Chicago Bears Football: Running Game Looks Okay

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Published: September 14, 2009

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... the Packers! What is he thinking? Let me tell you what I'm thinking.

Yes, 25 carries for 55 yards is not very good.

For a first game, I'll take it. We all know what Forte is capable of. He isn't going to be putting up many more 2.2 yard per carry averages.

Last season, Forte posted three or more yards per carry in 13 out of 16 games. That is pretty good if you ask me.

Forte also had three 100 yard games last season and two multi-TD games. He'll be okay.

The offensive line in 2009 is pretty inexperienced.

They didn't do a good job on Sunday night. Don't expect to see that often as long as running-minded Lovie Smith is at the helm of the Bears.

What Needs to Happen

The offensive line needs to protect.

They didn't protect Cutler and they didn't make lanes for Forte. Forte is a very powerful, agile runner. He is going to find the lanes and explode through t...

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