No longer a rookie, Riders’ Knox Jr. ready for a new role
Jeff Knox Jr. strutted his stuff during his first year with the Roughriders, but in the start of his second, he’s had to take it a little slower.
Knox Jr. missed most of training camp with a nagging injury, which he tested out during Monday’s practice.
During Tuesday’s practice, he showed off some of his rookie season self, snagging an interception and taking back into the end zone.
“It’s a respect thing,” Knox Jr said about what he wanted to show when he came back. “Amongst your peers, amongst your teammates, amongst your coaches, they want to see you out there, and once you’re out there you earn your respect on the field. I strongly believe that.”