Behind Enemy Lines: Week 15 Q&A with Redskins Wire

With a Week 16 matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins on tap, we go behind enemy lines for a chat with Redskins Wire.

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The Giants avoided Terry McLaurin last time, but they won’t be so lucky this time. What makes him such an explosive and potentially dominant wide receiver?

I can’t say for certain, because I don’t know exactly what it felt like watching Odell Beckham Jr. in his rookie year with the Giants, but I would guess that Redskins fans feel a similar way to that when they watch McLaurin play.

This kid is dynamic and has a very high ceiling. He lacks a large frame, but it’s his ability to go up and make a tough catch in traffic that is almost jaw-dropping at times. The rookie has incredible hands, quick feet that make him nearly un-guardable at the top of his routes, and explosive breakaway speed make him tough to catch once he gets the ball downfield.

I’m not comparing McLaurin to OBJ, I’m just saying…the talent is there, and connections can be made if you’re so inclined to do so.

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