deal with Forte, who is currently franchised.
CBSSports.com FantasyRB Michael Bush goes to Bears for 4 years, $14 million
The Chicago Bears have picked up strong insurance in the event that Matt Forte is serious about holding out this summer. The Bears signed former Raiders running back Michael Bush on Thursday to a four-year contract worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed. Bush played second fiddle to Darren McFadden for most of his time in Oakland, but when asked to fill in for the oft-injured star, Bush displayed qualities of a true starting running back. Last year was Bush's best statistical season as he ran for 977 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This can't...
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