Friday, February 22, 2013
Position switch for Taiwan Jones?
By Tim Kavanagh
Thus far, the NFL experience for the Oakland Raiders and RB Taiwan Jones has not been an altogether great one: he has just 94 yards on 22 career carries since being drafted in the fourth round in 2011. As a result, it appears he's going to have a new position in 2013.
According to ESPN AFC West blogger Bill Williamson, Jones will be making a move to the secondary; specifically, at CB.
"I'm pushing for cornerback," Oakland GM Reggie McKenzie revealed Friday from the scouting combine. "I think it fits his skill set. I think we're going to see how he does there."
The Raiders certainly need the help at CB; whether Jones can successfully make the switch will help to determine how quickly they can get back to the ranks of the contenders in the AFC West.
