Encouraging analysis of Richard Crawford, Josh LeRibeus
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:42 pm◠Cornerback Richard Crawford didn’t show any limitations as he returned to action 11 months after tearing ligaments in his left knee. He ran step-for-step with Andre Roberts up the sideline and got good position as a deep pass came toward the two. Roberts shoved Crawford in the back, leapt and made the catch before trotting into the end zone. Crawford pointed at the receiver, who had committed an obvious penalty, then shook his head and jogged back downfield. Crawford, who didn’t wear a knee brace, also fielded punts during the special teams portions of practice.
◠Third-year guard Josh LeRibeus looks quicker and more effective than he did at this point last season. LeRibeus – battling for backup duties behind left guard Shawn Lauvo – drew the praise of offensive line Chris Foerster as he executed his assignments on a run-blocking drill. “Excellent, Josh. Excellent,†Foerster said as LeRibeus hit his initial assignment and then got to the next level for a combo block with the center. There was no praise of any kind directed at an out-of-shape LeRibeus last season.
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◠Third-year guard Josh LeRibeus looks quicker and more effective than he did at this point last season. LeRibeus – battling for backup duties behind left guard Shawn Lauvo – drew the praise of offensive line Chris Foerster as he executed his assignments on a run-blocking drill. “Excellent, Josh. Excellent,†Foerster said as LeRibeus hit his initial assignment and then got to the next level for a combo block with the center. There was no praise of any kind directed at an out-of-shape LeRibeus last season.
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