SkinsNoles21 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Redskins agreed to terms on a five-year, $20 million contract with G/C Chris Chester. As they always do, the Redskins are overpaying for mediocre talent. Chester has struggled and eventually been benched anytime the Ravens tried to give him a long-term starting role. But the 'Skins are in desperate need of warm bodies on the offensive line and Chester fits the bill. He has connections to Redskins offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who spent three years with the Ravens between 2005-07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 You can tell the front office is different when the Redskins are signing young OL. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanathegreat Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 He can play both center and guard, which is great. I think the center spot is Monty's to lose as of now, and this guy is probably going to provide depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Chester is a body, but, he's not an improvement to our starting group, and, potentially, might not make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 That's alot of money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosandskinsMUSTwin Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Guy started 14 games for the Ravens last year. Certainly not camp fodder. Most likely your starting Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 That answers my question on depth, or could be camp fodder, at the center position. Or maybe he's a hedge on Montgomery or cook at center. Skins need starters more then depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Please Lord let him be better than the last center we picked up from Baltimore. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tris Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Sounds like he was a bit miscast in Balt's power scheme and struggle to stick. Hopefully we are better able to use his athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Someone said in the big FA thread that he played a lot of Guard for the Ravens last year. Could be our new Right Guard right here. That would be awesome, Land Jamal Brown, and then sign a few camp bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Chester played RG last year: http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/54877/NYJ_Gamebook.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 so... one of the biggest signings (money wise) is this guy right? i mean 4M/year.... i think Bowen is the only signing thats bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Depth? The skins OL needs starters not depth. Chris Chester is a starting center. Now we need a starting RT. Ignore my previous statement, I wasn't familiar with him playing at C for Baltimore, and had to look him up, then someone mentioned he played guard, which changed my mind at that point, definitely not a Depth signing, unless someone on roster now beats him out which would be even better right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I do not know anything about this guy, but we certainly need interior linemen, so I think this is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmike Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 From Ravens message board: http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/topic/38586-report-washington-ravens-sign-ol-chris-chester/ "LOL, There goes Danny boy spending big bucks on marginal players" "Definitely overpaid." "Way to overpay our weakest link of our O-line." "They'll find out pretty quick that they won't get a return on that investment" "Snyder continues to show how terrible he is at judging a player's value." "The Ravens were not giving that much money to a guy who would only be rotated on the line rather than a full-time starter. Chester would've seen lots of snaps, but he certainly wouldn't have taken over starting duties. Thanks for making these decisions easier for the Ravens front office, Dan Snyder." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzapf Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 He definitely has the right size for the ZBS, but Raven's fans all seem to agree this is a bad over payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Was playing RG last year. I'd say thats where he slated to play here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I wonder if he'll be playing Guard or Center for us. He can do either. Kind of hope Monty gets a good shot at center now..... and he gets guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanathegreat Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Will Montgomery is going to start at center guys. Chester probably plays [starts] at guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 how much of it is guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 lol doesnt sound like that great of signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Restate for effect: In 2008, he started 11 games at right guard after Marshal Yanda sustained a season-ending knee injury. In 2009, Chester started the first nine games while Yanda recovered and started four more games at tight end. Last season, he was pressed into the starting role at right guard after Jared Gaither was lost for the season. That's 3 years of GUARD experience. He hasn't played center much in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Dunlop Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tris Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Guy started 14 games for the Ravens last year. Certainly not camp fodder. Most likely your starting Center. The Baltimore Sun expects the Ravens to let free agent G/C Chris Chester test the open market.The Sun has reported that Chester is unhappy with his use in Baltimore, so it sounds like he'll be doing a lot more than testing the market. A backup-level talent, Chester has primarily played guard the past three seasons, but