"The McLaurin saga, which began when he requested a trade after six seasons in the nation's capital, helped get fans from all over the league foaming at the mouth as they tried to come up with the best hypothetical trade package possible. As interesting as the McLaurin trade sweepstakes was for other emerging contenders and dynastic teams alike, the latest reports make it sound like there was no real shot of Washington ever letting the former Ohio State star escape their grasp."
"Even though the Commanders acquired former San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel Sr. to serve as a complement to McLaurin, any offense that is leaning on 2025 Samuel as a featured option is begging to be flattened. Deebo getting McLaurin's target share in an Air Raid attack would not have been feasible. With Daniels still on a rookie deal, the Commanders now have all the financial freedom they need to pursue other high-end skill position players in the next few years."
Terry McLaurin signed a three-year extension worth up to $96 million that keeps him as Jayden Daniels' primary target. McLaurin had requested a trade after six seasons in Washington, spurring leaguewide speculation, but teams believed Washington was unlikely to trade him and the request appeared part of difficult negotiations. The Commanders added Deebo Samuel Sr. as a complement, yet Deebo could not realistically absorb McLaurin's target share in an Air Raid offense. With Daniels on a rookie deal, Washington preserves cap flexibility to pursue other skill players despite a running back hole after the Brian Robinson Jr. trade.
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