“Pay That Man!” – Joe Theismann Says Commanders Must Lock Up Terry McLaurin

by Sports Desk

🔊 Theismann Drops the Mic on McLaurin Debate

Washington Commanders legend Joe Theismann has delivered a passionate message to the franchise — and it’s loud and clear:

🗨️ “You pay him. Period. Terry McLaurin is this generation’s Jerry Rice for Washington.”

That Jerry Rice comparison sent shockwaves across NFL circles, igniting fan excitement and front office speculation.


🔥 McLaurin by the Numbers (2024 Season)

Category Stat NFL Rank
Receptions 106 Top 5
Receiving Yards 1,432 4th
Touchdowns 11 Top 10
Catch % 71.2% Elite
20+ Yard Receptions 19 3rd

🎯 Fun Fact: McLaurin is the only WR in franchise history with 4 straight 1,000-yard seasons to start his career.


🧠 Why the Jerry Rice Comparison?

Joe Theismann’s Rationale:

  • 🧭 Route Precision: “He’s always where the quarterback needs him.”

  • 🧱 Durability: Missed just 2 games in 5 seasons.

  • 💥 Explosiveness: Known for YAC and contested catches.

  • 🧠 Leadership: Locker room captain and consistent tone-setter.

🗣️ “He’s the standard-bearer. Like Jerry was for San Francisco — Terry is that for us.”


💼 Contract Context: What’s He Worth?

Comparable WR 2025 Contract Value Age
A.J. Brown $30M/year 28
CeeDee Lamb $29.7M/year 26
Justin Jefferson $35M/year 26
Terry McLaurin ??? (Negotiating) 29

💰 Projections: Analysts expect $30–33M/year over 4–5 years with high guarantees.


🧵 Fan Reactions

🟣 @DC4L: “Terry’s been our heartbeat. Pay that man. Yesterday.”
🔥 @GridironGuru: “Theismann calling him Jerry Rice? Not far off. He’s THAT good.”
💬 @CommandCentral: “Terry deserves WR1 money. No debate.”


🎯 Editor’s Take

Theismann isn’t just making headlines — he’s speaking for a fanbase that’s watched Terry McLaurin carry this offense year after year. The Jerry Rice comparison may raise eyebrows, but it highlights how rare it is to find a wide receiver this consistent, explosive, and reliable.

Commanders, take note: Some players are irreplaceable. Terry’s one of them.

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