is a competent center. His versatility should be an asset as he peddles his wares. Jul 17, 10:53 AMSource: Baltimore Sun The Baltimore Sun believes free agent G/C Chris Chester hasn't been happy with the way the Ravens have used him. The 2006 second-rounder has been shuffled around because he's never played well enough to be given a long-term starting role. The Ravens want him to add strength if he's going to succeed Matt Birk at center. The Redskins should have little trouble recruiting Chester if a starting job is promised. Related: RedskinsSource: Baltimore Sun Jul 13, 9:02 AM Chris Chester - C - Ravens The Ravens want to bring back free agent G/C Chris Chester as a reserve. Chester was a primary culprit in the Ravens' run-blocking woes as the starting right guard last year. With Marshal Yanda ticketed for a move back inside, Chester would head back to the bench as insurance for center Matt Birk, who struggled with injuries late last season. Source: Baltimore Sun Jun 12, 8:26 PM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens extended restricted free agent tenders to C/RG Chris Chester and RG/RT Marshal Yanda. Chester got the original pick tender. He's a league-average starter and was originally a second-round pick, so that was the only way to go. Yanda's tender level is unknown, but it's safe to assume it was high. Behind Haloti Ngata, extending Yanda's contract is one of Baltimore's top priorities. Related: Marshal YandaSource: Aaron Wilson on Twitter Mar 2, 4:17 PM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Chris Chester returned the starting right guard job in Week 15, sending Oniel Cousins back to the bench. The Ravens tried Cousins at tackle and Marshal Yanda at right guard in Week 14, only to ditch the experiment after one week. Chester's return coincided with Ray Rice's breakout game against the Saints, so the tinkering will likely come to an end. Related: Oniel CousinsSource: Baltimore Sun Dec 24, 10:28 AM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens coach John Harbaugh said RG Chris Chester (cellulitis) could return to practice this week. Chester missed his second straight game this past week with a bacterial leg infection. With such an unpredictable ailment, you never know long it might keep him out, but it sounds like he has a shot to return in Week 13. It would be great timing, as LT Michael Oher is banged up and the Steelers are coming to town. Source: Baltimore Sun Nov 30, 9:08 AM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens declared RG Chris Chester, WR Marcus Smith, TE Ed Dickson, DL Brandon McKinney, DL Lamar Divens, LB Dannell Ellerbe, CB Fabian Washington, and S Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 12 against the Buccaneers. Tony Moll will fill in at right guard for a second straight week. Ray Rice remains an elite fantasy play against a weak Bucs run defense. Nov 28, 3:08 Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens RG Chris Chester (cellulitis) has not been ruled out for Week 12. Said head coach John Harbaugh, "I'm certain he (Chester) could go in and play without practicing this week." Though Chester is seemingly healthy enough to take the field, the team would be hard pressed to rush him back after Tony Moll filled in admirably in Week 11. Ray Rice's matchup remains the same regardless if Chester or Moll starts. Related: Ray RiceSource: Baltimore Sun Nov 27, 9:02 AM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens beat writer Jamison Hensley does not sound optimistic about RG Chris Chester's (questionable, skin infection) chances of playing in Week 11. Tony Moll would start in place of Chester. He won't be a significant downgrade in the run blocking game, and Ray Rice will continue to be an elite start against Carolina. Related: Ray Rice, Tony MollSource: Jamison Hensley on Twitter Nov 20, 12:53 PM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed that RG Chris Chester was recently hospitalized with a skin infection. "We think he'll be there for Sunday, but you never know with those things," Harbaugh said. Harbaugh didn't say if it was a staph infection. The Ravens are likely to gash the Panthers on the ground regardless of Chester's status. Chester, in fact, is one of Baltimore's poorest run blockers up front. Source: National Football Post Nov 19, 2:16 PM Chris Chester - C - Ravens Ravens re-signed restricted free agent C/G Chris Chester to a one-year contract. Unless he draws trade interest from zone-blocking teams during next week's draft, Chester will return to his rule as interior swing man and tight end in jumbo packages. Apr 13, 7:00 Chris Chester - C - Ravens Restricted free agent C/G Chris Chester is reportedly drawing interest from other teams, though he's not expected to draw an offer sheet. Any interest Chester receives would likely be coming from zone-blocking teams, but they're not going to give up a third-round pick to sign him. The Redskins or Seahawks may try to entice the Ravens to give up their swing lineman by offering a lesser draft pick. Related: Seahawks, RedskinsSource: National Football Post Apr 10, 3:33 PM Chris Chester - C - Ravens The Ravens have assigned an original pick tender to restricted free agent C/G Chris Chester. Chester also plays tight end in "jumbo" packages. Taken in the second round of the '06 draft when Baltimore was toying with a zone-blocking scheme, Chester has somewhat fallen out of favor with the switch to a power system. I am glad we are addressing the line, but I am not holding out hope that this guy is going to be the answer at RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Guy started 14 games for the Ravens last year. Certainly not camp fodder. Most likely your starting Center. He started so many games because Jared Gaither's injury (which kept him out the entire season) shook the offensive line up. Ideally he would have sat on the bench for most of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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