What a difference a quarterback can make. Six years into his NFL career, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin finally has his quarterback.
Through 13 games, Washington is 8-5 with the rookie quarterback, and McLaurin is off to the best start in his already outstanding career. McLaurin has 61 receptions for 896 yards and nine touchdowns this season — with four games remaining.
McLaurin established a new career-high with nine touchdowns in last week’s win over Tennessee. His previous career high was set back his rookie season of 2019. McLaurin has three games this season with at least two touchdowns.
Everyone around the NFL has taken notice. McLaurin is in the top five in receiving yards despite not having a legitimate threat opposite him. McLaurin has made the Pro Bowl once in his career. Could he earn a second Pro Bowl trip?
Or could McLaurin earn his first All-Pro selection?
Tyler Brooke of The 33rd Team recently named his All-Pro predictions for the 2024 season as we inch closer to the playoffs. Brooke had McLaurin as one of the three receivers, joining Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson.
That’s elite company.
Two of the names at wide receiver are already established superstars, while Terry McLaurin gets the first All-Pro recognition of his career.
McLaurin is having the best year of his career, thanks to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. With 61 catches for 896 yards and nine touchdowns, he’s already set a career-high mark for touchdowns. He’s also pacing for his fifth straight season with 1,000 receiving yards.
There are so many reasons why McLaurin should be considered for this honor. He’s his team’s only true receiving threat, so he often faces double teams. Secondly, he will go over 1,000 yards again. Finally, he’s getting into the end zone now, which will certainly help his case.
All McLaurin ever needed was consistency at quarterback.
