http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2230 Recent articles about Hunter Hillenmeyer en-us LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- This contest with Arizona may have long lasting implications for the Bears in 2009. A win over the Cardinals would give the Bears momentum heading out to San Francisco on a short week, and also allow them to keep pace with Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Green Bay -- Minnesota may be impossible to catch. A loss, and the short turnaround for the Niners look much more daunting. Falling to 4-4, with all those teams in the NFC wildcard race, would be a big hole fr... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Swing_game/1507964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Swing_game/1507964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Swing_game/1507964 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/824dc2b5239fa2d3e1e7f642468e19956621297c/small/Chicago_Bears_2007_ee56.jpg Josh Beekman's promotion at left guard and Hunter Hillenmeyer's return to middle linebacker were not the only changes made Wednesday at Halas Hall. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:10:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Harris_steps_it_up_with_full_practice/1455635 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Harris_steps_it_up_with_full_practice/1455635 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Harris_steps_it_up_with_full_practice/1455635 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/38e160356281188d361c167137e71ea601e347ad/small/NFC_Championship_New_0bd9.jpg LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Thursday's practice brought with it a mixture of good and bad news. Linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer had full participation, an encouraging development which seems to indicate the veteran is on track to return Sunday in Cincinnati. Hillenmeyer could slide back over to the strong side, leaving Nick Roach in the middle when the Bears face the Bengals. On the downside, defensive tackle Tommie Harris skipped practice for the second consecutive day. Harris has been listed on... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:32:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursdays_practice_update/1418306 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursdays_practice_update/1418306 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursdays_practice_update/1418306 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f24b18084e83d35d2fd2066419a19bda39ab6dde/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89614840.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21436C4B7A0A838710FC.jpg Since the Bears defensive leader Brian Urlacher went down in week one with a wrist injury, the Bears have seen his backup, Hunter Hillenmeyer get injured as well. Nick Roach, who started nine games at strong-side linebacker last season and two this season (for the injured Pisa Tinoisamoa)  played in the middle against Seattle and [...] Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:08:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_Will_Man_The_Middle_This_Sunday_Roach_Or_Hillenmeyer/1382608 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_Will_Man_The_Middle_This_Sunday_Roach_Or_Hillenmeyer/1382608 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_Will_Man_The_Middle_This_Sunday_Roach_Or_Hillenmeyer/1382608 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/0473807a83572bc6225dcb6dffb8715885e24735/small/Chicago_Bears_v_868f.jpg Yes, you read that correctly.  Oh, and before we jump into the article, Vaughn McClure just Tweeted that Hunter Hillenmeyer is out for the game Sunday. Now, many of you have constantly hammered the work of Bob Babich, claiming him to be nothing more than Lovie Smith's friend whom he won't fire.  Well, so far this year, we haven't heard much from ,or about, the (sort of) defensive coordinator, who has been assigned to coaching the linebackers. Brad Biggs of t... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:21:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bob_Babich_Earning_Praises/1380753 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bob_Babich_Earning_Praises/1380753 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bob_Babich_Earning_Praises/1380753 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/0869b68a9e0c01f6a8b0f3b393f368c3bfa47441/small/Super_Bowl_XLI_82b7.jpg Linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) and running back Adrian Peterson (knee) did not practice Thursday and are not expected to play Sunday. Nick Roach should start his second straight game at middle linebacker in place of Hillenmeyer. Roach started the previous two games at strong-side linebacker in place of Pisa Tinoisamoa, who has practiced all week and is expected to start on the strong side for the first time since the season opener. Defensive tackles Anthony Adams (toe) and Israel Idoni... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:52:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Peterson_still_out/1375408 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Peterson_still_out/1375408 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Peterson_still_out/1375408 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/0473807a83572bc6225dcb6dffb8715885e24735/small/Chicago_Bears_v_868f.jpg LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Despite receiving extra time to rest courtesy of the bye weekend, linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) remained sidelined during Monday's practice. Hillenmeyer was seen doing some light running during the stretching portion of practice, but it's unclear when the veteran will be allowed to return without restrictions; making you wonder if Hillenmeyer will return to practice later in the week. "Hope so," said head coach Lovie Smith. "He's gettin... