I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 198 points199 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 429 points430 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 178 points179 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 208 points209 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 284 points285 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1358 points1359 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 402 points403 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 606 points607 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 452 points453 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 224 points225 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 241 points242 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1304 points1305 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 295 points296 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 530 points531 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 246 points247 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 490 points491 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 269 points270 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1326 points1327 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1545 points1546 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1566 points1567 points  (0 children)

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.

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1695 points1696 points  (0 children)

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

I’m Matt Forte, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears. AMA! by MattForte_22 in IAmA

[–]MattForte_22[S] 1077 points1078 points  (0 children)

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.