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Found October 28, 2009 on Jeff Dickerson's Blog:
PLAYERS: Josh Beekman,  Frank Omiyale,  Hunter Hillenmeyer,  Nick Roach,  Pisa Tinoisamoa
TEAMS: Chicago Bears

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CHICAGO -- Josh Beekman replacing Frank Omiyale at left guard is not the only personnel change made this week by Bears coach Lovie Smith. A league source confirmed Hunter Hillenmeyer will replace Nick Roach at middle linebacker, with Roach moving back over to the strong side linebacker spot. Hillenmeyer, in his seventh NFL season, is believed to have a better grip on the mental aspects of playing in the middle. Roach struggled at times making proper checks on the field, although the coaching staff also played a role in the on-field confusion, habitually sending in calls late from the sidelines. With more experience under his belt, Hillenmeyer may be better suited to improvise in those difficult and fast-paced situations. Roach started nine games on the strong side in 2008, and began the season as a backup to Pisa Tinoisamoa, before replacing Tinoisamoa early in the first game against Green Bay. Roach went on to start the next two weeks at strong side, before moving to the middle a...
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