On-field patience paying off huge for Argos running back James Wilder Jr.
TORONTO — The man whose job James Wilder Jr. took is playing a big role in helping first-year Argonaut keep his spot as Toronto’s feature running back.
Wilder has recorded consecutive 100-yard rushing games, running for 331 yards over that span. He feels a big reason for his success is having learned to let plays develop in front of him first before reacting.
And he credits veteran Brandon Whitaker, Toronto’s former starting running back, with teaching him that valuable lesson.
“I wasn’t running patient and he’s the one who taught me this patience thing,” Wilder said following Thursday’s practice. “He’s the one who’s helping me mentally, he’s been helping me physically, he’s been helping me even in the treatment room.