McLaurin is signing a 3-year extension worth up to $71 million
 

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Commanders’ Terry McLaurin is signing a 3-year extension worth up to $71 million in new money that places him amongst the NFL’s top-five highest-paid WRs, sources tell ESPN. Buddy Baker and Tony Bonagura of Exclusive Sports Group finalized deal today w/ Washington SVP Rob Rogers.

The new three-year extension for Terry McLaurin includes a $28 million signing bonus, the largest given to any wide receiver, and also has 76.4 percent of the new money in deal guaranteed. The deal contractually ties the 26-year-old McLaurin to Washington through the 2025 season.

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Great job Terry!

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I'll admit I was beginning to get worried, missing mandatory team activities is the start of serious things, and my worry was that nothing would happen before the start of the actual TC.

Great news. And it's not that expensive IMO. He's only the 7th best paid WR in terms of APY (per OTC and spotrac). And we know today's overpay is tomorrow's bargain.

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This is great news! Kid deserves every penny. Can't wait to see what he and Wentz can do. Very happy to see this.

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Love it! Let’s fucking go!

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The high guarantees are notable, the highest signing bonus ever given to a WR and high guaranteed percentage speaks to how unlikely Washington thinks it is that Terry will underperform. This contract says they know what they have with him and they're comfortable he will be the man like he has been the first three years.

I also think from Terry's perspective, he clearly didn't get caught up in average annual value for show. He and his side wanted high guarantees and I don't blame them. If there's ever a guy you can depend on, it's him, and he converted that trait into the highest signing bonus ever granted to a WR.

You know it's a good negotiation when both sides walk away feeling good, I bet they both did. HTTC and congrats Terry!

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Y E S ! ! !

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Waiting on contract details to analyze cap impact. But knowing it's a $28M signing bonus, that piece should be $7M per season starting this year. So our available cap space should drop from $17.9M to $10.9M for this season.

I don't anticipate any other impact on this year's cap, since the deal is an extension the new salaries will kick in come 2023. But details could yield some additional nuances.

For now, assume the Commanders are operating with $10.9M in cap space currently. They'd probably look at that as enough room to pick up a LB on the cheap, or save it for the season to make sure they have room for emergency injury replacements.

The longer Landon Collins goes unsigned the more I think we'll pick him back up on a team-friendly deal.

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His production so far in his pro career really is amazing with the qbs he's worked with. Nothing against those guys but excited to see what he can do with Wentz's tools and our other stud receivers. No excuses for the offense in 2022.

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I'm so happy for Terry and more Happier for Commanders nation... Let's Go

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I just have a feeling McLaurin and Dotson are going to be terrorizing NFL defenses for a long time. Good luck trying man coverage on one of them. Samuel and Brown will hopefully break out also.

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[QUOTE=Schneed10;1317986]Waiting on contract details to analyze cap impact. But knowing it's a $28M signing bonus, that piece should be $7M per season starting this year. So our available cap space should drop from $17.9M to $10.9M for this season.



I don't anticipate any other impact on this year's cap, since the deal is an extension the new salaries will kick in come 2023. But details could yield some additional nuances.



For now, assume the Commanders are operating with $10.9M in cap space currently. They'd probably look at that as enough room to pick up a LB on the cheap, or save it for the season to make sure they have room for emergency injury replacements.



The longer Landon Collins goes unsigned the more I think we'll pick him back up on a team-friendly deal.[/QUOTE]Thanks a lot for the cap estimation !
I'll admit I don't get the hype around resigning Collins. Yes he played better after the switch to "don't call him a linebacker" linebacker, but let's not act like he was some sort of MVP.
There are better available options at LB. Ones that allow you to play your base defense. Which we can't for now.

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[quote=The Skinsinator;1317990]I just have a feeling McLaurin and Dotson are going to be terrorizing NFL defenses for a long time. Good luck trying man coverage on one of them. Samuel and Brown will hopefully break out also.[/quote]

Love this group of WR…Cam Sims is a solid depth guy as well

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[quote=The Skinsinator;1317990]I just have a feeling McLaurin and Dotson are going to be terrorizing NFL defenses for a long time. Good luck trying man coverage on one of them. Samuel and Brown will hopefully break out also.[/quote]


And McLaurin and Dotson raising hell will open things up for Cole Turner, or our other TE's.

