Chris Williams (74) will take Roberto Garza's (63) place at left guard when he returns to action. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)

It was back to work for the Bears and one Bear in particular who has been out since a hamstring injury since Week 2 in Dallas.  Chris Williams returned to practice on Wednesday, but not at his customary left tackle spot.  Instead, he took one step inside, moving over to the left guard spot.  Where’s Roberto Garza, you ask?  He will be out for a little while as he recovers from getting his knee scoped.

It’s an interesting move, especially with your supposed left tackle of the future.  It goes to show that this coaching staff has thrown out all pre-conceived notions, draft status and big money contracts aside and focused on getting the five best linemen on the field.  So why put Williams at left guard?  Let’s explore the move after the jump.

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Corey Graham vs Craig Steltz at Free Safety

Corey Graham began working out at Free Safety during OTA’s.  That signals a couple of things.  #1 – it shows that Nathan Vasher may be coming back healthwise and also gaining the confidence of the coaching staff once again.  #2 – it may speak to some of the depth at the CB position between 2nd year man Zackary Bowman coming back after showing some flashes during an injury-shortened 2008 and the newly drafted D.J. Moore exuding confidence right out of the gate.  I like the playmaker Graham to get the nod.

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