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• Agent: Raiders never scheduled visit with Jones

  April 23, 2011 by AdamCaplan

  The Oakland Tribune reported that RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington) missed a meeting with the Oakland Raiders. However, all pre-draft player visits had to be finished by Wednesday evening.
  
  Doug Hendrickson, the agent for Jones, told FOXSports.com that the Raiders expressed interest in having the running back in for a visit, but they never called to schedule it.
  
  Jones visited the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers earlier this week. The Carolina Panthers also expressed interest in having Jones in for a visit.
  
  Teams can still work out players through Wednesday (4/27).
  
  The speedy Jones is expected to go off the board in next week’s NFL Draft in rounds 2-3.
  
  

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• Source: Speedster running back to visit three teams

  April 18, 2011 by AdamCaplan

  RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington) made big headlines last week when he posted blistering 40-yard dash times of anywhere from 4.24-4.31 on his first attempt and 4.27-4.35 during his second attempt during his personal pro day for over 20 NFL teams.
  
  Most running backs that run that well are typically very small, but Jones isn’t small. That was very evident after getting a chance to watch a tape of his pro day workout.
  
  Jones, who stands just about 6-0, weighed in at 198 during the pro day. He has weighed as much as 205 during his training period over the past few months. He has very large thighs and a long frame.
  
  Jones, who is scheduled to visit the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders this week, is scheduled to visit the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday. However, Jones will not work out with the other 49 prospects during the 49ers local prospects pro day. He will stand on his outstanding workout numbers.
  
  The Dolphins only have two running backs under contract for this coming season--Lex Hilliard and Kory Sheets. Both players have 23 carries combined for their careers.
  
  The Raiders seemingly are in good shape at running back, but owner Al Davis has been on never-ending search for speed at any position.
  
  The 49ers have three backs on the roster under contract for 2011, but none of them are known for their speed.

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• Source: Speedy running back posts blistering 40-time

  April 14, 2011 by AdamCaplan

  RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington) had his pro day workout for NFL teams on Thursday.
  
  And as expected, the speedy back didn’t disappoint anyone.
  
  Jones (5-11 1/2, 195), who appears to be fully recovered from his broken left foot, ran between a 4.29 and 4.35 in the 40-yard dash, according to a source at the workout. He ran twice and the times varied depending on who was doing the timing. And his 11’0” broad jump beats any of the running backs’ performances during the NFL Scouting Combine. Jones also had a 39 1/2 vertical jump, which would put him third of all combine running backs. Both of his jumps show he has outstanding lower body explosion.
  
  NFL Draft analyst Mike Mayock predicted recently that Jones would run fast.
  
  “Eastern Washington has its pro day on April 1 and Taiwan Jones is an under-the-radar tailback that most NFL teams can't wait to watch next week,” Mayock said during a recent chat at NFL.com. “He's 194 pounds and I think he's going to run 4.35 or better. He's a home-run hitter who can impact the return game and I think that you try to get him another 10 touches per game as a change-of-pace back.”
  
  Jones, who had nine games last season of at least 145 yards rushing, figures to go off the board no later than round three in this month’s NFL Draft, according to personnel sources. It’s rare for a back of his size to have such good speed. That’s what makes up for playing against a lower level of competition in college.
  
  We took at look at some of the teams that were interested in him during a previous update.

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• Sources: Eagles focusing on filling role behind McCoy

  April 07, 2011 by AdamCaplan

  The Philadelphia Eagles seem to be in good shape at running back with starter LeSean McCoy, but who will back him up next season remains a mystery.
  
  Veteran RB Jerome Harrison could become an unrestricted free agent depending what the rules are once a new CBA gets completed. McCoy saw time last season in roughly 76 percent of the offensive snaps.
  
  And with the uncertainty behind McCoy, the Eagles have been evaluating running backs over the past few weeks.
  
  RBs Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma St.), Alex Green (Hawaii) and DeMarco Murray (Oklahoma) have already visited the Eagles or are scheduled to do so before the draft, sources confirmed. The Eagles were also expected to work out RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington), whose pro day workout is scheduled for Apr. 14, before the draft.
  
  What gives Murray extra value to a team such as the Eagles is his ability to return kicks. He averaged 28.2 yards on 41 returns during his career at Oklahoma. He also was an effective receiver out of the backfield. Murray also visited the Dallas Cowboys this week.
  
  RB Daniel Thomas (Kansas St.) also visited the Eagles this week.

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• Source: Top sleeper running back to work out for teams

  March 31, 2011 by AdamCaplan

  Perhaps one of the most intriguing prospects from the offensive side of the ball for the 2011 NFL Draft is RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington).

  

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  Jones (5-11, 194), who did not work out last month during the NFL Scouting Combine because he was still recovering from a broken left foot, will work out for teams on April 14.
  
  The small school back, who might be the fastest at his position available for this draft, has caught the eye of at least one popular NFL Draft analyst.
  
  “Eastern Washington has its pro day on April 1 and Taiwan Jones is an under-the-radar tailback that most NFL teams can't wait to watch next week,” NFL Network's Mike Mayock said during his chat at NFL.com last week. “He's 194 pounds and I think he's going to run 4.35 or better. He's a home-run hitter who can impact the return game and I think that you try to get him another 10 touches per game as a change-of-pace back.”
  
  Jones is expected to work out for a bunch of teams including the Miami Dolphins and others leading up to the draft. The Carolina Panthers are expected to have him in for a visit, a source said. One of the coaches from the offensive staff of the Philadelphia Eagles visited with Jones near campus.
  
  The Dolphins only have backup Kory Sheets and Lex Hilliard under contract for next season at running back, so their interest in Jones makes a lot of sense.
  
  The Eagles only have starter LeSean McCoy and special teams ace Eldra Buckley under contract at running back. The Eagles could get RB Jerome Harrison back as a restricted free agent depending on the rules of the CBA when a new one is completed.
  
  The Panthers have four backs under contract already for next season, so their interest in Jones is a little bit surprising. And RB DeAngelo Williams could be a restricted free agent once the CBA is completed.
  
  Jones, according to personnel sources, is expected to go off the board in rounds 2-4. If he runs a 4.35 or better like Mayock is predicting, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Jones is selected on the second day of the draft. Former University of Maryland RB Da'Rel Scott had the top 40-time for the position at the Combine with a 4.34.

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