It feels like we're finally putting the pieces in place.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1317991]Thanks a lot for the cap estimation !
I'll admit I don't get the hype around resigning Collins. Yes he played better after the switch to "don't call him a linebacker" linebacker, but let's not act like he was some sort of MVP.
There are better available options at LB. Ones that allow you to play your base defense. Which we can't for now.

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So what is the "base" defense?

I think that bringing back Collins is the right move.

In the first four weeks of last season, he played about 30% of his snaps at deep safety and blitzed an average of once per game. He allowed a passer rating of 118.8, along with four TDs.

In the eight games after that, he recorded an interception, two sacks, and 10 stops (PFF). That is enough to grade him as the NFL's best run defender among safeties during that span.

Is there a better option on the team, or in FA?

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[quote=Pervis_Griffith;1317995]And McLaurin and Dotson raising hell will open things up for Cole Turner, or our other TE's.

It feels like we're finally putting the pieces in place.[/quote]Yes it does. Robinson feels like the every down back that we haven't had in awhile either. Would love to see what Gibson can do as more of a 3rd down back and split him wide some. McKissic is no joke either at all. Weapons everywhere. No excuses. Huge signing.

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Let's hope the O line stays healthy. Flowers is still out there, BTW. I guess with some of our FA signings, they're not likely to go in that direction, but he played quite well for us.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1317998]So what is the "base" defense?

I think that bringing back Collins is the right move.

In the first four weeks of last season, he played about 30% of his snaps at deep safety and blitzed an average of once per game. He allowed a passer rating of 118.8, along with four TDs.

In the eight games after that, he recorded an interception, two sacks, and 10 stops (PFF). [B]That is enough to grade him as the NFL's best run defender among safeties during that span.
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Is there a better option on the team, or in FA?[/quote]

The 4-3 is our base defense. I know we play a lot of nickel and dime. But we still do play a significant part of snaps in 4-3. And for now we just don't have the roster for that. That is an issue.

As for Collins I think the bolded part says it all. "best run defenders among safeties"... but he wasn't a safety ! He was a glorified LB ! And while he was really good against the run at times, he still missed some guys, took some bad angles at times and wasn't good enough defending the pass. Grading him amongst safeties to sign him as a LB is flawed.

I'm not saying we couldn't use him. I'm saying look at our depth chart.
DB: Fuller, WJ3, St Juste, Curl, McCain, Darrick Forrest, Danny Johnson, Reaves etc...
LB: Holcomb, Davis, Hudson (hybrid) and then bellow average JAGS... We have 2.5 starting LBs.

Put aside the fact Collins played for us last year and tell me who we need more: a former safety that played better when put in a LB position, or a proven MLB with a LB body and skills ala Schobert, Hightower, Minter, Kwon Alexander, Ogletree etc... ?
I was a big fan of the Collins signing, but his progress after the switch to LB is overblown IMO. The Collins experience failed.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1318018]The 4-3 is our base defense. I know we play a lot of nickel and dime. But we still do play a significant part of snaps in 4-3. And for now we just don't have the roster for that. That is an issue.

As for Collins I think the bolded part says it all. "best run defenders among safeties"... but he wasn't a safety ! He was a glorified LB ! And while he was really good against the run at times, he still missed some guys, took some bad angles at times and wasn't good enough defending the pass. Grading him amongst safeties to sign him as a LB is flawed.

I'm not saying we couldn't use him. I'm saying look at our depth chart.
DB: Fuller, WJ3, St Juste, Curl, McCain, Darrick Forrest, Danny Johnson, Reaves etc...
LB: Holcomb, Davis, Hudson (hybrid) and then bellow average JAGS... We have 2.5 starting LBs.

Put aside the fact Collins played for us last year and [B]tell me who we need more[/B]: a former safety that played better when put in a LB position, or a proven MLB with a LB body and skills ala Schobert, Hightower, Minter, Kwon Alexander, Ogletree etc... ?
I was a big fan of the Collins signing, but his progress after the switch to LB is overblown IMO. The Collins experience failed.[/quote]

I thought we were in a 5-2 more often than anything, but I may be mistaken.

