Garza Practices Fully; Conte, Ratliff, McManis Limited

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Bears center Roberto Garza moves closer to return
October, 8, 2014
Oct 8
4:28
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By Jeff Dickerson | ESPNChicago.com

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears listed center Roberto Garza as participating fully in practice for the first time since the 14-year veteran suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1, increasing the likelihood that Garza will return to the starting lineup Sunday in Atlanta.

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“We’re keeping our fingers crossed. Garza practiced today, and we’ll see what kind of aftereffects he’ll have after a full day of work,” Bears coach Marc Trestman said.

Last week, Trestman announced that Garza will return to the starting lineup upon receiving the proper medical clearance, but added the club is pleased with veteran Brian de la Puente, who has replaced Garza at center for four straight games.

Seven players missed practice on Wednesday: running back Matt Forte (coaches' decision), left tackle Jermon Bushrod (knee/ankle), linebackers Shea McClellin (hand), D.J. Williams (neck), Jon Bostic (back), Lance Briggs (ribs) and safety Ahmad Dixon (hamstring).

With the top four linebackers out, the Bears took a look at the trio of Khaseem Greene, Christian Jones and Darryl Sharpton.

In other injury news, safety Chris Conte and defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff were limited because of concussions, and cornerback Sherrick McManis had limited participation because of a quadriceps injury. McManis is a candidate to be used at cornerback in the nickel subpackage Sunday given the release of Isaiah Frey on Tuesday.

 

[Camden Cutler]

jesus christ what kind of concussion did ratliff have

 

[HeHateMe]

if ratliff and Conte are back practicing then they don't have concussions anymore amirite?

BTW, Conte is one tough sob. I'd wish for more awesome impact plays but I want him to make it through the season...

 

[FireFox]

As bad as it sounds Garza is the last guy I want back right now.

 

[malcore]

If Garza returns, I hope this means we can go back to a bit of a higher tempo on offense. Not comfortable with Jay doing a Peyton Manning impersonation at the line.

 

[Menchifus]

I kinda feel bad for Conte now. He's taking alot of shit from fans and this guy is literally dying for the Bears. From now on, I won't say one bad thing about Conte.

 

[Bearly]

Never heard of someone practicing this soon after a concussion. Of course if your brainless.....
I'm not a hater because I've always said that he's our best safety but he could be smarter and makes a great straight man.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

If Garza returns, I hope this means we can go back to a bit of a higher tempo on offense. Not comfortable with Jay doing a Peyton Manning impersonation at the line.

The tempo or lack thereof as nothing to do with Garza. DLP > Garza.

 

[AHSIllini32]

If conte is back practicing already my guess is that he didn't have a concussion.

 

[pseudonym]

Never heard of someone practicing this soon after a concussion. Of course if your brainless.....
I'm not a hater because I've always said that he's our best safety but he could be smarter and makes a great straight man.

classic

 

[Novak]

If Bushrod is out again i'd love to see DLP stay at center, Garza at guard, and try Long out at LT. I know it wont happen but i don't want to see Ola at LT anymore. It makes me cringe.

 

[DJMoore_is_fat]

jesus christ what kind of concussion did ratliff have

A career-ending one, unfortunately.

 

[ruprecht]

A career-ending one, unfortunately.

If only your posting career would end.