However, the biggest situation currently is whether the Bears should give running back Matt Forte another contract extension. 

The eight-year veteran is entering the final season of his four-year $32 million extension he received in 2012. Forte is the sixth highest paid running back in the league; with elite players like Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch and LeSean McCoy above him. 

Since entering the league in 2008, he ranks third in the NFL in overall yards from scrimmage, rushing yards and receiving yards among all running backs. He also was the first running back in the league's history to have 900 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards in his first four seasons. In fact, Forte ranks second in the Bears' history for yards from scrimmage and rushing yards; while being ranked fifth in rushing touchdowns.

We get it, Forte is one of the most successful running backs to ever wear the orange and blue, but letting him walk after this season is the best decision the organization can make.

First off, Forte will be turning 30 years old this December; which is the equivalent to 40 in running back age. While he has shown no sign of decline, it's bound to happen sooner or later. Why take the risk of a decline while you're paying him top notch money?

Forte does a great job of limiting contact and using the necessary precautions in order to avoid injury, that's probably why he still has some juice left. Unfortunately, Forte still hasn't proven he can get that extra yard for you, especially in close quarter situations between the guards.

It's clear that the former second-round pick wants to be paid like an elite running back, which is respectable considering his resume, but the Bears simply can't afford to pay him or take the risk.

Jeffery probably doesn't deserve the extension over Forte, but with Kevin White still learning the ropes, a number one receiver is desperately needed. Although, the Bears' front office has made it clear that they aren't sold on re-signing Jeffery either.

Seeing the Bears have prepared for this moment to replace Forte by drafting two running backs in the last two years, those younger players can pick up his workload.

Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey were both proven college players who look to be more than capable of being an effective duo. Head coach John Fox loves to use more than one running back.

Furthermore, the Bears have made multiple one-year deals this off-season, what happens when those players exceed expectations and thrive with Chicago? With tons of money tied to Cutler and Forte, should they extend him, the Bears will have no choice but to let most of those players walk as they get paid elsewhere.

There are many other needs on the team other than running back, especially on the defensive side. Chicago wouldn't be able to make formidable upgrades to the team if that money goes to a 29-year old veteran running back.

Forte has brought a stable rushing attack to the Bears' offense for years, and has been a great teammate in the locker room. However, it would be in the best interest for the Bears' to not re-sign him.

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  On my old blog I wrote about why an NHL franchise would work in Sin City. One of the things I threw out was the relocation of an existing team to Las Vegas if the NHL didn’t want to expand.  One team I brought up was indeed the Arizona Coyotes and for good reason. Las Vegas has wanted a pro franchise for years and right now they’re closer than ever to gaining one.  The Coyotes, In my opinion, would be in a completely better situation in Vegas with a brand new arena, very good fan support, and would be the big ticket in town due to being the only Pro Sports franchise there.  You must be wondering why Las Vegas? Why would the Coyotes be a good fit compared to Arizona? Well one the city of Las Vegas including their government would welcome them with open arms. In the council meeting in Glendale, AZ it felt as if they were abandoning the franchise. Also how they treated the fans in that room was very wrong and for any franchise, it’s not deserving of that at all. It can create a very toxic situation which is something the Coyotes do not need at all. Glendale basically said told them that they don’t want them anymore. Another reason being the fact that the Coyotes and the NHL can gain more money in Las Vegas than keeping them in Glendale. The Coyotes were losing money in Glendale which forced them into bankruptcy. Seeing that they were locked into a new lease there was some hope that this would get turned around but here we are. The Coyotes can make maybe twice as much in Las Vegas than Arizona which would be more beneficial to the franchise at the moment.  Fan support in Vegas is also a huge key for the Coyotes franchise. No offense to Arizona, because I know they have some good fans out there, but the franchise hasn’t received a lot of good fan support from the locals in the last few years. You can blame losing for the low attendance and bad fan support but even in the years where they made playoffs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, the fan support just wasn’t there. Las Vegas has already sold 11,000 future season tickets for those who placed a deposit for them in the new Las Vegas Arena.  The Coyotes would also be the ONLY pro franchise in Las Vegas which would automatically make them THE Team in the city night in and night out. Coyotes have a young core of players that the city can get behind. This franchise is in need of some good support and the people of Las Vegas would really get behind this team. Overall the Coyotes are in need of a fresh start after the last few years of this debacle in Glendale and in Arizona. Las Vegas is that place where the Coyotes franchise can get a new breath of air and a jolt of energy that will help them for years going forward. I look at it like this, It gives the Coyotes greener pastures where the franchise will make money, get the support they deserve, and help them on the Ice and it gives a growing city like Las Vegas that pro sports team that they’ve been looking for.

  I do hope the Coyotes figure something out in Arizona. The way they were treated in Glendale was not right by any means and the fans of the Coyotes do not deserve that at all. They were basically told that they didn’t matter and the team was nothing in Glendale. I hope the Coyotes do figure something out in Arizona and if they can then that’s great but right now they have to get out of there. Whether they do it this year or the end of next year they have to get out of Glendale and it’s best for the future of the franchise to get out of Arizona. I know the NHL has tried to grow the sport but Arizona hasn't really worked out. Las Vegas may be the place that helps the Coyotes thrives in the future.

