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WR Terry McLaurin, WAS (2 Viewers)
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dgreen
Footballguy
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
Pulled hammy week 1? Place your bets.
dgreen
Footballguy
The details will matter. My guess is it has less guaranteed than Terry wanted but on the surface it looks like he's being paid like the guys we wanted to compare himself with.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Devil is always in the details.
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
That would mean this was largely an ego thing with Terry which I have a hard time believing. Washington was stuck here. Terry may be on the back end of his career, but he is still a great player and is far and away their best WR. They pretty much needed to cave for a multitude of reasons. It will be interesting to see the final details, but I believe Terry came out of this one smelling like roses.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
It’s already being referred to as “up to” so prepare to see some incentives and team friendly exit points. We will see.
I’m so glad this is over!!! LFG!!
I’m so glad this is over!!! LFG!!
So pretty in line with what everyone expected. These things are getting more and more predictable.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Yes! My 1 share is on a team that’s not at all deep at WR. Thank gawd.
dgreen
Footballguy
Terry would probably say “respect” instead of “ego”. Seems like a fine line between the two. I’d have no problem with either word here. At these $ levels, it’s hard for me to say any negotiation is about anything other than respect/ego. And I don’t mean to imply that’s necessarily a bad thing.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
Good thoughts from local radio guy Grant Paulsen:
Some thoughts on the McLaurin contract:
The 3-years and $96M sound amazing for the agent/ player. Team isn’t countering with their version of numbers yet likely.
Number to watch is GTD money. If it’s over $60M, Buddy Baker and Terry won the game of chicken. If lower, team did.
If GTD figure is well under $60M, team prob didn’t budge much as this dragged on.
These are details many fans won’t care about. The WR1 and fan favorite is under contract and will be on the field in Week 1. Let’s have a season.
Some thoughts on the McLaurin contract:
The 3-years and $96M sound amazing for the agent/ player. Team isn’t countering with their version of numbers yet likely.
Number to watch is GTD money. If it’s over $60M, Buddy Baker and Terry won the game of chicken. If lower, team did.
If GTD figure is well under $60M, team prob didn’t budge much as this dragged on.
These are details many fans won’t care about. The WR1 and fan favorite is under contract and will be on the field in Week 1. Let’s have a season.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
From Spotrac on twitter:
The two most important metrics are still TBD.1. Guarantees @ Signing2. 2-Year CashThis was always about Terry McLaurin financially maximizing the next two seasons. Everything after that is assumed to be fluff.
The two most important metrics are still TBD.1. Guarantees @ Signing2. 2-Year CashThis was always about Terry McLaurin financially maximizing the next two seasons. Everything after that is assumed to be fluff.
massraider
Footballguy
This.
It was all about getting Terry some extra cash. Adds on a year, and then "we'll see".
Very disappointed in this years WR contract drama. No Instagram shenanigans, no inside scoops from some Twitter donkey that reels in the suckers.
You're no Aiyuk, Terry. Do better.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
My personal read is we won’t get the real numbers until tomorrow at the earliest. Regardless of how the numbers shake out and especially if they favor the team as I suspect, they’re going to give Terry and his agent a day for victory laps.
A lot of people will use this time to say Terry had more leverage than expected and point to the headline numbers to say he won a stare down, etc. Eventually we’ll see the details but the front office wants him to feel good about it all and have his day. It’s in their best interest to do so.
A lot of people will use this time to say Terry had more leverage than expected and point to the headline numbers to say he won a stare down, etc. Eventually we’ll see the details but the front office wants him to feel good about it all and have his day. It’s in their best interest to do so.
dgreen
Footballguy
Agree. 99% of fans will only remember 3/96. It’s possible the details will show Terry got what he was asking for, but I’ll be surprised if it does. He needed to be ready for week 1 or he risked losing $800k+ every week. That, along with the possibility of a franchise tag next year gave the team some leverage.