A proven MLB is the answer. However, this regime seems to really believe Holcomb is the answer at MLB, so I don't know that that's going to happen.

Maybe one of those JAGS will surprise...who knows. I'd still bring Collins back for the right $$ though if they don't plan to sign a true Veteran LB, and if they don't have faith in anyone from the JAG pool. It would be better than not addressing the position at all.

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[QUOTE=Chief X_Phackter;1318019]I thought we were in a 5-2 more often than anything, but I may be mistaken.



A proven MLB is the answer. However, this regime seems to really believe Holcomb is the answer at MLB, so I don't know that that's going to happen.



Maybe one of those JAGS will surprise...who knows. I'd still bring Collins back for the right $$ though if they don't plan to sign a true Veteran LB, and if they don't have faith in anyone from the JAG pool. It would be better than not addressing the position at all.[/QUOTE]Oh for sure ! Collins over nothing at the position all day ! But a proven LB over Collins all year !

As for the percentage of snaps, maybe we do play more 5-2 than 4-3 I don't remember precisely. My point is even if we only play 30% of snaps in 4-3... We can't even play it properly for now.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1318019]I thought we were in a 5-2 more often than anything, but I may be mistaken.

A proven MLB is the answer. However, this regime seems to really believe Holcomb is the answer at MLB, so I don't know that that's going to happen.

Maybe one of those JAGS will surprise...who knows. I'd still bring Collins back for the right $$ though if they don't plan to sign a true Veteran LB, and if they don't have faith in anyone from the JAG pool. It would be better than not addressing the position at all.[/quote]

The problem is if Holcomb or Davis have to miss any games, there is no one else on the roster that should be playing anywhere near starter snaps.

Still hope they can bring in 1 more guy. We need some depth.

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Totally agree. It's bewildering that they haven't tried to address the LB position. I honestly don't get it.

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We desperately need to bring in a LB for depth.

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I'm a little concerned about how slow Ron and Jack are to react to challenges. Last year it took them way too long to realize they needed to force Landon Collins down into the box. By the time they finally made the change our secondary had already been torched game after game.

I'm concerned they're taking the same approach with assessing their LB depth and with assessing the capabilities of the '11th defender'. I'd be very hesitant to count on Percy Butler or Ben St. Juste as the 11th man. They're promising sure. But I wouldn't go forward without a contingency plan. It doesn't make sense to go into training camp without enough depth there to consider yourself covered in the event we need it.

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Quote from Terry - can we clone this guy, please? Easily my favorite player.

“From the day I was drafted, I’ve had the singular goal to win a Super Bowl with this franchise,” McLaurin’s statement reads in part. This is on my mind every day when I walk into the building. While I am both humbled and ecstatic about this contract, it motivates me to work even harder. I understand and embrace the responsibility that comes with signing this extension. To whom much is given, much is required. There is no other place I would rather be or fan base I would want to represent.”


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Here is Terry's full statement:

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[quote=calia;1318045]Quote from Terry - can we clone this guy, please? Easily my favorite player.

“From the day I was drafted, I’ve had the singular goal to win a Super Bowl with this franchise,” McLaurin’s statement reads in part. This is on my mind every day when I walk into the building. While I am both humbled and ecstatic about this contract, it motivates me to work even harder. I understand and embrace the responsibility that comes with signing this extension. To whom much is given, much is required. There is no other place I would rather be or fan base I would want to represent.”


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/quote]Wow. Impossible not to love and root for this guy. He really does embody everything about the way a NFL player should be. Thankful he's a Commander!

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Getting this deal done made too much sense for both sides. I wasn't going to start sweating it unless we got to training camp with no deal. Terry is a true pro, all class. Can't wait to see what this WR group can do this year.

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[quote=GridIron26;1318046]Here is Terry's full statement:

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Such a man crush. Thank goodness this extension got done.

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Never had any doubt, IDK why folks were all freaking out lol

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[quote=MTK;1318052]Can't wait to see what this WR group can do this year.[/quote]My thoughts exactly. Dotson and a healthy Samuel are just what we needed. Weapons and speed everywhere. Think Cam Sims could prosper also. Wentz has the arm to make any throw. Dramatic improvement on arm strength at the qb position going into 2022. Cannot wait.

