Palmer can’t wait to see Taiwan Jones run
Taiwan Jones was the fastest man at the 2011 NFL Combine, running a 4.33 40, but it’s taken a while for the running back to get his shot with the Raiders. It may come Sunday, what with injuries to...
View ArticleJones and Reece split first-team carries
Taiwan Jones and fullback Marcel Reece split first-team carries at Thursday’s practice. Starting running back Darren McFadden and backup Mike Goodson both have high ankle sprains and are wearing...
View ArticleNo McFadden or Goodson or starting safeties at practice
Running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson were not at practice Wednesday so it can’t look good for their chances to play Sunday. We’ll ask coach Allen in a bit if they’re still in walking boots....
View ArticleTaiwan Jones moving to cornerback
It looks like running back Taiwan Jones will be changing positions to cornerback. “I think it fits his skill set,” Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie told ESPN at the NFL combine on Friday. “I...
View ArticleTaiwan Jones having fun, making plays at cornerback
Taiwan Jones is trying to pull off something as cool and rare as his name – switching from running back to cornerback, in the NFL. Putting the ball on the ground will no longer be seen as a liability....
View ArticleWatch the Raiders’ Taiwan Jones leap over a car for $200
It’s a video sure to send chills of terror down the spines of his coaches — Raiders cornerback Taiwan Jones taking a flying leap over a parked car. A voice in the Instagram video posted by teammate...
View ArticleDogs owned by Jones kill neighbor’s dog
Officials are investigating after two dogs owned by Raiders cornerback Taiwan Jones attacked and killed a Chihuahua on Monday night, the Contra Costa Times reported. Brentwood resident Olivia Paredes...
View ArticleMcFadden injury means surprise guest at RB (updated)
The Roadrunner is back. Taiwan Jones, the man who ran a 4.32 40-yard dash out of college in 2011 and jumps over cars on YouTube, returned to running back for the Raiders at Wednesday’s practice. After...
View ArticleQuick hits from Sunday’s practice
Rookie quarterback Derek Carr was on the practice field as a spectator, still out with a concussion after a hit Friday night … Rookie defensive tackle Justin Ellis has been sidelined with a concussion...
View ArticleRaiders put Taiwan Jones on IR
Raiders coach Dennis Allen wouldn’t rule out running back Maurice Jones-Drew (hand) and linebacker Nick Roach (head) for Sunday’s game after practice on Friday. Even though Jones-Drew’s right hand is...
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