NFL Draft 2011: Taiwan Jones Would Be Perfect Complement to Steven Jackson

April 14, 2011   ·   Darin Pike   ·   Jump to comments

Despite Steven Jackson's size and durability, the St. Louis Rams are a bit thin at the RB position. Their quandary has been if they bring in a complementary back who can work a few reps in to give Jackson a breather, or a well-rounded option to fill in should Jackson miss any meaningful time.
Now that they've apparently parted ways with Kenneth Darby, it is time to find a body to work with Jackson.
A new option burst onto the scene today at his personal pro day in Pittsburg, CA. Unable to participate in the combine or his college's pro day due to a broken bone in his foot, Taiwan Jones finally stepped onto the track.   
His representative stated after the performance that Jones is only about 90 percent. If he was being straightforward, and Jones does have a little left in his tank, Chris Johnson has some competition.  
Jones' official time was 4.33 in the 40-yard dash, which would have been the fastest time at this year's combine. He also had an ...

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