But, as you’ve been saying, I mostly just care that this is over and Terry will be on the field.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
So, based on his previous two contracts. After year 2 of this he will sit out again. Unless he doesn't perform to his contract, in which case I'm sure he will give back the year 3 money 
I don't think the team will say much. Peters keeps a lock on most things. He will say it's great to have Terry signed and he's a great player. All the stuff he's supposed to say publicly. In the back room though, they are planning for new WR1 in 2027, if not 2026
I don't think the team will say much. Peters keeps a lock on most things. He will say it's great to have Terry signed and he's a great player. All the stuff he's supposed to say publicly. In the back room though, they are planning for new WR1 in 2027, if not 2026
Da Franchise
Footballguy
Yeah man, most important thing is it’s over and we can have a season now.
I’ve never been more curious to see the details of a contract though than this one. Think it will tell us a lot about how Peters and the front office will operate for every contract that isn’t for Jayden Daniels.
LawFitz
Footballguy
After year 2 of this he will sit out again. Unless he doesn't perform to his contract, in which case I'm sure he will give back the year 3 money
If the year 3 money isn't gaurenteed, he won't see that money if he underperforms.
rockaction
Footballguy
Jerry Jones self-destructing worse than ever while Parsons clutches his back and hollers "Oooooh my back" doesn't do it for you anymore?
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
What else are they gonna say? He’s been sitting on the couch drinking brewskis and eating tacos?
This narrative is pushed every time someone comes out of a long holdout, partly for each party to save face, but mostly because the player is actually staying in great shape. Problem exists in that being in great condition and being ready to go 100% in pads are two very different things.
I like Terry, I hope they are smart enough to limit his reps and listen to his body through the first 1/4 of the season.
While this may be true, there seems to be a common theme between players sitting out and hammy issues.
rockaction
Footballguy
I'm guessing that Terry got close to DK money. Deserves it. Sail on, sailor.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
And this is key and why I care about the details so much. I got no doubt Terry is going to look the same this year and probably next year. 2027? It starts getting less and less likely and I don’t want a $30M albatross of a contract on the books hamstringing the team for a guy putting up 650 yards and 4 TDs.
I’d have rather them tear up the existing deal and give him way more guaranteed money than extend him into 2027 and beyond without easy ways out of the deal.
Thats what all of this has been about. Not paying big money to 33 year old Terry and having as much of an option as possible on paying 32 year old Terry. WAS puts a lot of weight in analytics and this is what the analytics say is the correct approach.
rockaction
Footballguy
You're very worried about it and there's like a 99% they didn't do what you fear. There's a reason he held out that long. They didn't cave and hang the albatross around their neck. It would make absolutely no sense. He maybe got paid guarantees over two years. I'm guessing maybe even one. Anyway, if I know analytics guys, they're just not going to do that.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
Reporting from several sources now that Terrys initial ask was “well above” Justin Jefferson and “close to” Ja’Marr Chase money. Talking “well above” $35M with about $80M guaranteed.
This is why it took so long. He was out of his mind.
Still no real details out yet but maybe soon.
This is why it took so long. He was out of his mind.
Still no real details out yet but maybe soon.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
I mean, that's just how you negotiate. I'm sure JJ and Chase's initial asks were much higher as well.
On the east coast it's crabcakes not tacos.
dgreen
Footballguy
To me, the “out of his mind” part would be how long he stuck to an unreasonable number. It’s one thing to start high and meet in the middle. It’s another to start high, stay high, hold out, do interviews about wanting respect, request a trade, fake an injury to go on PUP to not be fined, and cause a team distraction only to finally agree to a reasonable number.
I know he’s not the first to do these things. I know we don’t know how the team behaved behind the scenes. I love Terry, will never hold this against him, I don’t think this will have any negative impact on him or the team going forward, and I’m really happy he’s staying on this team. But this doesn’t seem to have been the best negotiation.
fatness
Footballguy
Which sources, if you don't mind me asking?
Da Franchise
Footballguy
This.
Russini is now saying 40-41 was the starting position LOL. Standig also in on it. Keim and Sheehan both alluded to it but not as overtly.
Can’t wait to see the real numbers.
VaTerp
Footballguy
My thoughts almost word for word.
I wonder if the initial offers were so far apart (something like team at $24 and Terry at $38) that both sides got offended and irrationally dug in or something. I'm rarely surprised when people let their ego drive the conversation.
