It looks like Matt Forte won’t be leaving Chicago, although it might not be all it’s cracked up to be.

The first big storyline of Super Bowl XLVI appears to be the status of Rob Gronkowski’s ankle, which kept him from practicing Thursday. The Patriots still insist he’ll be ready to go for next week’s game.

Jamaal Charles says his rehab is going well and tells fantasy owners that he’ll be back stronger and faster next season.

Are the Bears legitimate contenders? It’s been one of the hottest topics around the NFL Network offices. Analyst Mike Mayock believes that until the Bears play better along the offensive line, he doesn’t consider them a legitimate contender.

A tough loss for the Chicago Bears today against DeMarcus Ware and the Cowboys: Starting LT Chris Williams is out for the remainder of the game with a hamstring injury.

Mike Tice, who was a member of Jack Del Rio’s staff in Jacksonville and is the former coach of the Vikings, has agreed on a new deal to become the Bears offensive line coach, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Jaguars assistant Mike Tice, a former head coach for the Vikings, has been granted permission to meet with the Bears this week about their vacant offensive line coach job.

Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice was the Minnesota Vikings’ head coach from 2001-2005. This week, Tice faces his former team for the first time, and he’s not as anxious as he thought he’d be.