http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2230 Recent articles about Hunter Hillenmeyer en-us More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP Browse more photos » The Bears offense showed signs of life late in the game, but it was too little too late.  Not that they played poorly early, things just didn't go their way.  A no call on a pass interference and a should have been a no call on a holding stalled Bears drives.  Cutler had his best game statistically today, throwing for 369 and 3 TDs. The ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:19:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_Fall_to_Cardinals_41_21/1525193 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_Fall_to_Cardinals_41_21/1525193 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_Fall_to_Cardinals_41_21/1525193 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d083c86f94555a3e6e96a1711f4668ec66e161a7/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f76784114.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937300091C773D545EB614DAF65FBF16EF.jpg 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 As expected, Josh Beekman will start at left guard today in place of Frank Omiyale, and linebackers Hunter Hillenmeyer and Nick Roach will switch spots, with Hillenmeyer moving to the middle and Roach moving to the strong side. Also, Marcus Harrison, who played well last week filling in for Tommie Harris at the three-technique defensive tackle spot, starts in place of Anthony Adams at nose tackle. Harris is back at his old spot after resting last week. Beekman started all 16 games last season... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:51:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Omiyale_benched_for_Beekman/1478342 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Omiyale_benched_for_Beekman/1478342 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Omiyale_benched_for_Beekman/1478342 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/23f942d6a977f2bb6824cc69486b703dc194bb18/small/Chicago_Bears_2009_d2df.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 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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:52:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Movement_in_middle/1454712 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Movement_in_middle/1454712 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Movement_in_middle/1454712 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/52f1cb64a9981b838422ed89c25f6ed32314e393/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f81972193.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B7AACB11502DBF33F1CBEEF40AAE8B72.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 As the Bears took the practice field this afternoon, some of the beat writers are giving us updates via Twitter. Brad Biggs lets us know that Hunter Hillenmeyer is suited up, but Adrian Peterson is not.  It's the first time HH has practiced since Seattle. Also from Biggs, and I'll quote him on this: "Early indication is Frank Omiyale will start at left guard Sunday at Cincy." Jeff Dickerson says that Kevin Payne is wearing a brace on his left wrist. If any of ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:02:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Twitter_style/1410361 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Twitter_style/1410361 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Twitter_style/1410361 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fdf1276f6fb5657a423d5263c7b3aa1127601e04/small/Denver_Broncos_v_16c7.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 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