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More explosive, more powerful, more dominant, there is nothing James Wilder Jr., has done that should now surprise anyone.

And he’s just getting started.

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Long term, he’s destined to get an audition down south, but for now and for next season the Argos have a multi-purpose running back to build an offence around, a durable player who secures the football and protects the pocket.

If there were any doubt about Wilder and his value to the team, it was eliminated Saturday afternoon at BMO Field when he produced 197 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns to upstage Winnipeg’s Andrew Harris in Toronto’s wild 29-28 win.

With one full season under his belt and as the Argos expand his role, Wilder will have the potential next season to become the first back in CFL history to post a 1,000/1,000 rushing/receiving yards season.

Harris was eyeing that feat this season, but needs 180 receiving yards and 93 rushing over his final two games.