FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots aren't in the business of setting lofty expectations.
But the team seems noticeably excited to have offensive tackle and 2018 first-round pick Isaiah Wynn back in the mix.
"I really like Isaiah," Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia told reporters Friday at Gillette Stadium. "We all like the person and we like the player. We've just got to keep him out there."
Wynn was activated off injured reserve Tuesday after missing nine weeks with a toe injury. He's played just one full NFL game after missing his entire rookie season due to a torn Achilles.
Scarnecchia expects Wynn to suit up Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, though, and believes the 23-year-old can make an immediate impact.
"What we're seeing is a guy that's really completely healthy and stronger than he's been," Scarnecchia said after Wynn completed his third practice of the week. "We thought he was a good player when he went into the season, and we think even that much more of him now."
At 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, Wynn is slightly smaller than other left tackles Scarnecchia has worked with such as Trent Brown and Nate Solder. The veteran offensive line coach sees a little of a Patriots Hall of Famer in Wynn, though.
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"He's a good technician," Scarnecchia said of Wynn. "Matt Light wasn't the tallest, longest guy in the league also. Good football players play, man. They figure out ways. This guy knows how to play. That's why we drafted him."
The Patriots particularly could use Wynn's help in the run game: New England hasn't topped 80 rushing yards in a game since Week 6 and is averaging 3.3 yards per attempt, tied with the New York Jets for 30th in the NFL.
Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears is hopeful Wynn can give Sony Michel, James White and his other ballcarriers a bit more room to run.
"Isaiah's an awful good football player," Fears said Friday. "He's a really talented athlete that's got a great love for the game and has a little nastiness, which you need.
"Having him back there is going to make a world of a difference when it comes to making some of the blocks that we'd like to see that guy make.
" ... And that's probably going to open a hole here or there."
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