Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin enters the last year of his current deal, at a base salary of $15.5 million. With the new-money market now north of $40 million, he clearly deserves an adjustment. Acknowledging that fact is one thing; coming up with a number that makes him happy is another.

Getting a deal done is going to require the Commanders acknowledging that McLaurin is a No. 1 wide receiver and should be paid accordingly.