Bills Buzzing About Commanders' Terry McLaurin Trade Rumor for Josh Allen

Obstacles aside, the Buffalo Bills have every reason to wish to trade for star receiver Terry McLaurin. But as the rumor mill churns out ideas like that, know this ...

The Washington Commanders have every reason to wish to keep him.

Ascending quarterback Jayden Daniels is still on his rookie contract, meaning the Commanders have a comfy open window as the front office is making moves for the here and the now.

Washington shocked the NFL last season with a 12-5 record, two road playoff wins and a run to the NFC Championship Game. Now they've built on by trading for receiver Deebo Samuel and Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Next order of business: Avoid losing McLaurin, one of the team's best and most beloved players, as he is embroiled with the team in a contract dispute that could lead to a holdout at training camp.

Enter the Bills, maybe?

Would stunt the growth. It's not going to happen. But just in case...

McLaurin in Buffalo would give QB Josh Allen a legit No. 1 wideout, something the otherwise-loaded Bills do not presently employ.

McLaurin had 13 touchdowns last season, second-most in the league.

So ... what's the problem in DC? One rumor suggests he wants $37 million per year in his extension.

We find that unrealistic. (If not untrue.)

We assume Washington feels the same way.

And the Bills? Here's what Bills Mafia should be wondering about ...

They are needy but cap-strapped, and a trade for McLaurin (for whatever draft capital) would get complicated in a locker room in which standout running back James Cook can't get GM Brandon Beane to budge on his extension request.

Wanna create some chemistry tumult? Pay McLaurin $37 million per year while Cook makes $5.19 mil and see how that plays with the fellas.