Another day, and another idea of the Buffalo Bills going after a top NFL weapon has greeted us.
With Josh Allen's weapons, for some, considered less than, a move for a genuine No. 1 is something that should be done this offseason.
However, we have stated numerous times that the Bills showed last season they didn't need one, plus the salary cap constraints would make it tough to get a James Cook deal done at $15 million APY, let alone one for a top receiver.
But alas, Bleacher Reports Alex Kay has named the Bills as a possible trade candidate for Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin.
"After coming up painfully short in the postseason yet again, the Buffalo Bills had a surprisingly quiet offseason in terms of upgrading their skill-position talent," Kay writes.
"McLaurin would instantly become Allen's top target and perfectly augment the versatile Khalil Shakir and developing Keon Coleman to form the nucleus of a passing attack that has potential rate among the best in the league. If they're willing to part with a first-round pick in addition to completing those cap maneuvers, it wouldn't be a shock to see McLaurin land in western New York."
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates a touchdown with Noah Brown (85) against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates a touchdown with Noah Brown (85) against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium.
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Now, the idea we love. McLaurin in Buffalo's offense would be something special, and we agree with Kay on that.
But the Bills trading away a first-round pick, plus the number of contract restructures needed, Kay mentioned could be done to free up space, would be huge; plus, why haven't the Bills done that for Cook to get him re-signed if it is so easy?
Plus, Washington won't be letting McLaurin leave. While we never say never in the league, it is as close to that as it could be. The Commanders are in win-now mode and aren't in the business of trading away its best offensive weapon.
So there are a host of reasons why this move for McLaurin, while a good idea, simply won't work.