Chris Chester To Start At RG

[PurpleRulz]

http://profootball24x7.com/column_view.php?cid=33

What an oportunity to have at least 2 of the future of our OL in Brown and Chester.

[Heap86]

Well, Vincent isn't that great in the first place, so I guess it can't get any worse.

[PurpleRulz]

Well, Vincent isn't that great in the first place, so I guess it can't get any worse.

I am not anticipating things to be worse. Chester will have a learning curve, but his athleticism is going to be a welcome addition to the OL.

[Merlin]

Sorry about injury happening to anyone . . .

but Chris isn't going to give up his starting position once he gets in. Injuries are forcing what should have happened a while ago.

I see good things happening on the line !

[section553]

Bash Vincent if you want, but the entire O-line hasnt been getting enough credit. They have been doing a great job, including Vincent.

[Art-Florida]

I sure wish Rimph was healthy too. Then he could take a guard spot and either Brown or Chester would take the center position. This is at least a beginning and a preview of things to come.

[WxKevin]

I am kind of scared of messing with the O-Line right now since they have been doing very well. Hopefully Chester will make them even better.

Yes...I am always the Optimist :)

[21xxxv]

A POSSIBLE DEBUT . I don't see any comment about he is starting?????

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

I am kind of scared of messing with the O-Line right now since they have been doing very well. Hopefully Chester will make them even better.

Yes...I am always the Optimist :)

I AM SO WITH YOU DUDE!!! The line has been doing well and I don't like the idea of tinkering with it now:nerd:

[F Angelos]

A POSSIBLE DEBUT . I don't see any comment about he is starting?????

Nowhere does it say that Chester is starting. I expect Vincent to start but not make it through the whole game.

[darb72]

I think this goes back to Billick calling the plays.

These roll-outs and stretch plays require fairly agile offensive linemen.

In fact I'm going to make a semi-bold prediction. Musa Smith will touch the ball at least 10 times tomorrow and at least one will be a screen-pass and two others will be stretch plays to the right.*

*These predictions are null and void if Chester fails to start or gets injured.

[darb72]

Of course who here thought that Jamal would go off on the Falcons, so forget the stretch plays.

[PurpleRulz]

Chris Chester really impressed me with his athleticism today. Billick should stick with this kid. Looks like we got value with our second round pick.

[RockyMRaven]

Chris Chester really impressed me with his athleticism today. Billick should stick with this kid. Looks like we got value with our second round pick.

In the early going, his being in the line was probably part of the reason for all the false starts, but he really seemed to settle in, and the line looked pretty good. Jamal actually had some holes to run through!

[PurpleRulz]

In the early going, his being in the line was probably part of the reason for all the false starts, but he really seemed to settle in, and the line looked pretty good. Jamal actually had some holes to run through!


If our game is replayed on NFL Network (doubt it though), look at Jamal's second TD run. Chester took out two defenders and cleared a huge hole for Jamal. Chester showed agility that I have not seen out of any of our OL in years (maybe ever).

[Merlin]

Just watched the second half on TIVO.

As I mentioned earlier in this post, Chris Chester is NOT going to give up his starting slot once he gets in. We ran more successfully on the right side than I can remember this year.

Keydrick's injury is just going to be one of those "nagging" injuries that never seems to get better so that he can start again. :laugh:

Seriously, the coaching staff's judgment would be seriously remiss if they pulled the kid out. He always had more talent, it just was a question of whether he could learn everything quick enough. I thnk he proved that today.

Just maybe :thumbup: our o-line is getting better through subtraction.

[Dabruise]

I told the doubters they would love Chester once he got in. This kid can put on another 15 and will be a perennial pro bowler. He and Brown could be the foundation for one heck of a line.

[Sephy]

"But I could have told you Vincent, This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you"

You're too pretty to start, baby. Just sit on that bench where the whole world can see you!

[darb72]

I told the doubters they would love Chester once he got in. This kid can put on another 15 and will be a perennial pro bowler. He and Brown could be the foundation for one heck of a line.

Don't forget about Pashos and Terry. I'm thinking all we really need is another center/guard to replace the QB killer.

[PARavensJeff]

Chester may never see the ranks of inactive or the bench again, this kid was moving them out. I couldn't believe what I was seeing today, our last 2 #2 draft picks on the field in the same game making contributions!!!!:happy:

[HDDream]

One game against a banged up defense does not make a career, but Chester definitely looked good on Sunday.

[Prolific]

I'd have to agree, I focused on Chester's play yesterday once I heard that he was starting and while in the first half he was a little tentative and whiffed a little on a few running plays, in the second half he really settled down and got after the defenders he was blocking.

Chester's athleticism was apparent as he was all up in the second level in the second half. He's got great feet and displayed the agility and 'go-get-'em' that the Ravens were talkin about when they first drafted the kid.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/FFCJKJJLILKD/Chester.jpg

While I'd think that anyone who's a rookie at 305pds starting your first game would have a problem or two dealing with nose tackle Grady Jackson (he's one big mo-fo), he played a part in wearing him down and making him less effective in the 2nd half which allowed the Ravens to run the ball down the Falcons throats.

Chris Chester's not a 'Pro' bowler yet, but he's got the tools IMO. The key to an effective running game is getting to the 2nd level and opening gaps for the back to shoot through and get upfield.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/FFCJKJJLILKD/Chester2.jpg

This starting experience that he's gained will aid him throughout his development and don't also forget about my man Jason Brown. Things a starting to look up for the Ravens O-line future.

Just my opinion.-Pro-

[GreenWave52]

Agreed pro. It is great having the young guys out there. It will be interersting to see if they both stay at guard next year or if one of them moves to center.