As the Falcons worked their way through training camp and the first half of their exhibition slate, the well-documented battle at right guard only grew more intense.
According to head coach Dan Quinn, longtime pro Chris Chester and rookie Wes Schweitzer are both making strong cases for the job. And with only two games left before the regular season opener, this competition will be one to watch through the remainder of the preseason.
“Well, we know it’s alive, that’s for sure, in terms of Wes and Chris (competing),” Quinn said Tuesday. “Both guys have really risen up to the challenge, so to speak.