Popping out of faculty, Terry McLaurin was considerably of an unknown prospect. He was in a stacked extensive receiver room at Ohio State however confirmed glimpses of greatness. McLaurin was projected by many to start out his profession as a special-teams ace and ultimately work right into a beginning position. When Washington drafted him in 2019, they shortly discovered they’d a star on their fingers.
Fan Favourite
It didn’t take lengthy for McLaurin to turn out to be a fan favourite in DC. In his debut in opposition to the Eagles he exploded for 125 yards and a 69 yard landing. He would end his rookie marketing campaign with 7 receiving touchdowns regardless of mediocre quarterback play. Actually, that was the theme for McLaurin’s profession till final season. General, McLaurin has performed with 13 completely different beginning quarterbacks over his profession in Washington.
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Regardless of the revolving door at quarterback, a horrible proprietor and several other shedding seasons, McLaurin by no means complained however as a substitute perfected his craft. He might’ve complained, requested for a commerce or spoke out to the media however that’s not who he’s. That’s why he’s so beloved in Washington, he has been a real staff participant.
Contract Standoff
Quick ahead to in the present day and McLaurin is likely one of the few coaching camp holdouts. There’s a clear disconnect in his worth between the Commanders entrance workplace and Terry’s camp. Rumors recommend McLaurin is asking within the $33m per yr vary whereas the Commanders are providing considerably decrease than that. Is he price that asking value?
That’s the place this example turns into difficult. Is he a prime 10 WR? Sure, I imagine he’s proper across the 10 vary when rating receivers. If he had been to get $33m per yr it could put him solely beneath Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb. Whereas McLaurin is clearly a star, he isn’t an elite game-breaking receiver for my part.
Adam Peters and the Washington entrance workplace most certainly suppose the identical however there’s the loyalty issue. For a few years he was the one brilliant spot on this Washington staff. He’s additionally coming off a franchise file 13 receiving touchdowns however is about to show 30 in September.
It’s not as straightforward as giving McLaurin what he desires however on the identical time you need to think about what he means to this staff and group. My intestine is telling me it will get finished for across the $30m per yr vary however this holdout might final during the pre-season.
