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When Washington defensive end Chase Young was enjoying a standout rookie season in 2020, he was working in practice every day against longtime right tackle Morgan Moses.
Moses helped Young get better as the season wore on by not taking it easy on the then-rookie defender.
Washington released Moses in May, and now, rookie second-round pick Samuel Cosmi is running with the first team at right tackle while Cornelius Lucas is out.
Young, who spoke with the media after practice on Thursday, wants to help Cosmi get better.
“Yeah, somebody like Sam, I feel like the best thing I can do for them is just to give him everything I have, just to give him my best. If it’s going in every day and destroying him, then that’s what I have to do. That’s what I expected last year; Morgan Moses strapped me up every play.”
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Young noted he would be there for Cosmi after practice to answer questions, but the best way to prepare him for the NFL was to give him his best on every play.
Young is a consummate leader. He is not only an elite talent, but he has a strong work ethic and is always there to encourage his teammates — no matter their place on the roster.
As for Cosmi, there is no better preparation for life in the NFL than going against Young and Montez Sweat in practice each day.