Raiders RB Taiwan Jones moving to cornerback

Taiwain Jones has struggled to make his mark in the Raiders backfield in the two years he’s been with the team. Jones has the speed to excel at the position but it sorely lacks the size at 5-foot-10, 197 pounds and has struggled staying healthy. And he’s also been firmly in the shadows of Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson (even Marcel Reece) on the depth chart. But now Jones is reportedly switching to the other side of the ball to play cornerback. From ESPN’s Bill Williamson: “I’m pushing for cornerback,” Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie said Friday from the NFL combine. “I think it fits his skill set. I think we’re going to see how he does there.” Jones does have experience at the position. He played corner in high school and was recruited by Eastern Washington as one, which he played for his freshman season before switching to the backfield. In December, Jones hinted at the possibility of a future position change, via Vic Tafur: “I’ve thought about it a lot,” Jones said. “Rea