Terry Mclaurin vs Amon Ra

[Beer Makes Me Smile]

I am looking to move Terry McLaurin and thinking about going after Amon Ra. After reading a lot of the forum about Amon Ra I think I am higher on him than most here. So I ask what does the community think the difference is in draft capital? Is asking for a 2023 1st on top of Amon Ra too much?

Thanks and cheers!

[jwb32]

Tough spot. I love McLaurin as a talent. BUT, he’s coming off a mediocre season. QB is a complete question mark. WFT is a mess. And he’ll turn 27 at start of next season. When acquiring a 27yo WR, you expect immediate return on your investment, yet there is nothing to indicate McLaurin’s situation will improve in 2022. Meanwhile, you are buying ARSB at peak. While a 2023 1st makes sense in theory, I don’t see it happening.

[Beer Makes Me Smile]

Tough spot. I love McLaurin as a talent. BUT, he’s coming off a mediocre season. QB is a complete question mark. WFT is a mess. And he’ll turn 27 at start of next season. When acquiring a 27yo WR, you expect immediate return on your investment, yet there is nothing to indicate McLaurin’s situation will improve in 2022. Meanwhile, you are buying ARSB at peak. While a 2023 1st makes sense in theory, I don’t see it happening.

Thanks, that is what I was thinking. Timing is everything. Probably better to wait til free agency and draft. If Wash gets the QB upgrade and when Detroit drafts a WR1 type it will be easier then.

Thanks for your reply

[The.Big.Spank]

I think adding the 2023 first is very realistic and could easily see people going for that.

[BabyChark23]

I’d rather roll the dice on ARSB rather than give up the 1st. I agree with your follow up post that it is better to wait and see what WFT does in FA/draft so you can maximize potential value of moving him.

[Blumpy]

Ya I'd hold ARSB and the 1st. Terry has been great but too many questions in WFT (which is crazy considering Amon Ra is in Detroit)

[Gator Sens]

I think asking for a 1st on top of St Brown is a hefty ask. McLaurin is coming off a bad season and hopefully gets a better QB. Down the stretch, St Brown showed extremely well and that is fresh in everyone's mind. I could see both sides thinking something needs added but with recency bias always in play, I would have these two pretty close straight up depending on preference with McLaurin being the more proven piece.

[TheKraken]

I have Amon Ra and would not add anything to get McLaurin. I would probably prefer Amon Ra straight up over McLaurin. McLaurin is good but when will his QB situation improve. Amon Ra already proved he can produce with the current QB. Plus Amon is years younger.

[HughHoney]

I have Amon Ra and would not add anything to get McLaurin. I would probably prefer Amon Ra straight up over McLaurin. McLaurin is good but when will his QB situation improve. Amon Ra already proved he can produce with the current QB. Plus Amon is years younger.

x2. I’d have to think hard about sending ARSB straight up and not sure I would. No way I’m adding.

[Ruggenater]

Just wait for Detroit to inevitably add to their receiving group and then pursue the offer, should you still be interested. Most Amon-Ra owners right now are thinking the end to the season is what they can expect going forward, but a highly drafted (or expensive FA) addition will dampen the enthusiasm.

[Buckhill Bombers]

I guess I am bias but I think you guys are under valuing Terry. He has had horse crap for QB the last 2 years and still as put up over 1000 yards a season and he almost never drops a pass. Washington WILL have a new starting QB next year. Rivera has made clear they will leave no stone unturned and they have the cap space to make a big move. Worst case they draft a rookie but I think they will be all in on some of the free agents that are available. I wouldn't trade Terry in any of my dynasty leagues for St Brown but as I said, I am a homer. I just know Terry is open ALL THE TIME, he just hasn't had a QB with any arm strength to get him the ball. Literally every game he got separation and was open only to watch the ball slowly loft towards him and the DB knock it away. Get a QB with a rifle and his numbers go up BIG TIME

[HerbUrban]

I’d rather have Terry. Better talent in my opinion. His QB can’t get any worse. ARSB might not see this kind of consistent volume again. Detroit was without Swift, Hock or a second solid WR toward the end of the season.

[FantasyFreak]

I am looking to move Terry McLaurin and thinking about going after Amon Ra. After reading a lot of the forum about Amon Ra I think I am higher on him than most here. So I ask what does the community think the difference is in draft capital? Is asking for a 2023 1st on top of Amon Ra too much?

Thanks and cheers!

Yeah, I don't think Terry gets you Amon Ra and the 23 first. Probably one or the other, not both.

[Beer Makes Me Smile]

I guess I am bias but I think you guys are under valuing Terry. He has had horse crap for QB the last 2 years and still as put up over 1000 yards a season and he almost never drops a pass. Washington WILL have a new starting QB next year. Rivera has made clear they will leave no stone unturned and they have the cap space to make a big move. Worst case they draft a rookie but I think they will be all in on some of the free agents that are available. I wouldn't trade Terry in any of my dynasty leagues for St Brown but as I said, I am a homer. I just know Terry is open ALL THE TIME, he just hasn't had a QB with any arm strength to get him the ball. Literally every game he got separation and was open only to watch the ball slowly loft towards him and the DB knock it away. Get a QB with a rifle and his numbers go up BIG TIME

Yea What this thread told me to do is go try and buy Terry in the leagues I do not have him lol

[Beer Makes Me Smile]

I am looking to move Terry McLaurin and thinking about going after Amon Ra. After reading a lot of the forum about Amon Ra I think I am higher on him than most here. So I ask what does the community think the difference is in draft capital? Is asking for a 2023 1st on top of Amon Ra too much?

Thanks and cheers!

Yeah, I don't think Terry gets you Amon Ra and the 23 first. Probably one or the other, not both.

I agree, I thought it was aggressive. I wanted to check in because a couple weeks ago people here were claiming Amon Ra was a 2nd at best. Which I did not agree with.