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Which Commanders player would you steal for the Falcons?

As we look toward this week’s matchup against the Commanders, I can’t help but covet one of their players: Chase Young.

Many of you know I’m an unabashed lifelong Ohio State fan and big-time homer, and I’m not going to lie to you and claim that isn’t part of it. His 16.5 sacks during his junior season led many — including me — to believe Young was the best prospect in the 2020 draft, and the Commanders snagged him with the second overall pick.

In his rookie season, Young led all rookies with 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles, three of which he recovered.