New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions, 7-round mock draft, Vol. 2.0

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson (C) poses with new General Manager Mike Maccagnan (L) and new Head Coach Todd Bowles after they were introduced to the media during a press conference on January 21, 2015 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 03: Matt Forte #22 of the New York Jets carries the ball as Reggie Ragland #59 and Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs defend on December 03, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The New York Jets defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Cut: Matt Forte

Despite what Tom Brady is trying to accomplish with his TB12 system and attempting to show us with his new documentary, there’s one thing everyone knows about the career of an NFL player. There are only two entities in the NFL that are undefeated, the 1972 Miami Dolphins and Father Time. We also know the NFL is a chew-you-up-and-spit-you-out league. Unfortunately for Matt Forte, he’s going to have to face that reality in 2018.

Forte is just not as productive as he was in his younger days with the Chicago Bears. Forte had his lowest seasonal output in terms of touches, rushing yards, receiving yards, rushing touchdowns, total yards from scrimmage and total touchdowns. That was while playing the second highest amount of snaps among the running backs on the team with 363 (34.9 percent).

His contract is worth $4 million, and he’s just not a $4 million player anymore. The Jets can save 75 percent of his salary ($3 million) by cutting him in 2018. So, that really leaves them no option. His production just isn’t worth paying him anymore, and it may be time to ride off into the sunset and call it a career for him, and it was a great ride while it lasted.

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