Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte Posts Training Video to Instagram to Shut the Haters Down [VIDEO]

For some crazy reason there have been fans and members of the media that have gotten bent out of shape because Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte has not been present at the team's voluntary workouts. Some have been downright nasty about it while many have accused him of trying to hold out for a contract extension.

They are all, of course, wrong.

via Bleacher Report

Rather than ignore the haters Forte decided to post a video to Instagram with a message about why he is not working out with the team. While being with the team is great and all from the look of the video it is safe to say he is working plenty hard.

So with all these media reports saying I'm skipping "voluntary" W/O to leverage a contract it's time to set the record straight. If the Bears want to give me a contract ext. they will; if they don't they won't. I'm not mad or holding a grudge. I don't operate like that. I'm not there because I'm finishing my third week of rigorous speed training in which we do not do at Halas hall. This was already my plan as of seasons end last year because after evaluating myself (which all players should do) I felt I was missing something. As for missing voluntary minicamp. There is OTA's (phase 2) and mandatory minicamp in which I will be present for. This is not an explanation of guilt. This is an explanation because I value you all as fans. But what I do not value is your opinion on what I should do to best prepare for the season. As for the piccolo award this training trip was planned long before our offseason schedule was released to us. I value this award greatly as it is my second time winning this prestigious award. Unfortunately my decision to work on my body and craft in preparation for the season did not coincide. I've come to realize that this year along with each reception or carry might be my last in a Bears uniform. So with that being said its all LOVE Chicago. #ialwaysshowup

A video posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Apr 28, 2015 at 1:55pm PDT

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