Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Matt Forte's contract, J'Marcus Webb's thoughts on the offense, a new Bear and how Jay Cutler just may be a cat.
- The guaranteed amount for Matt Forte amounts to two franchise tags. (National Football Post)
- Former Bears executive Tim Ruskell was hired as a scout by the Tennessee Titans. (Pro Football Talk)
- J'Marcus Webb says with Forte signed, the Bears offense is explosive. (Chicago Tribune)
- The Bears added veteran running back Lorenzo Booker to the team. (Chicago Tribune)
- Is Jay Cutler actually a cat? An in-depth -- and tongue-in-cheek -- study. (Kissing Suzy Kolber)