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So, you know Terry McLaurin, right? Coming outta college, he was kinda flying under the radar. Not like the big names everyone was ranting about. The guy was in Ohio State’s jam-packed receiver room, popping in here and there with some flashy moments. People thought, “Hey, he’ll be a special teams dude at first, maybe start later.” But man, when Washington picked him in 2019? Boom. Instant star.
A DC Darling
Crazy how quick McLaurin became Washington’s go-to guy. I mean, his first game against the Eagles was just bonkers. He racked up, like, 125 yards? And this wild 69-yard touchdown. Even with the whole quarterback shuffle – seriously, 13 different starters? – he still snagged 7 touchdowns that year! Dude’s consistency is unreal. And the real kicker? Through all that roster chaos and, let’s face it, a questionable team owner, he just kept grinding. No whining, just working. That’s why fans adore him, for real. No diva moments, just pure heart.
Contract Drama
Fast forward, and now we’re in a bit of a pickle. McLaurin’s holding out from training camp. The Commanders’ front office and his peeps? Not vibing on his worth. Heard he’s asking for $33m a year. Big bucks, but is he that level?
Tricky question. Top 10 receiver? Yeah, I’d say he’s hovering around that mark. But $33m? That’s just a smidge below the big dogs like Ja’Marr Chase and crew. While McLaurin shines bright, he’s not that ultimate game-changer, in my book, anyway.
Adam Peters and the Washington brass probably see it that way too, but there’s history, right? McLaurin’s been their shining light for ages. Setting records and all, even with him hitting the big 3-0 soon. Do they pay up or play hardball? Feels like my gut’s saying they’ll settle around $30m – but this could drag through preseason. Who even knows?
