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Staples and Chicago Bear Matt Forte Present $25,000 Makeover Prize to Local Park By PR-Inside.com 04/09/2010
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world's largest office products company, and Chicago Bears player Matt Forte today announced Eugene Field Park in Chicago is the grand-prize winner of the Staples Dream Park Challenge, a Chicagoland park improvement initiative.
Lovie: Forte still starter, but will compete By MSNBC.com 03/31/2010
Bears coach Lovie Smith said that Matt Forte will be the starting running back initially, but that he will be in a competition with Chester Taylor. 
Forte stresses need for consistency By ESPN.com 03/08/2010
Matt Forte sat down with the NFL Players Association recently for an interview and talked about his desire to be a more consistent running back.
Chicago Bears Up Close: The Running Backs By BleacherReport.com 02/23/2010
We all remember how well Matt Forte did in his first season in Chicago, and there was a lot of hope that he would be able to repeat his rookie effort and help the Bears move the ball on the ground.
How the Hiring of Mike Martz Affects Greg Olsen and Matt Forte By BleacherReport.com 02/02/2010
One criticism levied against the Chicago Bears hiring Mike Martz to be their new offensive coordinator is that his style doesn't seem suited to the personnel.
Bears get reprieve with Rams win By SI.com 12/07/2009
A 17-9 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday was a nice, refreshing reprieve for a team that had dropped four in a row and six of seven.
Up next for Chicago Bears: Minnesota Vikings By Chicago Tribune 11/23/2009
Back when the schedule came out, the Bears thought this game would be one of the most important on their schedule. But that was before the Vikings built a huge lead on the Bears in the NFC North.
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Recap By ESPN.com 11/16/2009
Matt Forte ran for 121 yards, rookie Johnny Knox returned a kickoff 102 yards and Chicago headed into its bye with its third straight win.
Vote for Matt Forte in the 2010 Pro Bowl Ballot By MattForte.com 11/16/2009
Matt Forte Thrives in Receiving Game By Fanhouse.com 11/13/2009
hate being wrong, but it's bound to happen in this line of work. No one is ever going to be right on 100 percent of their fantasy football proclamations.
Chicago Bears' Matt Forte plays through knee injury By Chicago Tribune 09/28/2009
Matt Forte's return during Sunday's game was supposed to be questionable following a first-quarter knee injury, but he was right back on the field after absorbing the blow.
Cut Matt Forte some slack By Chicago Tribune 09/27/2009
If questions were tacklers, Matt Forte would have stiff-armed me just under the chin.
Forte and Bears Rushing Attack Will Get Back on Track By BleacherReport.com 09/14/2009
Rookie sensation Matt Forte was a bright sport in an otherwise abysmal Chicago offense last year.
Bears have high expectations for Forte By DailyHerald.com 09/14/2009
Coach Lovie Smith is expecting even bigger and better things from Matt Forte after he rushed for 1,238 yards and caught 63 passes for 477 yards as a rookie last season.
Matt Forte leads strong running game for Chicago Bears By Chicago Tribune 09/11/2009
The Bears' second-round pick in 2008 finished third in the NFL in yards from scrimmage. He is adept as a receiver and blocker as well as a runner.
Forte carries high hopes into sophomore season By DailyHerald.com 09/09/2009
To find a fair comparison for Matt Forte's rookie season with the Bears, you have to dial the calendar all the way back to LaDainian Tomlinson's debut with San Diego.  
Bears to open 2009 season against Packers in Green Bay By Larry Mayer 03/23/2009
The Bears will open the 2009 season against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 13 at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football, the NFL announced Monday.
Chicago Bears Offseason Analysis: The Running Backs By BleacherReport.com 03/23/2009
Chicago is a city with a proud tradition and rich history of running backs. From Beattie Feathers, to Red Grange, to Gale Sayers, to the greatest running back of all time Walter "Sweetness" Payton himself.
Bears focus on fundamentals in first minicamp practice By Larry Mayer 03/17/2009
Having moved their minicamp up two months, the Bears returned to the practice field en masse Tuesday on a windy and unseasonably warm afternoon at Halas Hall.
Bears opening veteran minicamp with sense of urgency By Larry Mayer 03/16/2009
Eager to begin preparing for the 2009 season, the Bears convened at Halas Hall for the start of minicamp Monday, the first day that NFL teams are permitted to conduct offseason workouts.
Sports Icons and Today's Hottest Celebrities Kick Off Super Bowl Weekend at DIRECTV's 3rd Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl By PR-Inside.com 01/26/2009
The DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl will be played out over two, 20-minute halves where Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) will officiate the game.
Bears have to hand it to Forte By Bob LeGere 12/28/2008
Where would the Bears be without Matt Forte?  Probably in about the same place as the Minnesota Vikings without Adrian Peterson, the Atlanta Falcons without Michael Turner, the Indianapolis Colts without Peyton Manning or the New Orleans Saints without Drew Brees.  
Orton's ankle no big deal if Pack can't stop Forte By Chris Jenkins 11/13/2008
For all the speculation whether Bears quarterback Kyle Orton will be healthy enough to start Sunday's game at Green Bay, it might not matter if the Packers can't find a way to stop the run.
Forte shines as runner, receiver, blocker in Bears win By Larry Mayer 09/29/2008
The versatility and poise that made rookie Matt Forte so enticing to the Bears in the draft were on display in Sunday night’s 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rookie running back keeping both feet on the ground By Larry Mayer 09/25/2008
When asked to select a Chicago player they wanted to talk to in advance of Sunday night’s Bears-Eagles game at Soldier Field, the Philadelphia media didn’t request an established veteran.
Forte fantastic for stunning Bears By Mike Nadel 09/07/2008
Apparently, Matt Forte is more than the subject of wishful thinking by a team and a fan base desperate for just a little bit of good news.
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