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WR Terry McLaurin, WAS (1 Viewer)

I haven't watched any WAS games, but have defenses schemed to take him away? Going into the season he was their only receiving threat I could see defenses scheming around.
 

Terry McLaurin caught 6-of-9 targets for 102 yards in the Commanders' Week 3 loss to the Eagles.​


McLaurin has been somewhat disappointing with just six catches in the season's first two games, but against the Eagles, he came through with a handful of second half receptions in what amounted to garbage time. He led the team in receiving yards and was second in targets behind Curtis Samuel (10). McLaurin, the Commanders' only real deep threat, came down with a pretty 45-yards reception in double coverage on Carson Wentz's best throw of the day. We'd like to see McLaurin see more intermediate targets to go along with the downfield opportunities. We won't complain though. He should be fine as a WR2 option in Week 4 against the Cowboys.
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Any thoughts on getting back to "nickname" level production tonight in Chicago. Seems like the Commies are hurting at WR and trying to figure out if I play him (with Tee Higgins worries)... are we expecting to see a "Scary Terry" or "F1" game... or another meh result.
 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I just can't pull him out of my lineup, but I'll feel a LOT better when we make a QB change, coaching change, owner change....
 
Hoping he has a big week so I can trade him a little easier. Got a cluster of WRs that are all basically the same guy (Terry, Amari, Kirk, Wilson) and would love to package one for an upgrade.
 
Truebluey said:
C-Bound said:
RenegadeRoy said:
C-Bound said:
Just traded for him as part of a bigger package.
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Would love to know the trade if you don't mind sharing. Got an offer of Higbee for Terry (I have Waller).
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Jefferson/Cooper for Chubb/MClauren
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Wow! That's some trade. Takes brass B#$%%s to make that trade.
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Curious, for whom? Full discolsure, I traded away JJ. I have very good WR depth and terrible RB depth. In fact, I basically go 1 deep (Barkley).
 
C-Bound said:
Truebluey said:
C-Bound said:
RenegadeRoy said:
C-Bound said:
Just traded for him as part of a bigger package.
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Would love to know the trade if you don't mind sharing. Got an offer of Higbee for Terry (I have Waller).
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Jefferson/Cooper for Chubb/MClauren
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Wow! That's some trade. Takes brass B#$%%s to make that trade.
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Curious, for whom? Full discolsure, I traded away JJ. I have very good WR depth and terrible RB depth. In fact, I basically go 1 deep (Barkley).
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LOL Never mind, for some reason I thought you traded away Cooper Kupp with JJ, instead of Amari Cooper. Brain freeze. That's a good trade.
 
As bad as Wentz is, he’s the best QB that McLaurin has had, so I’m perplexed why his numbers are regressing - especially with Dotson missing time taking away the “more mouths to feed” counter.
 
C-Bound said:
Truebluey said:
C-Bound said:
RenegadeRoy said:
C-Bound said:
Just traded for him as part of a bigger package.
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Would love to know the trade if you don't mind sharing. Got an offer of Higbee for Terry (I have Waller).
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Jefferson/Cooper for Chubb/MClauren
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Wow! That's some trade. Takes brass B#$%%s to make that trade.
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Curious, for whom? Full discolsure, I traded away JJ. I have very good WR depth and terrible RB depth. In fact, I basically go 1 deep (Barkley).
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Unless this is not-PPR, in which case I have no opinion, I still don't like it for you. No matter how much WR depth you have JJ is still special.

For ROS I would easily take JJ over Chubb and Amari over Terry, who has quickly entered into a guy you don't want to play unless you don't have another decent alternative.

I get Chubb's having a great season and he's a great runner but I don't see his pace holding up.
 
Dr. Octopus said:
As bad as Wentz is, he’s the best QB that McLaurin has had, so I’m perplexed why his numbers are regressing - especially with Dotson missing time taking away the “more mouths to feed” counter.
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I also can't offer an explanation but even going back to all the training camp reports I consumed daily, pre-season games, etc, etc they just never seemed to click. Unfortunately Terry is not the kind to complain so he can't even get a squeaky wheel treatment.
 
