Washington Redskins newest star defensive lineman, Chase Young, hopped on a video call to talk with the local media on Monday afternoon, making an introduction to the crew and laying down the groundwork for what he will be doing next, and how he hopes the start of his career goes in Washington.
Throughout the interview, Young discussed his aspirations in the NFL, what got him to where he currently is, and a bit about how his process shakes out when preparing for games. Young also dived into what it means to play in his hometown, and how he’s already leaned on his teammates around him to get better. We have laid out some of the best quotes below.
Chase Young says that he used to ask coaches to put a cut ups of every sack in the NFL, specifically of Khalil Mack , Joey and Nick Bosa #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Chase Young says if he can compare himself to anyone it’s Julius Peppers. #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Scouts often make comparisons between Chase Young and Julius Peppers. Chase just did as well. "That's a guy I always grew up watching." His dad was a fan of the Carolina pass rusher.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 27, 2020
Chase Young on his time at Ohio State: "There's a lot of stuff I can correct. I can definitely get better."
Scary thought there.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2020
Chase Young says he went over to Jonathan Allen's house after the draft. He wanted to meet the defensive leaders.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2020
Chase Young said he went over Jonathan Allen’s house the day after the draft. Wanted to meet with one of the leaders of the team. Plans to meet with Montez Sweat, too #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Chase Young says when it comes to OL, he spends a few days studying them, play recognition, stance different during formations, tendencies #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Chase Young said he took one day off after the draft, but otherwise, he’s been trying to get into communication with his coaches and teammates. #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Chase Young on coming back home for his professional career: "You just have to have good people around you." Young says he has to set up boundaries between his personal team and the people coming out of the wood work
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2020
“I get the play in front of my family, I get to put on for where I’m from. … I get to play for the Washington Redskins.” #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Most exciting thing for Chase Young said is his parents being 20 min away for home games. When the team gets the W maybe having a little party or cookout #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 27, 2020
Chase Young: "I want every kid in Maryland, every kid in the DMV to know I'm just a good guy, a regular guy." Says hard work is the key to making it.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2020
Chase Young says his father continued to grow during college and after college, so he could definitely get taller
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2020
Off the field, Young plans to make "a big impact." Wants every kid in the DMV to know he's a good guy/regular person just like everyone else. Always wants to have a foundation to help others.
"I'm definitely going to try and make my presence felt throughout the whole community."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 27, 2020
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