Although we shouldn't overreact to September football, it's not hard to tell who's playing well. During the offseason, team officials emphasized the need to put the best players on the field, but some of them have been underutilized through two weeks.
Typically, coaches may be reluctant to overload inexperienced youngsters, but staffs shouldn't limit a budding talent or feature a less effective player because of possible early rough patches.
Some veterans sign short-term deals knowing they're expected to take on responsibilities in a rotation. However, high production at a weak position should change that initial plan.