Remember those first couples of days in training camp where all we could collectively do was watch rookie Chase Young and marvel at the athletic specimen that he was?
It’s been some time since we’ve been able to see him dominate in drills, as the team has been holding him out for the past couple of practices with a hip flexor injury that they say is minor. When talking to the media on Sunday, head coach Ron Rivera addressed the situation again, saying that they feel confident in where Young is, and at this point, they are trying to be as cautious as possible so as not to put his future with the team at risk.
Ron Rivera said regarding Chase Young, they maybe being more cautious than they need to be. He said he checks in with Young, making sure he’s learning in the classroom and good mentally. They have three weeks until a game, so they have some time to work him back in.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 23, 2020
The fact that this injury came early in camp is a good thing, because it gives both the team and Young a chance to adjust going forward, and make sure that he is healthy enough for the first game once it rolls around. With a young and talented player like Chase, there has to be a broader mindset, making sure you have him healthy for years to come, rather than for any single week.
No worries in Washington, just cautious patience.
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