FOXBORO — Patriots rookie left guard Jared Wilson is 11 weeks into his rookie season, and the way he’d sum it up so far is “unsatisfied.”
Wilson has started 10 of the Patriots’ 11 games, missing just one week with injuries.
He’s coming off his best game, based on PFF’s grading, when he allowed zero pressures in Thursday night’s win over the Jets.
So, how has Wilson seen his game improve this year?
“Pass protection, for sure,” Wilson said. “I think run game is a mentality. Still got to come with that every single play. Yes, there’s details, techniques and fundamentals to run game, but at the end of the day, it’s just coming off and kicking someone’s butt.
“Pass protection, specifically, hand placement, where I’m looking before the snap, still trying to get better with the base after contact and anchoring.”
Wilson has a 49.6 overall PFF grade this season, but he’s coming off of a performance against the Jets when he received a season-high 74.4 mark. The Georgia product has allowed four sacks, six QB hits and 12 hurries this season. He currently leads rookie guards across the league with 655 offensive snaps.
The Patriots’ offensive line has been a bright spot in their 9-2 start to the season. Still, they could use more performances from Wilson like last week’s against the Jets.