Chase Young was the 2020 NFL defensive rookie of the year.
That season, the Ohio State rookie forced four fumbles, recovered three fumbles, ran one back for a touchdown, collected 7.5 sacks, made 42 total tackles, had 10 tackles for a loss and 12 quarterback hits.
However, in 2021, Young, in 9 games, did not resemble the player we observed in 2020. There were only 3 tackles for a loss and only 4 quarterback hits and a mere 1.5 sacks.
Then a horrible knee injury occurred against the Tampa Bay Bucs. He missed the remainder of 2021 and almost all of 2022.
There is no easy answer to what the Commanders’ decision regarding Young’s 5th-year option should be.
Here is some of the varied Twitter reactions to the Commanders’ decision.
Commanders fan now in Nashville
Totally reasonable https://t.co/nZnpk4rAHu
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2023
Commanders fan blaming Ron Rivera
If you keep on doing the same thing why would you expect a different result? One thing is for sure this team will figure out how to screw up everything. A number 2 pick wasted is reason enough to clean house. Goodbye Riverboat Ron. Scared money can't win.
— davidalanwatts (@davidalanwatts) April 26, 2023
John Keim calming our over reactions
Washington's decision to not pick up Chase Young's fifth-year option wasn't surprising. Nor does it signal the end of his time in Washington. The Commanders don't seem inclined to try to trade him before or during the draft. null pic.twitter.com/ZxYuzxGp3l
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2023
The Rooster reminding fans of the red flags
What fans & national reporters/analysts do not understand about Chase Young is this – the #Commanders brass has many more concerns than just his health & lack of production before the injury. There's a LOT they've seen & know about. Calls @ 301-230-0980 1-4 on @team980 @Audacy pic.twitter.com/8ML7YYwXeR
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) April 26, 2023
Scott Abraham rationally reminding Young's value has plummeted
I see a lot of “maybe Chase Young will get traded during the draft” chatter tonight.
I don’t see it happening.
The main reason…I don’t think Washington will get a lot for him in return right now.
He’s barely played in two years. Chase has a lot to prove this season. pic.twitter.com/BcpaXBzgsU
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) April 27, 2023
Rick Snider 'Do they trade Young during the draft?'
My first thought on Chase Young news – do they trade him during the draft?
— Rick Snider's Washington (@Snide_Remarks) April 26, 2023
49ers fan already hoping Chase Young becomes a 49er
With all the rumors circulating about the #Commanders declining the 5th-year option on Chase Young, imagine the possibility if paired up with Nick Bosa. 👀 pic.twitter.com/3RjeLSIQZs
— FoN9ne (@FoN9ne) April 26, 2023
Seahawks fan already wanting Chase Young
WELCOME TO THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS CHASE YOUNG https://t.co/gEyFP1j6YO
— Sports ON Tap Seattle (@SONTSeattle) April 26, 2023
Starting the rumors... trying to get clicks?
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 After declining his 5th year option, Chase Young has reportedly asked for a trade.
The Bears have emerged as the front runner with their offer being the best. The package is a simple pick swap of 9 for Chase Young and 16. pic.twitter.com/KRWmFyGs6D
— Bartholomew Willijax (@B_Willijax) April 26, 2023
Texans fan already wanting Chase Young to come to Houston
Will Anderson off the left
Chase Young off the Right— # 2 Pick In Draft (@AyooTexanNation) April 26, 2023
Steelers fan already coveting Chase Young
So….Chase Young a Steelers target in 2024? Lol https://t.co/C7kj6WzbEg
— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) April 26, 2023
