“This could get explosive, I believe” says Jason La Canfora of Terry McLaurin’s contract situation. According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, the two sides “remain far apart” in contract negotiations.
Here’s what La Canfora said about the supposed stalemate.
This could get explosive, I believe. He has been the Washington offense, without legit QB play or a consistent run game. McLaurin is the leader and alpha on that side of the ball. He is durable and exceptional. The Titans eventually moved AJ Brown in large degree, I’m told, because he wasn’t in peak for enough (topping out around 70-percent of the snaps). Scary Terry is an 80-90% guy and never had a Derrick Henry, or even peak Tannehill.
The fact that we haven’t heard a peep about them getting anywhere near a trade should scare Commanders fans, given how much the WR market has shifted this offseason and how much turmoil we have already seen at that position. Does this franchise have the bedside manner and nuance to handle this situation if it gets dicey? And I can’t help but wonder if at least one more receiver gets dealt (DK Metcalf could be that guy as well).
I can’t rule out a trade here. You have to consider this franchise and its leadership at the highest level.
What would it take to trade for McLaurin?
If the Washington Commanders want to lock him up long term it will likely cost over 20 million per year. However if both sides can’t come to an agreement, this is what we predict a trade for Terry McLaurin would look like:
Packers receive:
- WR Terry McLaurin
- 2023 fourth round pick
Commanders receive:
- 2023 first round pick
- 2023 third round pick
Over the first three years of his NFL career McLaurin has accumulated 222 receptions, 3,090 yards, and 16 touchdowns. He has done so with Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins, Colt McCoy, Alex Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. Give him Aaron Rodgers and watch him jump into the next “elite” level of wide receivers.
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