ASHBURN, Va. -- The way Chase Young finished his rookie season led to one question entering his second year: Would the Washington Football Team defensive end become a top-five pass-rusher?
That hasn't happened. And, the question now is this: Why hasn't Young been more productive?
Through eight games he has 1.5 sacks and his pressure numbers are down. His sophomore season has become more about learning lessons than establishing his ranking as an NFL pass-rusher. He has been double-teamed and chipped more often than his rookie season.
"I'm a man, I can take the criticism," Young said.