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After week 1 in the NFL, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is my OROY and Chase Young is my DROY

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Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) rushes as Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters (71) blocks during the second half quarter at FedExField. After just one game he is my DROY. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

I know, it is just one week of football, but what if it all ends tomorrow? Wouldn’t you want to know who the Rookie of the Year is on offense?

Well, I watched quite a bit of games this week and to be honest with you, Clyde Edwards-Helaire might be in the MVP running after one week. The former LSU running back has impressed me and he also impressed his teammate.

Tyrann Mathieu is a big fan of the young rusher.

“I’m so impressed with the young man,” Mathieu said. “Obviously, I’m a huge LSU guy. I bleed purple and gold. I’ve seen him stick his foot in the ground like that many a time. I’ve seen him bounce off plenty of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State guys. He’s a great guy for us. I think he’s going to continue to add to this offense and give us that spark that we need. I feel like he really showed up today and we played a balanced game all-around. I think he was a big part of that.”

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is my OROY after week 1

Edwards-Helaire carried the rock 25 times, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown in his first game as a professional. He is a big time player and he is been super impressive. I am just mad I did not draft him in my fantasy football draft.

Chase Young is my DROY after week 1

When it comes to the Defensive side of the ball I am giving Chase Young the Washington Football Team’s pass rusher the defensive rookie of the year award.

Young finished the game yesterday with 1.5 sacks. He racked up a sack quickly against the Eagles piss poor offensive line. Young finished with four tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. How do you think he thought he did? Well, he was hard as hell on himself after the game.

“I made a lot of mistakes out there and I can be better,” Chase said afterward. “That’s really where my head’s at right now.”

You have to love this kid. He is hungry. Right now, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Chase Young are my Rookies of the Year on offensive and defense!

Damond Talbot

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