Matt Forte says one of the reasons he decided to sign with the New York Jets was the team's training staff, which he hopes will help him "turn back the time" on his career.

"That was one of the reasons for me wanting to come here, because the training room is so good," the 30-year-old running back said. "At this point in your career, health is so important. You're not as young as you used to be, or recover as fast as you used to. But if you get the right (trainers) in there and work with them, you can turn back the time."

Forte totaled 2,035 carries and caught 487 passes during his eight years with the Chicago Bears.

He is also hoping that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey's system will help fight his age.

"That's what really good coordinators do," Forte said. "...I'm looking forward to getting back into having a fullback, a lead blocker, a power-type running game," Forte said. "I see myself being used the same way I've always been used in my entire career, in the passing game and in the run game. Whether that's being split out or running routes from the backfield, we've yet to determine that. But I'm pretty sure both will be accomplished."