Matt Forte: Contract talks have "gotten better"

Jun 23, 2012

Bears RB Matt Forte on his contract negotiations: “We’ve been talking. That’s a good thing, and we’ll continue to talk, so that’s good news that we’re still talking. That’s about it.’’

Not exactly encouraging, but also progress made since last year or even a few months ago, as far as Forte was concerned.

“Last year we were worlds apart, but it’s gotten better,’’ Forte, who was one of the coaches for the Madden NFL ’13 Pigskin Pro-Am, said. “But I can’t talk about the specifics.’’

Fantasy Impact:

Unlike fellow holdout Maurice Jones-Drew, Forte is a franchise player so he's expected to play this season under the one-year tag even if he doesn't get a long-term deal. Michael Bush was brought in as his backup, and he figures to steal a few touches. The concern with Forte is a reduced workload and possible injury when he returns to camp.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.