In disappointing losses to the pass-happy Vikings and Bengals, the 49ers saw their pass rush vanish. Following Joe Burrow’s dissection of them, they selected the edge player selected one choice behind him in the 2020 draft.
Young, the second overall pick, has shown promise while healthy something Washington hasn’t done much of lately. In a poor pass defense, he’s enjoying a rejuvenated season. He’ll be a great asset to his old Ohio State teammate and chaos-maker Nick Bosa. He isn’t very useful against the run, but if he can add to his six sacks, he can be a vital specialist in getting to the quarterback.
In the 4-3 front, the Commanders completely broke up their defensive ends. This season, Sweat has been reliable throughout, averaging more than eight sacks. For a disruptive 27-year-old in his prime, Chicago had to give up only a second-round pick and had little pass-rush upside. The Bears might give Sweat a large contract before he enters free agency.