Dr. Octopus said:
As bad as Wentz is, he’s the best QB that McLaurin has had, so I’m perplexed why his numbers are regressing - especially with Dotson missing time taking away the “more mouths to feed” counter.
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Watching the game, Wentz just flat out doesn't see him a lot when he's wide open. I don't know why Wentz doesn't look to him more as the primary read, but he doesn't
 
finfansteve said:
This guy needs to get traded out of the purgatory that is Washington
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Signed a 3 year extension in July, not going anywhere for at least another year most likely with his new cap numbers.

We’ll just have to see what retread under center Wash goes with next year… Jimmy G?
 
Wentz and it seems they have McLauren running deeper routes this season for some reason.

Have looked at a few of Washington's games and Wentz has missed open receivers
He does not see the field well and has always missed open receivers
Add in the O-Line has been awful protecting the QB and creating running lanes
The play calling stinks putting the offense in obvious throwing downs with an o-line that can't protect
Not real smart play calling at all.

Would not be surprised if the offense is better with the backup.
 
Guss said:
Wentz and it seems they have McLauren running deeper routes this season for some reason.

Have looked at a few of Washington's games and Wentz has missed open receivers
He does not see the field well and has always missed open receivers
Add in the O-Line has been awful protecting the QB and creating running lanes
The play calling stinks putting the offense in obvious throwing downs with an o-line that can't protect
Not real smart play calling at all.

Would not be surprised if the offense is better with the backup.
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I hope that you are correct since Terry was doing little with Wentz but this team seems to have issues all over beyond QB.
 
Dr. Octopus said:
chad in Indy said:
Actually optimistic to see how McLaurin does with Heinicke while Wentz is out.
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Heiecke can not even reach McLaurin. He’s a high school level QB. I can not believe Washington would go back to him.
McLaurin goes to the bench for me.
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Does Sam Howell have a deep ball? I don't recall from his days at UNC.... I think his strength was intermediate routes... accuracy but not long ball stuff... I just did not have a high value on him coming out.. but he was projected well after 2020 season ... then the bottom fell out in 2021. I don't think he has the "typical QB physical traits" ... only 6'1" & 5th round pick.... but Brady looked worse when he came out .... so there is that...
 
I get it, Heinicke sucks. But as a McLaurin owner I'm fine rolling the dice with anyone not named Carson. Carson has looked away from Terry, missed him when he was open, and looked woefully inaccurate every week except week 1. Wentz is awful, no question, and Terry's YPG this season has actually beeen slightly worse this year than it was last year with TH. Terry needs targets. His route running, separation and explosiveness jump off the screen. I'm more worried about Riverboat Ron's manlove for Samuel than anything else. Get Terry the ball in space, let him make something happen. Samuel proved last week he can't catch. If you want to mix him in use him in the backfield. Terry is a weapon, you'll need him if you want to win.
 
It's crazy to drop a player of this talent unless it's an extremely small redraft, which is fine. Even in the Bears game on TNF he jumps off the screen with the ball in his hands. He's a buy low at this point IMHO. Obviously you don't want to overpay but talent always wins out in the end. And he's one of the hardest workers in the league. He gets open. He gets separation. He's electric.
 
Dr. Octopus said:
chad in Indy said:
Actually optimistic to see how McLaurin does with Heinicke while Wentz is out.
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Heiecke can not even reach McLaurin. He’s a high school level QB. I can not believe Washington would go back to him.
McLaurin goes to the bench for me.
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Now you're just being foolish. The guy has started in the NFL and has had some good games. No HS level QB can do that.

He doesn't need to be better than Wentz for McLaurin's production to go up. He just has to look his way and actually throw him the ball. McLaurin averaging just short of 4 catches and 60 yards per week with Wentz with a whopping 1 TD, Can't get much worse than that for a player of McLaurins ability.
 
