The Miami Dolphins came into this week of practice believing rookie wide receiver DeVante Parker would be available for the regular-season opener against the Washington Redskins.
That seemed good enough news because Parker had only worked into full practices last week and played only nine snaps against Tampa Bay in his lone preseason action.
And then this week's practices happened.
Although practices are generally closed to the media, players said Parker looked good on Monday. And better on Wednesday. And then better again on Thursday.
And now the question is no longer about having Parker available, but expecting him to be a legitimate weapon in Sunday's game.