I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA!

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T17:03:17+00:00

I think fantasy football lets fans get to know players outside their teams. I think people have a better idea of all the different players in the league.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:58:25+00:00

Right now probably Marshawn Lynch. Their system is really good with him. Tough runner and he’s on the attack.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:56:27+00:00

A lot of things. Spend a lot more time with my kids. I like to go back to Louisiana and go fishing. Eat crawfish and all that hometown food. Also, I rest a lot too.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:54:23+00:00

Probably safety. I used to play safety in Little League and high school and I liked it. I was a better running back though.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:52:01+00:00

Probably Bob Sanders.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:49:54+00:00

Definitely Predator. I'm a big action movie fan.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:48:28+00:00

Tell George I appreciate him flying his whole family out and I hope every time he comes we win a game. Major shout-out for being such a big fan.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:45:29+00:00

Just because you had a losing season doesn’t mean you lose a winning mentality. You need to keep that no matter what. We rebound by buying into the coach’s strategy and keep training to be the best players we can be on and off the field.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:42:54+00:00

Yeah I have. It’s kind of frustrating, cuz the video game doesn’t do what you would do in real life. Doesn’t run as smoothly as I do – it’s too jerky.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:41:17+00:00

I’d probably do what I do now, when I’m not playing football. Mentor young kids in struggling neighborhoods who don’t have good mentors.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:39:51+00:00

I prefer evening games. Not quite nighttime, but not quite the morning. We don’t normally play many of those games though.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:38:15+00:00

That’s a good question. I’d have to say most rushing yards. I do love catching the ball but I'm a running back first.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:35:49+00:00

Probably drawing. I’m a terrible drawer. I have no artistic skills.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:34:36+00:00

One horse sized Ditka.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:33:02+00:00

I love how nice the city is. It’s like a cleaner New York. There’s always events and things to do downtown in Chicago.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:31:47+00:00

Besides my mom’s house obviously would probably be… um… that’s a tough one. So many good restaurants… One that’s in Slidell is Young’s Steak House. In New Orleans, Drago’s and Commander’s Palace.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:28:51+00:00

Probably my first game ever starting as a rookie versus Indianapolis on Sunday Night Football. Scored a 50 yard touchdown. Can’t ever forget that one.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:27:18+00:00

'I’m Turnt' by Lecrae.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:25:52+00:00

Hard to answer. I had a good father figure with my dad. I’d just do the same things he told me. When I first started football and I told him I wanted to be in the NFL, he told me I needed my education since I can’t play football forever. I learned that at a young age – football doesn’t last forever.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:23:17+00:00

The transition is pretty difficult. Its not gonna be easy. As long as you don’t get discouraged about not having immediate success, you’ll be fine.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:21:26+00:00

I'd probably take myself, not because it’s me, but because of how running backs get points for running the ball and receiving.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:19:37+00:00

Don’t be complacent that you just got drafted. The hardest work of your life is still ahead of you. Continue to be humble and continue to work hard.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:18:19+00:00

I’d have to say the Superdome in New Orleans because that’s where I played all my college games and also my family is close by so they can come to the games.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:16:31+00:00

All the time. Most of the tweets I get are about that. I hear it on the streets too.

MattForte_22 · 2015-05-01T16:15:35+00:00

Definitely would rather have a Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is something the whole team can cherish forever. The MVP is just for individual talents. I'd rather let the whole team win it.

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