Washington's Young not backing down from ‘I want Tom’ Brady comments

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young isn't backing down from his comments of wanting to take on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

"Tom Brady, Tom Brady, I'm coming. I want Tom. I want Tom," Young said after Washington's NFC East division-clinching victory over Philadelphia this past Sunday, according to ESPN's John Keim.

The rookie pass-rusher doubled down on his remarks after a few days to think about it.

"I'm excited to go against the best," Young said Wednesday. "If you know me, I'm excited for every game. Tom Brady, you think I'm not excited to play against the GOAT? You trippin'. I'm not going to apologize for saying I want Tom. No, I want every quarterback I play against."

Young, who produced 7.5 sacks and a team-high four forced fumbles this season, will be tasked with applying pressure on Tampa Bay's 43-year-old signal-caller. He'll try to cool off a Bucs offense that has caught fire down the regular season's final stretch. Brady threw 12 touchdowns and one interception in the team's last four outings.

"Ask any edge rusher in the league who they want to sack, and most might say Tom Brady," Young said.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera believes the Buccaneers will use Young's statements as bulletin board material, saying, You've got to chalk it up to youthful exuberance."

For his part, Brady complimented Young ahead of the quarterback's NFL-record 42nd postseason game.

"He's obviously a great young player," Brady said. "We've got our hands full with that D-line, one of the best D-lines in the league."

Washington (7-9) will host the Buccaneers (11-5) on Saturday evening during the first day of wild-card weekend.

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