TAIWAN JONES RUMORS & GOSSIP
The Taiwan Jones Experiment: Can Taiwan Jones Be An Effective Cornerback For The Oakland Raiders?
After running a 4.3 40-yard dash at his pro-day at Eastern Washington, no one was really surprised that Taiwan Jones would be wearing the silver and black jersey of his hometown Oakland Raiders. Al Davis craved speed and Jones looked like the perfect speed back to compliment running back Darren McFadden. However, over the next two years Jones did not see the field enough as a running...
Raiders May Move RB Taiwan Jones To Cornerback
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.
Im pushing for cornerback, McKenzie said Friday from the NFL combine via ESPN.com. I think it fits his skill set. I think...
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...
Raiders Expected To Move RB Taiwan Jones To Cornerback Next Season
Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie mentioned that they will ask RB Taiwan Jones to move to cornerback next season, per Bill Williamson.
“I’m pushing for cornerback,” said McKenzie. “I think it fits his skill set. I think we’re going to see how he does there.”
It’s worth noting that Jones actually played some corner while at Eastern Washington, so the position isn’t...
Raiders' Jones prepares for increased action
No one doubts the top-end speed of Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones, but 1 1/2 seasons into his NFL career, he can't get started. Jones has one carry for 2 yards this season after a rookie season that included 16 rushes for 73 yards. A fourth-round draft pick out of Eastern Washington, Jones may get his first chance at meaningful, extended playing time Sunday when...
Raiders To Increase Taiwan Jones Workload
Raiders second-year running back Taiwan Jones took first team reps during Wednesday’s practice, per Paul Gutierrez of CSNBayArea.com.
“He’s been a little up and down,” Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said of Jones, via Gutierrez. “A little injury-prone, or injury-plagued, and so it’s been kind of tough to evaluate because he’s missed some time. But we’ve got confidence...
The State of the 2012 Oakland Raiders
Raider Nation! Negatron here to give you my thoughts on where we stand after watching Saturday night’s game against the Lions. At the conclusion of the third preseason game, most teams have a solid grasp on who are going to be their front line guys. For the Raiders, the coaching staff must feel pretty confident [...]
Camp Battle No More: Taiwan Jones Surges Ahead
I’m not sure what Taiwan Jones‘ reaction was when he found out the Oakland Raiders had traded T Bruce Campbell to the Panthers in exchange for RB Mike Goodson. It’s probably safe to assume that it didn’t exactly boost his confidence. That’s understandable. It was no secret that the Raiders were in the market for [...]
Jones and Goodson: Camp Battle Heats Up
One of the biggest battles going on during the Oakland Raiders’ training camp is at backup running back behind Darren McFadden. Taiwan Jones and Mike Goodson have impressed both the fans who made it out to Napa over the weekend, and the Raider’s coaching staff. They have both impressed so much, that nobody, not the [...]
Taiwan Jones Working as No. 2 RB For Oakland
Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones has been running with the second-team offense, according to Paul Gutierrez of csnbayarea.comFantasy Spin:His competition for the backup role, newly acquired Mike Goodson, was running with the third-team even before injuring his hamstring. As often as fantasy stud running back Darren McFadden gets injured, determining the running back to use...
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