1. Chicago Bears: Would you trade Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Alshon Jeffrey and Kevin White?

2. Minnesota Vikings: Would you trade Teddy Bridgewater, AlAdrian Peterson, and Mike Wallace?

3. Detroit Lions: Would you trade Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson?

4. Seattle Seahawks: Would you trade Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch?

5. San Francisco 49ers: Would you trade Colin Kaepernick, NaVorro Bowman, and Torrey Smith?

6. St. Louis Rams: Would you trade Nick Foles, Nick Fairley, and Robert Quinn?

7. Arizona Cardinals: Would you trade  Carson Palmer, Patrick Peterson,, and Michael Floyd?

8. New York Giants: Would you trade Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jon Beason.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Would you trade Tony Romo and Dez Bryant?

10. Philidelphia Eagles: Would you trade Sam Bradford, DeMarco Murray, and Byron Maxwell?

11. Washington Redskins: Would you trade Robert Griffin III, Alfred Morris, and DeSean Jackson?

12. Atlanta Falcons: Would you trade Matt Ryan and Julio Jones?

13. New Orleans Saints: Would you trade Drew Brees, Marques Colston, and Brandon Browner?

14. Carolina Panthers: Would you trade Cam Newton, Kelvin Benjamin, and Luke Kuechly?

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Would you trade Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, and Doug Martin?

16. New England Patriots: Would you trade Tom Brady?

17. New York Jets: Would you trade Geno Smith, Darrelle Revis, Brandon Marshall, and Eric Decker?

18. Miami Dolphins: Would you trade Ryan Tannehill, Cameron Wake, and Ndamukong Suh?

19. Buffalo Bills: Would you trade E.J. Manuel, LeSean McCoy, and Mario Williams?

20. Denver Broncos: Would you trade Peyton Manning, Demaryius Thomas, and Emmanuel Sanders?

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Would you trade Alex Smith, Jamaal Charles, and Justin Houston?

22. San Diego Chargers: Would you trade Philip Rivers, Melvin Gordon, Brandon Flowers, and Eric Weddle?

23. Oakland Raiders: Would you trade Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, Justin Tuck, and Malcolm Smith?

24. Houston Texans: Would you trade Ryan Mallett, Arian Foster, and J.J. Watt?

25. Indianapolis Colts: Would you trade Andrew Luck and T.Y. Hilton?

26. Tennessee Titans: Would you trade Marcus Mariota, Michael Griffin, Kendall Wright, Nate Washington, Brian Orakpo, and Delanie Walker?

27. Jacksonville Jaguars: Would you trade Blake Bortles, Justin Blackmon, Julius Thomas, and T.J. Yeldon?

28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Would you trade Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown?

29. Baltimore Ravens: Would you trade Joe Flacco, Steve Smith Jr., and Justin Forsett?

30. Cincinatti Bengals: Would you trade Andy Dalton, A.J. Green, and Jeremy Hill?

31. Cleveland Browns: Would you trade Johnny Manziel, Joe Haden, Alex Mack, Paul Kruger, and Dwayne Bowe.

Those are just some offers but I would never trade Aaron Rodgers in general. So i must ask: Who would you trade for Aaron Rodgers?

We often discount his efforts by discrediting his opponents.  All season long the sentiment was that the Eastern Conference was weak.  Yet, the Atlanta Hawks finished with a winning record verses western conferences foes.  Cleveland all but dominated the Hawks but skeptics say it was because of injuries.   As if they don’t take account of the injuries the Cavs have had to endure. 

He has been everything for his team, a team that has had to lean on him for his playoff experience.  He can play all 5 positions and defend all 5 positions.  Not only can he do he did it at some point this season. Yet, with all his exploits most of the attention has gone to the Western Conference and this Year’s MVP Stephen Curry.  If Lebron and Cavaliers win this year finals, it’s time to make a real argument of where he stacks up with the greatest of the NBA game.

For sure, no player has come to the NBA with more scrutiny and more pressure than Lebron.  Being labeled “the greatest High School prospect ever” by the Late John Wooden as well as being drafted to his home town team which increased that pressure.  He was expected to completely change for fortunes of a franchise from the age of 18 ,which in my view, he has done just that.  He left Cleveland only to return back to lead them again out of obscurity and back to the NBA Finals.

 Could any of the past NBA greats exemplify the way Lebron has conducted himself on and off the court especially, under the microscope of the social media world?  Even so, he is still vilified in many circles even though he a carried himself in manor a superstar should.  

Sports have always had its loyalist to the past.  That’s why is difficult to look at a young transcending player and give him and objective observation to give him his just do.  I know for me it was tough to give any of my contemporaries in football full credit for their greatness because of how I viewed the greatness of the child hood heroes.  I would never say Tom Brady was better than Roger Staubach, but if I looked at it objectively his career has displayed his greatness.  Fans and media all like are all guilty of this loyal point of view and we can miss the experience of looking at greatness in the present.  I distinctly remember journalist stating that Michael Jordan would never win a championship in the way that he played leading  the league in scoring but eventually his greatness overcame their doubt.

Lebron is only 30 and he is set to break many NBA records that will add to his accomplishments.  As for this year, the discussion will continue to intensify if Lebron can somehow lead this young Cavaliers team to a NBA Championship.