Are Bears fans already saying ‘see you later' to Matt Forte?

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Matt Forte's future in Chicago has been a topic of conversation all season, with plenty of fans and observers speculating as to whether this is Forte's final season in a Bears uniform.

That speculation has been heightened in recent weeks as rookie running back Jeremy Langford has filled in for an injured Forte and done very well.

In the last two games, Langford has combined to rush for 145 yards and two touchdowns plus rack up 179 receiving yards and an additional touchdown through the air.

It's making some fans already anoint Langford the Bears' running back of the present and future.

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"The fans are the fans. The NFL is 'what have you done for me lately?' So it's whatever's done next," Forte said Thursday with a smile, obviously understanding the nature of the business. "And so I've obviously been out for a few games, and he's done his job, done well stepping in for me. Everybody's always looking for the next best thing.

"Obviously with the situation being I'm in my contract year, last year, it's obvious that's the storyline that would come up. Chicago is kind of like that: 'We'll see you later, Matt.' I'm like, 'Dang, I've been here eight years, you're going to throw me to the side like that?' That's the nature of the NFL, and I don't mind. I will play wherever I end up after that."

While Forte was smiling throughout that answer, it also sounds like he's accepting a possible fate where he's playing somewhere else next season.

For now, though, it appears the Bears have two running backs they can rely on.

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