Matt Forte Trade Value

[hosler427]

I have one team that I took over and I am rebuilding it from the ground up. I started this process at the beginning of the year and I am pretty satisfied with the direction of the team. I think I have an opportunity to deal Matt Forte. I know some would think that Forte should be part of the rebuilding, and not part of the trading. I am considering that but I have been one with the opinion that Forte is in a good situation with average talent. Currently I have the first two picks in the draft(but no second rounder) and my question is what draft pick value would you ask for in return for Forte? Would you do it for a first rounder straight up? Numerous picks? Any thoughts on the matter is appreciated.

[Shawn]

I have one team that I took over and I am rebuilding it from the ground up. I started this process at the beginning of the year and I am pretty satisfied with the direction of the team. I think I have an opportunity to deal Matt Forte. I know some would think that Forte should be part of the rebuilding, and not part of the trading. I am considering that but I have been one with the opinion that Forte is in a good situation with average talent. Currently I have the first two picks in the draft(but no second rounder) and my question is what draft pick value would you ask for in return for Forte? Would you do it for a first rounder straight up? Numerous picks? Any thoughts on the matter is appreciated.

I'd aim for a mid to high 1st rounder or a late 1st rounder plus something else in return. Either way, I'd move Forte for whatever the best offer is, as you can add at least 2 RBs in the draft next year with your early picks as well.

[the_lung]

You have a tall task on your hands because Forte's value is low and only going to get lower with matchups against Baltimore and Minnesota in the next 2 weeks.

Personally, I think that Forte is an excellent buy low and will rebound BIG TIME next year. Orlando Pace and the offensive line has been stinking awful this year and once Chris Williams gets comfortable at left tackle as well as some free agent acquisitions and the use of what few draft picks the Bears have remaining, I think the o-line will be MUCH improved next year. A new offensive coordinator will probably reign Jay Cutler in as well.

If you still want to deal Forte, wait until after he blows up Detroit in week 17 - his value should rebound a little after that. No matter what, don't accept less than a mid 1st round pick for Forte.

[thewhyterabbit]

You have a tall task on your hands because Forte's value is low and only going to get lower with matchups against Baltimore and Minnesota in the next 2 weeks.

Personally, I think that Forte is an excellent buy low and will rebound BIG TIME next year. Orlando Pace and the offensive line has been stinking awful this year and once Chris Williams gets comfortable at left tackle as well as some free agent acquisitions and the use of what few draft picks the Bears have remaining, I think the o-line will be MUCH improved next year. A new offensive coordinator will probably reign Jay Cutler in as well.

If you still want to deal Forte, wait until after he blows up Detroit in week 17 - his value should rebound a little after that. No matter what, don't accept less than a mid 1st round pick for Forte.

top 3 pick or nothing imo.

[hosler427]

You have a tall task on your hands because Forte's value is low and only going to get lower with matchups against Baltimore and Minnesota in the next 2 weeks.

Personally, I think that Forte is an excellent buy low and will rebound BIG TIME next year. Orlando Pace and the offensive line has been stinking awful this year and once Chris Williams gets comfortable at left tackle as well as some free agent acquisitions and the use of what few draft picks the Bears have remaining, I think the o-line will be MUCH improved next year. A new offensive coordinator will probably reign Jay Cutler in as well.

If you still want to deal Forte, wait until after he blows up Detroit in week 17 - his value should rebound a little after that. No matter what, don't accept less than a mid 1st round pick for Forte.

top 3 pick or nothing imo.

I had an offer of #3 but I was on the fence because there aren't many RB's with as significant a role as Forte has had with the Bears. That would give me the top 3 picks and I would likely pick 2 RB's and Bryant. Making a trade this early is a double-edged sword. You could end up getting good value but if the draft plays out differently and someone like Jonothan Dwyer ends up as a backup it could prolong the rebuilding. I am trying to weigh if it is worth the risk now.

[gaz29]

You have a tall task on your hands because Forte's value is low and only going to get lower with matchups against Baltimore and Minnesota in the next 2 weeks.

Personally, I think that Forte is an excellent buy low and will rebound BIG TIME next year. Orlando Pace and the offensive line has been stinking awful this year and once Chris Williams gets comfortable at left tackle as well as some free agent acquisitions and the use of what few draft picks the Bears have remaining, I think the o-line will be MUCH improved next year. A new offensive coordinator will probably reign Jay Cutler in as well.

If you still want to deal Forte, wait until after he blows up Detroit in week 17 - his value should rebound a little after that. No matter what, don't accept less than a mid 1st round pick for Forte.

top 3 pick or nothing imo.

I had an offer of #3 but I was on the fence because there aren't many RB's with as significant a role as Forte has had with the Bears. That would give me the top 3 picks and I would likely pick 2 RB's and Bryant. Making a trade this early is a double-edged sword. You could end up getting good value but if the draft plays out differently and someone like Jonothan Dwyer ends up as a backup it could prolong the rebuilding. I am trying to weigh if it is worth the risk now.

I am guessing that if you have the first 3 picks, one of the RBs will be CJ Spillar, now I am guessing whoever drafts him into the NFL will want to utilise his talents as soon as possible.

This will give you a starting RB, that gives you the flexibility to draft whichever other RB lands in the best situation. Gives you one RB with a talent and one RB with the better situation and still one pick to take the best WR as well.

[Shawn]

You have a tall task on your hands because Forte's value is low and only going to get lower with matchups against Baltimore and Minnesota in the next 2 weeks.

Personally, I think that Forte is an excellent buy low and will rebound BIG TIME next year. Orlando Pace and the offensive line has been stinking awful this year and once Chris Williams gets comfortable at left tackle as well as some free agent acquisitions and the use of what few draft picks the Bears have remaining, I think the o-line will be MUCH improved next year. A new offensive coordinator will probably reign Jay Cutler in as well.

If you still want to deal Forte, wait until after he blows up Detroit in week 17 - his value should rebound a little after that. No matter what, don't accept less than a mid 1st round pick for Forte.

top 3 pick or nothing imo.

I had an offer of #3 but I was on the fence because there aren't many RB's with as significant a role as Forte has had with the Bears. That would give me the top 3 picks and I would likely pick 2 RB's and Bryant. Making a trade this early is a double-edged sword. You could end up getting good value but if the draft plays out differently and someone like Jonothan Dwyer ends up as a backup it could prolong the rebuilding. I am trying to weigh if it is worth the risk now.

I'd trade Forte for pick #3, as you'd be getting very good value, plus you can always trade one of your top 3 picks if someone is looking to move up in the draft and overpay for one of your picks.

[Steelersfan]

I've never been as high on Forte as most but he is worth a first rounder and then some just based on his rookie season.

[BubbaBurst]

I think you should deal him for either a third rounder or a solid veteran like Cadillac Williams

[hosler427]

I think you should deal him for either a third rounder or a solid veteran like Cadillac Williams

[yumbo]

I think you should deal him for either a third rounder or a solid veteran like Cadillac Williams

I like it!!!

I think Forte is a great "low buy" candidate! I think he will bounce back in a big way next year. I think they have focused so much on trying to pass block for Cutler, Forte has no where to run. I think they will try to run far more next year and compliment the run with the passing game.