I Guess I Am ‘Bandwagoning’
Jake Gonzales
Chicago Bears Running Back Matt Forte addressed his issue with Bears fans 'bandwagoning' in an interview with the NFLPA on Monday.
As I began to read a quick blog titled ‘Forte stresses for consistency‘ I saw a quick jab at Chicago Bears fans, and I was thrilled to see this. Coming from Matt Forte it means the world to me.
Let’s take a quick look at Matt Forte’s numbers from his astonishing career on the Chicago Bears.
I will give credit when credit is due, and in this case I will do just that. Matt Forte deserves credit for his rookie year, but not his pathetic showing in 2009. Sure, 929 yards rushing is not terrible especially having less attempts per game than in 2008, but there is one statistic that makes – and should make all Bears fans – furious.
6 Fumbles. 3 Fumbles Lost.
Forte’s production could have been limited because he couldn’t keep the pigskin between his hand and his shoulder. Or maybe the Bears decided that someone who fumbles 6-times as much as the previous year should take a break on the sidelines.
Hm. That could be an answer.
I kept reading the blog, and I saw this brilliant statement:
I know what the correct term he should have used: a disappointed fan.
Chicago Bears fans are not ‘bandwagoners.’
To Forte’s credit, he was born in Lake Charles, LA and played his collegiate games at Tulane. He wouldn’t have any clue what true fans look like.
So. Let’s give Forte a break. He might be just ignorant enough to make a stupid comment.
Oh, by the way… newly acquired running back Chester Taylor might take Forte’s spot as the starter if he continues to not only fumble the football but also on his own words.
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