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[quote=Schneed10;1318037]I'm a little concerned about how slow Ron and Jack are to react to challenges. Last year it took them way too long to realize they needed to force Landon Collins down into the box. By the time they finally made the change our secondary had already been torched game after game.

I'm concerned they're taking the same approach with assessing their LB depth and with assessing the capabilities of the '11th defender'. I'd be very hesitant to count on Percy Butler or Ben St. Juste as the 11th man. They're promising sure. But I wouldn't go forward without a contingency plan. It doesn't make sense to go into training camp without enough depth there to consider yourself covered in the event we need it.[/quote]

Spot on. Makes me wonder what would have happened if Bostic didn't get injured , which was at least in part what forced the move of Collins.

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Good sign this got done. Team got a bit of a deal (though doing this last year could have been much cheaper). Can't say he's not worth it. I wouldn't care if this was 100% guaranteed.

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[quote=Schneed10;1318037]I'm a little concerned about how slow Ron and Jack are to react to challenges. Last year it took them way too long to realize they needed to force Landon Collins down into the box. By the time they finally made the change our secondary had already been torched game after game.

I'm concerned they're taking the same approach with assessing their LB depth and with assessing the capabilities of the '11th defender'. I'd be very hesitant to count on Percy Butler or Ben St. Juste as the 11th man. They're promising sure. But I wouldn't go forward without a contingency plan. [B]It doesn't make sense to go into training camp without enough depth there to consider yourself covered in the event we need it.[/B][/quote]

Agreed. And again, the fact that we can't even line up a proper 4-3 as of now makes me say that, even without any injury, we're already in "we need it" mode. An injury to Holcomb or Davis and we can't even line a decent Nickel formation...

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1318127]Agreed. And again, the fact that we can't even line up a proper 4-3 as of now makes me say that, even without any injury, we're already in "we need it" mode. An injury to Holcomb or Davis and we can't even line a decent Nickel formation...[/quote]It would be nice to know their plan for sure as we near camp. Hopefully we're in for good surprise but you have to start wondering at this point.

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[QUOTE=The Skinsinator;1318130]It would be nice to know their plan for sure as we near camp. Hopefully we're in for good surprise but you have to start wondering at this point.[/QUOTE]Yeah I would loved to be proved wrong at the last minute but I've been saying since before the draft we needed to bring in (at least) a proven vet, and everybody was, rightfully so, pointing out it would be cheaper to do so after the draft and would avoid losing the compensatory 3rd round for Scherff... So I waited till after the draft to freak out again. Then it was "still early" and waiting would allow us to get somebody on the cheap... To be fair there are still plenty of very decent guys available and it could be a non issue come TC (to some extent, even with an extra LB, we still have zero depth at the position).
But I'm beginning to have a weird feeling about this... 2 years ago they let KPL walk and thought Bostic, a rookie and Holcomb was good enough... Are they about to think Davis Holcomb and Mayo is a viable starting line up... ? I sense there might be some ex NFL LBs' "we can coach anybody up" ego involved...

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1318132]Yeah I would loved to be proved wrong at the last minute but I've been saying since before the draft we needed to bring in (at least) a proven vet, and everybody was, rightfully so, pointing out it would be cheaper to do so after the draft and would avoid losing the compensatory 3rd round for Scherff... So I waited till after the draft to freak out again. Then it was "still early" and waiting would allow us to get somebody on the cheap... To be fair there are still plenty of very decent guys available and it could be a non issue come TC (to some extent, even with an extra LB, we still have zero depth at the position).
But I'm beginning to have a weird feeling about this... 2 years ago they let KPL walk and thought Bostic, a rookie and Holcomb was good enough... Are they about to think Davis Holcomb and Mayo is a viable starting line up... ? I sense there might be some ex NFL LBs' "we can coach anybody up" ego involved...

Envoyé de mon SHV48 en utilisant Tapatalk[/quote]Banking on Davis to work out at olb and Holcomb at mlb is rolling the dice. I'd bet on Holcomb more really but hope Davis works out. Mayo is usually considered a run stopping lb. Not great against the pass. Hudson maybe? Of all units, this is the one that should be continually great with Rivera/Del Rio running the show. Hasn't been so far.