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Redskins: Arguments for and against Chase Young at No. 2 overall

By Conor Forrest

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Anti-Chase Young argument

Everything you read at the start of the argument for Chase Young is right on. He is a future star in the NFL. But how many times have we heard leading up to a draft that a player was a “generational talent”? That title was used for Bradley Chubb, Myles Garrett, Leonard Willams, DeForest Buckner, and both Bosa brothers. While all of those players are fantastic, the point is that every year, defensive stars rise up and become available in the draft. While Chase Young is truly an incredible prospect, the Redskins have too many holes to fill and not enough draft picks to do it.

The start of the league year consisted of the rest of the NFL making moves to fill spots, and the Redskins stayed relatively silent. Outside of the return of Kendall Fuller, the Redskins signed a veteran linebacker and a whole bunch of low-end depth signings. Sure, Ronald Darby signing for one year makes for a good upside signing, but there are far too many needs on the roster for Washington to go for the big, flashy pick.

The departure of Quinton Dunbar, the never-ending merry-go-round with Trent Williams, and the team parting ways with Jordan Reed all leave gaping holes at three different positions of need. Chase Young may be an incredible pass rusher, but unless he plans on playing cornerback and tight end to go with his defensive end snaps, he is a luxury the Redskins can’t afford.

Here is what they should do.

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