Bears' Forte says he works hard, just like Colts' Gore

INDIANAPOLIS - Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is seventh among active players with 7,704 rushing yards, but that's not even close to the Colts' Frank Gore, who has 11,073 yards, just behind Steve Jackson's 11,388.

"He's a guy who has been doing it a long time," Forte said after the teams practiced against each other at the Colts' facility. "Frank's not a guy you have to stay on to do stuff. He's going to be a hard worker.

"He's a very gifted running back in his vision, and he's quick. So, if the hole is there, he's going to find it. He knows how to take care of his body as well.

"That's why he's shown he should be playing this long."

Since his rookie year, Forte has trained at Bommarito's Performance Systems in South Florida, the same facility in Florida as Gore.

Gore is in his first year with the Colts after 10 years with the San Francisco 49ers. He's already turned 32, long past the age of 30 when the skills of most running backs begin to diminish.

Forte will be 30 in December, but he says it's only a number.

"I don't really wake up and look at what age I am every day," Forte said, jokingly. "I kind of know that. So I don't worry about what they say about running backs and turning 30 and going on 30 or whatever.

"I'm 29, by the way. So I'm good for this year. I'm 29. So. I just continue to work hard, which (Gore) has done his whole career, too."

Looking good:

Rookie fifth-round safety Adrian Amos is practicing with the starters and is listed with the first team on the depth chart, having moved ahead of Brock Vereen.

"(He's played) well enough to get bumped up," coach John Fox said. "We're just practicing. We evaluate every snap of practice, and he's graded and evaluated.

"We put a little more stock in games, and we're excited to see him play and I'm sure he's excited to play."

Different look:

Coaches and players alike said the joint practices with the Colts, which continue Thursday, were beneficial.

"I thought it was great work," Bears coach John Fox said. "Everyone has different styles. "(The Colts) tend to be a quicker and faster style of (3-4 base) defense. That was good for our guys to see.

"And obviously it's nice to hit on someone other than your own team. We'll be able to coach off of it and watch the tape and hopefully get better and repeat it (Thursday)."

Just getting along:

Unlike the brawls that highlighted the Washington-Houston joint practices, there were no altercations between the Bears and Colts on Wednesday.

"I don't think (coach John Fox) had to say anything with this group," quarterback Jay Cutler said. "And I know (Colts coach) Chuck (Pagano) and their group, and they've got a great group of guys as well.

"We knew we'd come in here and get some good work, thud it up, and move on and that's what we did."

Health beat:

Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (calf) and running back Daniel Thomas (knee) did not practice, and tight end Chris Pantale (ill) did not make the trip.

Cornerback Tracy Porter left the field over here with a hamstring strain.