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Bears OLB Young: I'm 'slobbering at the mouth' when I get to rush

Published Dec. 17, 2015 10:01 a.m. ET

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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young really likes to rush the passer. When he played defensive end, he could rush out of a three-point stance on every down. Now that Bears defensive coordinator, his two-point stance is supposed to disguise what he's doing.

Young offered a graphic description of why he's not so great at keeping that secret.

Via Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune.

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio installed a 3-4 scheme in Chicago this season, and Young was one of the slowest players to adjust to the change. After leading the team with 10.0 sacks in 2014, he recorded just one sack in the first eight games.

Great quote from Willie Young on why being in a 2-point stance offers no unpredictability as to his role on a play: pic.twitter.com/ho623x4rcp
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) December 16, 2015

However, Young has really come along in his new role as of late. The 30-year-old pass-rusher has recorded a sack in each of the past four games. Although he looked like a poor fit in the Bears' defense at this time last month, perhaps there's still a future for Young in Chicago.