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Chris Williams - Back to Tackle

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Chris Williams - Back to Tackle 

Post#1 » by Cliff Levingston » Wed May 16, 2012 6:21 pm

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The Chicago Bears steadfastly denied the need to add to the offensive line this offseason because they plan to deploy the pieces already on hand differently, according to sources familiar with the situation, who said veteran Chris Williams will move back to offensive tackle.

New offensive coordinator Mike Tice reiterated the team's stance last week on the position during a three-day rookie minicamp.

"I think (general manager) Phil (Emery) and (head coach) Lovie (Smith) -- with the help of the scouts and the staff -- if we felt tackle were a dire need for us, I'm sure they would have answered the bell on draft day," Tice said.

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Re: Chris Williams - Back to Tackle 

Post#2 » by Chewie » Thu May 17, 2012 1:24 am

The Webb v Williams battle at LT will be one of the better stories to watch in camp. And maybe the answer at LT will come outside of the current roster altogether (Marcus McNeill) - who knows?
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Re: Chris Williams - Back to Tackle 

Post#3 » by DJhitek » Thu May 17, 2012 1:06 pm

Chris has to stay healthy and I'm not sure he has the athleticism to play the blindside but anything other then Webb is an upgrade.

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