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Birdie048 said:
Dr. Octopus said:
chad in Indy said:
Actually optimistic to see how McLaurin does with Heinicke while Wentz is out.
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Heiecke can not even reach McLaurin. He’s a high school level QB. I can not believe Washington would go back to him.
McLaurin goes to the bench for me.
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Does Sam Howell have a deep ball? I don't recall from his days at UNC.... I think his strength was intermediate routes... accuracy but not long ball stuff... I just did not have a high value on him coming out.. but he was projected well after 2020 season ... then the bottom fell out in 2021. I don't think he has the "typical QB physical traits" ... only 6'1" & 5th round pick.... but Brady looked worse when he came out .... so there is that...
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Howell has a VERY strong arm. In preseason I thought he was the best QB by far. And I'm as Duke fan and hate all things UNC....but this kid has got the goods. If he was taller he would have been a 1st or at least 2nd round pick IMO. I will never understand why they aren't starting Howell to see what they have in him right now. Give him the season to prove he's the future or he's not.
 
Jacob's Ladder said:
It's crazy to drop a player of this talent unless it's an extremely small redraft, which is fine. Even in the Bears game on TNF he jumps off the screen with the ball in his hands. He's a buy low at this point IMHO. Obviously you don't want to overpay but talent always wins out in the end. And he's one of the hardest workers in the league. He gets open. He gets separation. He's electric.
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I get it, I like him too... but he can't throw it to himself. WFT's QB options are just terrible. And I wonder how high his ceiling could possibly be in a; 1st down run, 2nd down run, 3rd & long dump off to RB, keep the clock running, 6-7 possession game.
 
efactor said:
Dr. Octopus said:
efactor said:
Now you're just being foolish. The guy has started in the NFL and has had some good games. No HS level QB can do that.
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Do you really think I meant it literally?
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So, you were just being foolish to try to make your point? Got cha
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Sure to some extent. I honestly apologize if that’s a waste of time or for the reason it bothers you. He’s an overmatched NFL QB. Obviously he’s one of the best in the world at the position. I was a bit in jest, but the point is he’s not going to make a difference. I’m surprised the don’t try Howell but maybe they want to wait a while on him.
 
Dizzy said:
Jacob's Ladder said:
It's crazy to drop a player of this talent unless it's an extremely small redraft, which is fine. Even in the Bears game on TNF he jumps off the screen with the ball in his hands. He's a buy low at this point IMHO. Obviously you don't want to overpay but talent always wins out in the end. And he's one of the hardest workers in the league. He gets open. He gets separation. He's electric.
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I get it, I like him too... but he can't throw it to himself. WFT's QB options are just terrible. And I wonder how high his ceiling could possibly be in a; 1st down run, 2nd down run, 3rd & long dump off to RB, keep the clock running, 6-7 possession game.
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I understand, I just think it's a little early to give up. Maybe TH improves with a year of experience? He wouldn't be the first QB to succeed with a noodle arm in limited action. He certainly has a lot more talent around him this go-around. I just feel like you have to at least see how it plays out after a week or three with TH. A lot is dependent on the size of your league, size of your roster and what format your league is as well. In my league top WW options are all projected for 2-3 points per week so I'm in between a rock and a hard place. I have to give him a chance.
 
Jacob's Ladder said:
Dizzy said:
Jacob's Ladder said:
It's crazy to drop a player of this talent unless it's an extremely small redraft, which is fine. Even in the Bears game on TNF he jumps off the screen with the ball in his hands. He's a buy low at this point IMHO. Obviously you don't want to overpay but talent always wins out in the end. And he's one of the hardest workers in the league. He gets open. He gets separation. He's electric.
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I get it, I like him too... but he can't throw it to himself. WFT's QB options are just terrible. And I wonder how high his ceiling could possibly be in a; 1st down run, 2nd down run, 3rd & long dump off to RB, keep the clock running, 6-7 possession game.
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I understand, I just think it's a little early to give up. Maybe TH improves with a year of experience? He wouldn't be the first QB to succeed with a noodle arm in limited action. He certainly has a lot more talent around him this go-around. I just feel like you have to at least see how it plays out after a week or three with TH. A lot is dependent on the size of your league, size of your roster and what format your league is as well. In my league top WW options are all projected for 2-3 points per week so I'm in between a rock and a hard place. I have to give him a chance.
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Terry goes to the bench this week for me. He needs targets. Maybe a new QB gets the great WR the ball. Maybe not.
 
