3 years agoWashington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin generated numbers that were higher than anticipated during his 2019 rookie season, and he improved those results in 2020 (134 targets), (87 receptions), (1,118 yards), (1,310 air yards). However, the statistical success that he attained during his first two seasons raised expectations for 2021 that he failed to match. His 12.6 points per game average last season was the lowest of his career, while his per-game averages in targets (7.8), receptions (4.5), and receiving yards (61.9), also trailed his career-best results from 2020 (8.9 targets/5.8 receptions/74.5 yards). McLaurin has been contending with recurrent issues at quarterback, and that hurdle remained firmly intact last season. He has also averaged a 24.4% target share and exceeded a 42% air yards share during each of his first three seasons and remains capable of reaching WR1 status if he is the beneficiary of efficient play from his quarterback. He now enters the final year of his rookie contract amid a transition under center after Washington traded for Carson Wentz. His career descent has been irrefutable but Wentz still represents an upgrade over the Commanders' recent collection of signal-callers. Washington also added Jahan Dotson during the NFL Draft (16th overall), but that should not preclude McLaurin from operating as the team's primary receiving option. This makes him a viable selection at his current ADPs in best-ball drafts (50/WR18), and dynasty startup leagues (45/WR17).--Phil Clark - RotoBaller