After information broke that the Washington Commanders provided wideout Terry McLaurin a profitable extension, superior stats confirmed simply how a lot he deserves this.
After three years in Washington, extensive receiver Terry McLaurin has finished greater than sufficient to garner a considerable contract.
“Scary Terry” was a fantasy soccer favourite, regardless of how the workforce carried out throughout the common season. McLaurin aided in a valiant effort to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the Wild Card spherical of the 2020 NFL Playoffs — how totally different soccer historical past can be had they received.
Beyond that recreation, McLaurin has all the time come by in large moments, which is why he deserved an improve from a paltry rookie contract worth a pair million. McLaurin is set to earn $71 million over 3 years, making him one of many high 5 highest-paid extensive receivers within the NFL. Executives throughout the league agree that McLaurin is well worth this investment, per FanSided’s Matt Verderame.
Still, saying that McLaurin’s “got that dog in him“, especially after chasing Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on a defensive touchdown, may not be enough to justify the extension. But the following stats prove that McLaurin is worth every penny as a cornerstone of this franchise:
Terry McLaurin stats further justify his $71 million extension
The fact that nearly 40 percent of McLaurin’s targets were uncatchable (sorry, Taylor Heinecke) illustrates that, as Warren Sharp said, “he’s made more out of less than most WRs in the NFL.”
That’s not essentially form of stat McLaurin desires to high the leaderboard with, however it does assist in not solely justifying his extension, but in addition prioritizing connecting him with a prolific passer. The jury is nonetheless out on whether or not or not Carson Wentz can replicate his 2017 season in Washington, however the splashy signing does display that the Commanders are attempting, even when it doesn’t work out.
With Dan Snyder crusing the excessive seas to dodge subpoenas, it’s refreshing to see some constructive information come out of Washington separate from its possession drama. McLaurin bought what he deserved financially, and hopefully, he can get the passer he deserves so that McLaurin can terrorize defenses greater than ever earlier than.