DocHolliday said:
Jacob's Ladder said:
Dizzy said:
Jacob's Ladder said:
It's crazy to drop a player of this talent unless it's an extremely small redraft, which is fine. Even in the Bears game on TNF he jumps off the screen with the ball in his hands. He's a buy low at this point IMHO. Obviously you don't want to overpay but talent always wins out in the end. And he's one of the hardest workers in the league. He gets open. He gets separation. He's electric.
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I get it, I like him too... but he can't throw it to himself. WFT's QB options are just terrible. And I wonder how high his ceiling could possibly be in a; 1st down run, 2nd down run, 3rd & long dump off to RB, keep the clock running, 6-7 possession game.
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I understand, I just think it's a little early to give up. Maybe TH improves with a year of experience? He wouldn't be the first QB to succeed with a noodle arm in limited action. He certainly has a lot more talent around him this go-around. I just feel like you have to at least see how it plays out after a week or three with TH. A lot is dependent on the size of your league, size of your roster and what format your league is as well. In my league top WW options are all projected for 2-3 points per week so I'm in between a rock and a hard place. I have to give him a chance.
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Terry goes to the bench this week for me. He needs targets. Maybe a new QB gets the great WR the ball. Maybe not.
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If you have that luxury, I completely understand. With bye weeks starting, I don't have that luxury. I really need him to perform this week. With Ron's Cinderella Samuel turning back into a pumpkin in front of everyone's eyes on TNF, I hope he finally recognizes who the best WR on the field is. Feed Terry.
 
Terry McLaurin caught 5-of-9 targets for 56 yards in the Commanders' Week 9 loss to the Vikings.

McLaurin enjoyed a 32.3 percent target share but failed to hit on any big plays in a close, low-scoring game in which neither team pushed the pace, seeming content to grind it out. Week 9 was a disappointing outing for McLaurin after 11 catches for 186 yards and a touchdown over his previous two games. Taylor Heinicke continues zeroing in on McLaurin as his unquestioned top receiver. McLaurin's downside lies in Washington's willingness to play ugly, slow games if they aren't pushed by their opponents. He should be back to WR2 status in Week 10 against the Eagles -- a matchup that screams negative, pass-heavy game script for Washington.
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Terry McLaurin caught 8-of-11 targets for 128 yards in the Commanders' Week 10 win over the Eagles.​

McLaurin was Taylor Heinicke's favorite target again, earning 38 percent of the backup's attempts versus the Eagles. The speedy receiver now has 370 yards in Heinicke's four starts. Luckily for McLaurin, Heinicke is 3-1 as the starter, giving him a real shot at holding the job down once Carson Wentz is healthy. Wentz is able to be activated from injured reserve this week. If Heinicke keeps the job, McLaurin will sit just outside the WR1 ranks for his Week 11 matchup with the Texans.
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WR Terry McLaurin burns Eagles as Commanders capture big upset win

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"Terry was terrific," head coach Ron Rivera said after the game. "Really appreciated the way he did things and wanting the ball. It's like when we said it, when we agreed to the contract this summer, I told you, this was an organizational decision. A young man like that impacts who you are."

McLaurin is one of the best young receivers in the NFL. He can get open with precise route running, has speed to burn, wiggle after the catch and great hands at the catch point. He's the entire package. The Commanders' lack of national success is the only thing holding back McLaurin from being a consensus top-10 WR nationwide.
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It wasn't some schlub defense McLaurin burned Monday night. He became the only receiver with 80-plus yards against the Eagles this season and repeatedly beat top corner Darius Slay, making the veteran look slow at times.
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"I've said this before, you paid the guy a lot of money in the offseason for a reason because he continues to make big plays," Heinicke said of the wideout. "So when we have one-on-one with Terry we like that. Whenever I see one-on-one with Terry I get excited and I have full confidence in him to win because he continues to do so."

McLaurin's production in recent weeks is a big reason Heinicke should retain the starting role. The wideout has 9.0 targets per game, 6.0 catches for 92.5 yards with Heinicke as the starter in 2022. With Carson Wentz, McLaurin averaged 6.2 targets, 3.7 catches and 61.2 yards.
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Beyond the stats, McLaurin has clearly become the leader and heartbeat of the 5-5 Commanders.
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