TJ

[clawman1]

That was classic Taiwan

 

[Obzerver]

Watching him play can't help but make me wonder if he had stayed this year...

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

You must have found the correct channel. C-6. Taiwan should have at least 90 yerds so far rushing if not more. Commercial is on now, will be leaving as soon as the game comes on. Hope to see you and more tomorrow evening @ 5:30pm, Northern Quest, Coach Beau talk. OOPS, Taiwan just got ran over by a bus :lol: See you tomorrow. Vic

 

[clawman1]

TJ scores his first NFL TD! A 22-yard run off-tackle! I think he's up to around 60+ yards now, with most of those in the second half. Stats would be better if he hadn't had those two plays wiped out by penalties.

And EWU got a plug on Sunday Night Football, which is always good. :thumb:

By the looks of the Oakland defense they are going to need a LOT of TD's to win any games

 

[EWURanger]

OOPS, Taiwan just got ran over by a bus :lol: See you tomorrow. Vic

Yeah.....saw that one. Tried to step up and block a blitzing LB and got steam-rolled. Blocking isn't his strong point. Other than that he's looked really good - gotta admit I thought he'd look a step or two slower in the NFL, but he hasn't at all. I thought he's looked just as fast to be honest.

He finished with 81 yards and one TD on 13 carries. Also had two receptions for 18 yards. Great first game considering he didn't really play any of the 1st or 4th quarters.

 

[EWURanger]

TJ scores his first NFL TD! A 22-yard run off-tackle! I think he's up to around 60+ yards now, with most of those in the second half. Stats would be better if he hadn't had those two plays wiped out by penalties.

And EWU got a plug on Sunday Night Football, which is always good. :thumb:

By the looks of the Oakland defense they are going to need a LOT of TD's to win any games

Man, their defense was atrocious.....really hard to watch. hno: :lol:

 

[marceagfan5]

What a start to his NFL career for Taiwan. 13 carries for 81 yards and a TD, 2 catches for 18 years. Had 40 yard catch called back by holding, he also had a 17 yard kick return. Great start for a great guy, couldn't be happier for him!

 

[bpcats1]

Really glad he graduated. I was laughing at N. Orleans defenders ,because TJ went right between two of them so fast they didn't know what hit them.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

The screen pass and cut-back run for 1st downs were classic. Loved it.

 

[EWURanger]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26uU94SttZY[/youtube]

Here are the highlights from the game which include TJ's run. Gotta admit, every time I hear one of our players being announced in an NFL game, it gets a big smile out of me. :thumb:

 

[wineguy]

Yea....TJ, fricking awesome.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Another interview.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/video?PID=hXWM2-rx3_CHhs_TB52RIPc9XHb_G5nf1CqShO" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and an article.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/08/29/11/Raiders-rookie-RB-Jones-excels-in-pro-de/l_raiders.html?blockID=555974&feedID=2539" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

OAKLAND -- And you thought Taiwan Jones had issues just facing the first NFL defense of his nascent professional career Sunday night.

The rookie running back from Antioch and Raiders fourth-round draft choice from Eastern Washington had to secure tickets for up to 30 of his closest friends and family to attend his Oakland debut. Besides the ducats, Jones also treated them to a show. He ran for a game-high 81 yards on 13 carries, including a 22-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter.


Jones, who has been timed as fast as 4.27 seconds in the 40, exhibited his speed and his ability to change direction on a dime.

"The hardest thing was trying to slow myself down," Jones admitted. "I was so anxious and excited that I was able to showcase my talent against another team that I was a little too fast sometimes. I just had to slow things down, take a deep breath and try to be patient."



Read more: Raiders rookie RB Jones excels in pro debut
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/824729-saints-vs-raiders-sunday-night-football-live-reaction-to-games-biggest-stories/entry/121221-saints-vs-raiders-will-taiwan-jones-render-michael-bush-irrelevant" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In his first drive in Sunday night's Saints vs Raiders preseason contest, Jones rushed nine times for 59 yards and a touchdown. On at least two of those runs, there was absolutely nothing in front of Jones after accepting the handoff but New Orleans linebackers, and Jones still managed to freeze the defenders and burst forward for a first down.

Jones appears to be a star in the making in his young Raiders career. He's quick, agile and decisive. He can shift into another gear once he gets past the line of scrimmage. And more importantly than anything else, he sees the field well. He has a great sense for the defense and his run-blocking -- particularly, where the blocking is breaking down.

So will he threaten to take over Michael Bush's carries during the 2011 NFL season?

In terms of pure talent, there's an argument. And Jones would certainly be a great compliment to Darren McFadden. The larger issue, though, is the health of McFadden, or rather the (low) likelihood that McFadden stays healthy for an entire season. More than likely, Oakland will need to employ a three-deep backfield anyway, so even if Jones does usurp Bush's primary backup role, both will likely still see significant carries at some point during the season.

 

[eaglesfootball]

damnit I didnt get a chance to watch Jones play last night. thanks for the video link

 

[baldingeagle]

damnit I didnt get a chance to watch Jones play last night. thanks for the video link

It really was classic Taiwan. If he stays healthy, and MAN do I hope he does, I bet he has a break out season like DeSean Jackson. He really is a special talent and it showed.

 

[ewunerd]

damnit I didnt get a chance to watch Jones play last night. thanks for the video link

It really was classic Taiwan. If he stays healthy, and MAN do I hope he does, I bet he has a break out season like DeSean Jackson. He really is a special talent and it showed.

It was pretty clear that Colinsworth couldnt get enough of Jones. And I think he was going up against the 1st string defense too for the early part of his playing time.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

damnit I didnt get a chance to watch Jones play last night. thanks for the video link

It really was classic Taiwan. If he stays healthy, and MAN do I hope he does, I bet he has a break out season like DeSean Jackson. He really is a special talent and it showed.

It was pretty clear that Colinsworth couldnt get enough of Jones. And I think he was going up against the 1st string defense too for the early part of his playing time.

How awesome would it be for TJ to reach Chris Johnson status? The EWU references all the time on national television, and in a few years a huge contract for TJ. Once he establishes himself and we don't push him away from EWU like allegedly happened to Stucky, maybe we can get a permanent grandstand built on the other side of Roos. The question would then become, Roos Field aka The Inferno at Jones Stadium?

 

[EWURanger]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-_mxXyoTNs[/youtube]

:clap:

 

[kalm]

damnit I didnt get a chance to watch Jones play last night. thanks for the video link

It really was classic Taiwan. If he stays healthy, and MAN do I hope he does, I bet he has a break out season like DeSean Jackson. He really is a special talent and it showed.

It was pretty clear that Colinsworth couldnt get enough of Jones. And I think he was going up against the 1st string defense too for the early part of his playing time.

How awesome would it be for TJ to reach Chris Johnson status? The EWU references all the time on national television, and in a few years a huge contract for TJ. Once he establishes himself and we don't push him away from EWU like allegedly happened to Stucky, maybe we can get a permanent grandstand built on the other side of Roos. The question would then become, Roos Field aka The Inferno at Jones Stadium?

The Taiwan Dome.

RB contract vs OL contract.
:mrgreen:

 

[clawman1]

The left tackle is the second highest paid player on most NFL teams. Roos has made and always will make more than Taiwan will dream of.