Is Forte Ready to Be the Starter? Premium Story

RB Matt Forte (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)
RB Matt Forte (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)
By Scout.com
Special to BearReport.com
Date: Jun 13, 2008

The Chicago Bears may have drafted Matt Forte with the idea of him replacing Cedric Benson, but they had no idea it would be this early. Now that Benson's lackluster career in the Windy City has come to an end, Forte appears to be the leading contender for the starting job. Is the rookie ready?

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