Chicago Bears former running back Matt Forte is far removed from the politics and the weekly grind of an NFL locker room, which is precisely why his words still carry weight. When Forte speaks on the Bears-Packers rivalry, it is not an attempt to chase relevance, but rather from someone who used to live inside that emotional and physical bubble.
When asked what Green Bay is not equipped to handle from Chicago ahead of the Wild Card game, Forte did not reach for recycled talking points or fighting words. Instead, he delivered a measured observation that cuts deeper than trash talk.