Jaylen Wright, a second-year running back, emphasizes the importance of patience in his development. He experienced significant improvement in his technique and decision-making from his rookie year. Under the mentorship of veteran Raheem Mostert, Wright learned to assess plays and control the pace of his runs. He successfully executed plays by using patience to navigate defensive blocks, resulting in significant yardage gains. His growth is expected to translate into increased playing time as he carries forward the lessons of patience into the upcoming season.
"Last year, it was just me out there just running. Now I know where to look. I know where the defender is going to be. I know where the run is supposed to hit. So that's definitely the biggest step for me from year one to year two."
"I'm just pressing the blocks and reading them inside out. Just being patient then using my ability that God blessed me with to burst through the hole."
"I learned a lot from [Mostert] - being patient - and that's what I'm doing. When the runs are not clean, just be patient and keep putting the ball in the right spot and eventually it's going to pop."
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