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:20:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Being_cautious/1356446 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Being_cautious/1356446 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Being_cautious/1356446 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f24b18084e83d35d2fd2066419a19bda39ab6dde/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89614840.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21436C4B7A0A838710FC.jpg It will not be an issue until Hunter Hillenmeyer is ready to play, but when he is, the Bears are going to have yet another decision to make at linebacker. Hillenmeyer was first up when Brian Urlacher was lost for the season with a wrist injury, and now the team will have to choose between the heady veteran who has always been best suited for the middle, and the younger, more athletic Nick Roach. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:12:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roach_Hillenmeyer_both_in_LB_picture/1341994 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roach_Hillenmeyer_both_in_LB_picture/1341994 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roach_Hillenmeyer_both_in_LB_picture/1341994 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fdf1276f6fb5657a423d5263c7b3aa1127601e04/small/Denver_Broncos_v_16c7.jpg The Bears inactives today are: linebackers Pisa Tinoisamoa (sprained knee) and Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs), wide receivers Juaquin Iglesias and Devin Aromashodu, cornerback D.J. Moore, guard Lance Louis, defensive tackle Matt Toeaina and tight end Michael Gaines. Strong-side linebacker Nick Roach will move to middle linebacker in place of Hillenmeyer, and Jamar Williams will take Roach’s place on the strong side. Inactive for the Lions are quarterback Drew Stanton, wide receiver Derrick Willia... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:48:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Tinoisamoa_out/1304285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Tinoisamoa_out/1304285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Tinoisamoa_out/1304285 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/7543d248334131a7f00ab90d78654b1e75539e60/small/St_Louis_Rams_3aa8.jpg Lovie Smith did not know if Hunter Hillenmeyer will be able to reclaim his starting middle linebacker position when the Bears host the Lions on Sunday, or if the team will pursue veteran Derrick Brooks, but he did say Hillenmeyer's rib injury is not as serious as the cracked rib that has sidelined tight end Desmond Clark. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:05:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/BEARS_IN_BRIEF_For_starters_Lovies_in_linebacker_limbo/1264191 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/BEARS_IN_BRIEF_For_starters_Lovies_in_linebacker_limbo/1264191 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/BEARS_IN_BRIEF_For_starters_Lovies_in_linebacker_limbo/1264191 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/824dc2b5239fa2d3e1e7f642468e19956621297c/small/Chicago_Bears_2007_ee56.jpg Hillenmeyer Could Play Versus Detroit Brad Biggs writes that Hunter Hillenmeyer does not have broken rib. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:13:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Could_Play_Versus_Detroit/1261447 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Could_Play_Versus_Detroit/1261447 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_Could_Play_Versus_Detroit/1261447 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/0473807a83572bc6225dcb6dffb8715885e24735/small/Chicago_Bears_v_868f.jpg All indications are that Hunter Hillenmeyer did not suffered a fractured rib in Sundays victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/No_cracked_rib_for_Hillenmeyer/1263099 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/No_cracked_rib_for_Hillenmeyer/1263099 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/No_cracked_rib_for_Hillenmeyer/1263099 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c9854e1a804468e3d628cee1a58453aac5d64d4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90257561.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A5366C00C80F04FA4EB6A8989FDCC2B63ED708AF33BBE3C4.jpg Brian Urlacher’s replacement Hunter Hillenmeyer really played well filling in at the middle linebacker against the Steelers. Here’s what he had to say about the game and next week’s game against the Seahawks: “In the same way when we lost to Green Bay, we were quick to emphasize that it’s just one loss, we’re excited about winning [...] Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:09:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Speak_Up_Hunter_Hillenmeyer_Looks_Ahead_To_Next_Week/1218783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Speak_Up_Hunter_Hillenmeyer_Looks_Ahead_To_Next_Week/1218783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Speak_Up_Hunter_Hillenmeyer_Looks_Ahead_To_Next_Week/1218783 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/38e160356281188d361c167137e71ea601e347ad/small/NFC_Championship_New_0bd9.jpg Hunter Hillenmeyer looked the part. The linebacker stood in the middle of the Bears' defense pointing and shouting and looking very much like a man in charge. He may not have played the leading man in the defense as spectacularly as Brian Urlacher often has during his decade with the Bears, but he played it capably, and that was enough on a rain-soaked afternoon saturated with urgency usually reserved for December. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:07:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_steps_in_steps_up/1213936 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_steps_in_steps_up/1213936 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hillenmeyer_steps_in_steps_up/1213936 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f24b18084e83d35d2fd2066419a19bda39ab6dde/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89614840.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21436C4B7A0A838710FC.jpg