What Bears running back Matt Forte calls "disrespect" I call good business.

On Thursday, the Bears announced the signing of running back Michael Bush to a four-year deal worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed.

This is an excellent move. Bush rushed for 977 yards and seven touchdowns on 256 carries with the Oakland Raiders last season. He is a clear upgrade over last year's backup running back, Marion Barber. We all remember how much the offense went to pieces last year when Forte got injured. Bush is simply a better player than Barber, and this pickup gives the team a nice second option out of the backfield -- as well as insurance should Forte get hurt again.

Forte, unfortunately, doesn't see it that way. He's bitching up a storm on Twitter because the Bears put the franchise tag on him and have yet to bestow him with the lucrative long-term deal he thinks he deserves. He believes he should have gotten his money before the Bears addressed their depth at running back.

Too bad.

Here's the bottom line for me: the Bears went out and made themselves better today, and Forte is complaining about it. That's a me-first attitude if I've ever seen one. Last I checked, Forte is scheduled to make $7 million this season. I don't think he'll be headed to the poor house anytime soon. I have no sympathy for him whatsoever.

Running backs don't have a very long shelf life in the NFL. If you want to win, it's a good idea to have two quality backs available. The Bears fortified themselves at that position today, and I applaud them for it.