Commanders star Terry McLaurin already showing why the holdout never mattered

The jubilation and relief when Terry McLaurin ended his long contract standoff with the Washington Commanders lifted a dark cloud from the franchise. This was always the most likely outcome, but questions remained about how much the wide receiver would be ready for when Week 1 rolled around. Preparations for Washington's regular-season opener against the New York Giants are well underway. And it didn't take long for head coach Dan Quinn to put his stamp of approval on McLaurin's progress. McLaurin kept himself in shape while standing his ground in pursuit of another big payday. That gave him a solid foundation, but getting into true football shape is something else entirely. The only way that happens is with reps, and the former Ohio State standout missed a ton of those over mandatory minicamp, training camp, and the preseason. That presents a roadblock for McLaurin to navigate. Quinn seemed highly optimistic when discussing the receiver before Wednesday's practice, proudly proclaiming that it's all systems