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Raiders May Move RB Taiwan Jones To Cornerback

Found February 22, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Taiwan Jones
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
Taiwan Jones' career as a running back has yet to really take off for the Oakland Raiders. Now, general manager Reggie McKenzie is contemplating putting into motion something Jones offered up late last year - a move across the ball to cornerback. “I’m pushing for cornerback,” McKenzie said Friday from the NFL combine via ESPN.com. “I think it fits his skill set. I think we’re going to see how he does there.” Such a switch won't be easy at the highest level, but the Raiders, who have a notable history of doing things their own way, believe Jones can make the switch because of the ability he has shown as a tackler on special teams. Source: National Football Post
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