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Under John Fox, Matt Forte's workload may be reduced

ESPN

Jul 26, 2015 · 4:44 PM EDT

Bears RB Matt Forte, 29, played 90 percent of Chicago’s offensive snaps last year, when he broke the NFL single-season mark for receptions by a running back with 102.

Forte’s workload may decrease under head coach John Fox, who historically uses multiple backs on game day. But even if he’s given a slightly reduced role; Forte remains a dangerous all-purpose tailback, topping the NFL in yards from scrimmage since 2008. Forte will use his impending free agency as motivation. The veteran tailback wants a new contract, and the only way to achieve that goal is to have a productive and injury-free season.

The Bears raved about Jeremy Langford’s breakaway speed after drafting him in the fourth round. Langford is the future. He is expected to be active on game days and be part of Fox’s running back-by-committee approach.

Fantasy Impact:

Fox's history of using multiple RBs doesn't necessarily bode well for Forte owners, but we still rank him seventh in standard leagues and project him to be among the leaders in RBs with receptions, which will help owners in PPR leagues. As long as he stays healthy, Forte should at least get a majority of the work given his talent and experience. The way the author talked about Langford, though, it's possible he's going to have some kind of role that will utilize his speed.

Bears Beat: Team will 'expand' Matt Forte's receiving responsibilities

Chicago Tribune

Jul 20, 2015 · 12:24 PM EDT

Matt Forte averaged only 7.9 yards per reception last season because he was needed far too often as a check-down safety valve for quarterback Jay Cutler. New Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase likely will expand Forte's receiving responsibilities, using the running back's ability to spread out wide while also featuring his crisp route running and reliable hands.

On the ground, Forte will need more help from his offensive line to better the 3.9 yards-per-carry average he had in 2014. And while his desire for a contract extension has gone ungranted, Forte has handled that personal disappointment with perspective, not letting it diminish his focus or dedication. His professionalism and work ethic should remain terrific examples for the younger backs on the roster.

Fantasy Impact:

This won't lead to more receptions than the 102 balls he caught last season under departed OC Marc Trestman, but it should be noted that Gase isn't afraid to use his running backs in the passing game. Bronco running backs accounted for 160 receptions over the past two seasons, so a 60-catch season for Forte is certainly within reach.

Bears WR Eddie Royal in a 'great position' to contribute immediately

ESPN

Jun 15, 2015 · 1:40 PM EDT

ESPN's Mike Sando:

Eddie Royal's resurgence over the past two seasons and his early grasp of the Bears' new offense has him in great position to play a prominent role right away. The staff seemed excited about him when I visited Bears camp earlier in the offseason. Royal has 10 red zone touchdowns over the past two seasons, tied for ninth in the league among wide receivers.

Fantasy Impact:

Royal could continue to be a headache for fantasy owners. He's production tends to be spotty and comes in bunches, which makes it difficult to know when to use him. There's also the possibility that he draws targets away from Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White, Martellus Bennett and/or Matt Forte.

Ravens Beat: Justin Forsett's receptions 'could possibly double this season'

ESPN

Jun 04, 2015 · 1:12 PM EDT

There's a chance that Justin Forsett's reception total of 44 last season could possibly double this season. At last week's organized team activity, Forsett was catching a handful of screen passes. On Wednesday, he was pulling in passes over the middle and in the flats.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said there has never been any talk of whether running backs will get increased chances as receivers and indicated that they've always been involved in the passing game whether it's checkdowns or play-action passes. "That will be a part of what we're doing," Harbaugh said. "It'll be a big part of it."

One of the mainstays of Marc Trestman's offense is getting the ball to his running backs in space. There have been seven instances where a running back has caught at least 69 passes in a season under Trestman: San Francisco's Derek Loville, Arizona's Larry Centers and Michael Pittman, Oakland's Charlie Garner (twice) and Chicago's Matt Forte (twice). In Trestman's two seasons in Chicago, Forte caught a total of 176 passes, which were 48 more than any other running back in the NFL.

"I'm excited about that -- being used more, going out wide or catching passes out of the backfield," Forsett said. "With Coach Trestman coming in, a lot of backs have had a lot of passes. Even in OTAs, I've been catching a lot of balls, so I make sure I am sharp on my routes and ready to be used that way as well."

Fantasy Impact:

This goes along with what we've been saying since the team hired Trestman -- Forsett is going to be very, very productive in PPR formats.