Water under the bridge now so all good. I have a good friend who would rant to me about Terry multiple times a week. I said I wouldn't worry until the Sunday before Week 1. It took longer than we all wanted but it got done. So long as he doesnt suffer a soft tissue injury the first quarter of the season, then this will be an afterthought.
The football fan in me can now pivot all my energy to the most anticipated season in DC in 30 plus years.
And the fantasy player in me is now looking at TD regression and target trends for TM17 instead of worrying about his status. Still tweaking my rankings for late drafts to see where Terry falls within my 3rd tier of WRs.
fatness
Footballguy
nittanylion
Footballguy
It's unfortunate that TMcL has such a bush-League, lower-tier agent. This all could have been wrapped up weeks ago.
Here's hoping he doesn't get injured.
Unfortunately, between luck, regression, tougher schedule, etc., etc., ***maybe*** a healthy, full season TMcL adds 1 win, IMHO. I had them at 8-9 without him, I'll go 9-10 with him. Fringe playoff Team, but not better than the Eagles, so *very* unlikely to win the Division, and not winning a 3-game road game Playoff stretch to a Super Bowl appearance they'd likely lose.
...JMHO / JKIR
Here's hoping he doesn't get injured.
Unfortunately, between luck, regression, tougher schedule, etc., etc., ***maybe*** a healthy, full season TMcL adds 1 win, IMHO. I had them at 8-9 without him, I'll go 9-10 with him. Fringe playoff Team, but not better than the Eagles, so *very* unlikely to win the Division, and not winning a 3-game road game Playoff stretch to a Super Bowl appearance they'd likely lose.
...JMHO / JKIR
fatness
Footballguy
I'll say 3 wins added, in my opinion. He kept a LOT of drives alive last year, there's no sign he's burnt out, Daniels has more experience, the O-line is better. Every reason to believe he'll keep a similar number of drives alive this year.
The just cut 3 veteran WR's once he signed. None of those guys could do half of what he can do.
steelcityman
Footballguy
I kept him last Friday in my league, and was getting worried about him missing a couple weeks, now I can exhale. Just needs to remain healthy, no muscle pulls leading up to wk1.
VaTerp
Footballguy
Watching NFL long enough its clear how important extending drives on offense and ending drives on defense is to winning AND fantasy opportunities. Long way of stating obvious importance of 3rd downs.
This post led me to look at 3rd down receiving stats. Despite being just 21st in targets and 20th in receptions, Terry was:
4th- yards
1st- TDs
7th in First downs.
Even more context for his importance to the WAS offense and you could interpret the data a couple of ways for FF. I see it as him being one of the most efficient 3rd down WRs in football with the potential to produce even more with Jayden more developed in the pocket and perhaps relying less on his legs for first downs.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
$44M guaranteed at signing (escalating to $50M in 27). Peters mopped the floor with him. So much for all that “leverage” he had. This is why you wait for details. I still want to see the annual breakdown but there’s no way to spin this as a win for Terry’s camp.
Full terms for Terry McLaurin:-- 3-year extension worth $87M base value ($29M per year).-- $44M fully guaranteed, converting to $50M in Apr '27 (his $19.15M for '25 wasn’t guaranteed).-- $30M signing bonus.-- Reachable incentives based on yards, catches, TDs, Pro Bowls & playoffs.
Sutton got $41M guaranteed. Metcalf got $60M. This appears to be an average of those contract which makes a ton of sense. Sutton is the best age comp and Metcalf is the production comp.
Full terms for Terry McLaurin:-- 3-year extension worth $87M base value ($29M per year).-- $44M fully guaranteed, converting to $50M in Apr '27 (his $19.15M for '25 wasn’t guaranteed).-- $30M signing bonus.-- Reachable incentives based on yards, catches, TDs, Pro Bowls & playoffs.
Sutton got $41M guaranteed. Metcalf got $60M. This appears to be an average of those contract which makes a ton of sense. Sutton is the best age comp and Metcalf is the production comp.
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dgreen
Footballguy
So which recent WR contract is this closest to? Who ended up being the comp?
Da Franchise
Footballguy
I just edited to add that but Sutton got $41M and Metcalf got $60M. Seems like this is an average of those deals which makes a ton of sense. Sutton is the best age comp and Metcalf the production comp.
