Kelly: Jeff Wilson Must Step to Forefront of Dolphins Rushing Attack
Patience as a running back is just as important as speed and toughness because sometimes a back must wait for running lanes to develop.
The same can be said about opportunities.
Jeff Wilson Jr. has had his patience tested all season after losing his footing on a prominent role in the Miami Dolphins’ backfield, and his plan is to use his 2023 struggles as fuel for Friday’s game against the New York Jets, and moving forward.
“I’m not going to say it’s been peaches and cream because obviously I want to play. That’s everybody,” said Wilson, who has only contributed 29 rushing yards on the seven carries, and caught six passes for 50 yards in the three games he’s played this season.
Last week provided a new low for Wilson, who accounted for 1,036 rushing and receiving yards last season and scored six touchdowns. The tailback the Dolphins acquired from the San Francisco 49ers at the trade deadline last October was a healthy scratch, forced to watch Miami’s 20-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in street clothes.
