In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, free agent acquisition Michael Bush communicated that he understood he was a backup in Chicago to Matt Forte and that his job is just to play when Forte is tired, hurt, or unavailable. This is noteworthy because Forte, who has yet to get a long term deal, felt highly respected when the Bears signed Bush, who started in Oakland last year in place of an injured Darren McFadden.

Bush signed a 4 year, 14 million dollar deal, whereas Forte is still refusing to sign his 7.7 million dollar tender for 2012. Bush said his role would be similar to his role in Oakland, where he never managed more than 158 carries in a season until last year even behind an incredibly injury prone Darren McFadden. Bush will continue to be the 1^st string running back for the Bears until Forte signs and reports. He’s working out with the 1^st team in OTAs.

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