The Washington Commanders began their season in the win column, and their drubbing of the New York Giants represented instant redemption for one of Adam Peters' high-profile additions over the offseason.
Washington got to see several new faces finally take the field for meaningful snaps after an offseason that included supreme aggression from the second-year general manager. Then, there was the anticipated spark provided by seventh-round rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Out of all of those newcomers, one was easily the most visible on the field. It happened to be the player who was also considered the most polarizing acquisition.