SEC=UGA Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just istening to the local ATL sports radio... "...From watching him at practice over the past few days, he is already the most dynamic player on this Falcons team. He's looking sharper than Roddy..." I know it's early, but, wow, that's saying quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Money Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 woot woot Hype train rolling into Atlanta woot woot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 "According to NFL Network's Mike Mayock -- who's live in Flowery Branch -- No. 6 overall pick Julio Jones "may already be the most impressive player" at Falcons training camp. Mayock described Jones as "more explosive off the ball than they thought." Matt Ryan told Mayock: Julio Jones is "stepping on these corners' toes in a heartbeat. I have to get the ball out more quickly." Literally every report has just glowing praise for his athleticism, work ethic, and crisp route-running. Add to that, the kid just looks like a freaking beast in every picture I've seen. Very excited to see him take the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 What little I know about Roddy, I'd say the better Julio is, the more it will push Roddy to be better. This is a HUGH plus for the Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Maybe they've finally found a WR that can get open without pushing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delfamdelfam Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 if the reports are true not sure how opposing teams #2 CB's can cover this guy, unless your the Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just to make sure my boy AJ gets the love he deserves too: Not to be outdone by Julio Jones, Bengals first-rounder A.J. Green is drawing raves early in training camp. "He catches everything," writes Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson, "No one's covered him, and when he is, he jumps up and takes it away." Coach Marvin Lewis is already calling Green an "upgrade" on Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens. "He showed his physical prowess out there today," said Lewis while shaking his head. Safety Chris Crocker, a 110-game veteran, already has Green in the "upper echelon" of receivers. Just like it's been ever since these guys came out of high school, it's going to be fun to watch these 2 compete for the top WR of their class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Maybe they've finally found a WR that can get open without pushing off. michael irvin is a falcon? Edited August 1, 2011 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 michael irvin is a falcon? No but he should be a 4 time champion, had deion not interfered with him late in that NFC Champ game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Maybe they've finally found a WR that can get open without pushing off. That's what I like to see!! The season can't start soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 No but he should be a 4 time champion, had deion not interfered with him late in that NFC Champ game. or remove a few for his uncalled OPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just to make sure my boy AJ gets the love he deserves too: Not to be outdone by Julio Jones, Bengals first-rounder A.J. Green is drawing raves early in training camp. "He catches everything," writes Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson, "No one's covered him, and when he is, he jumps up and takes it away." Coach Marvin Lewis is already calling Green an "upgrade" on Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens. "He showed his physical prowess out there today," said Lewis while shaking his head. Safety Chris Crocker, a 110-game veteran, already has Green in the "upper echelon" of receivers. Just like it's been ever since these guys came out of high school, it's going to be fun to watch these 2 compete for the top WR of their class. Now, if Cincy could find someone to get him the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troublez Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Now, if Cincy could find someone to get him the ball. That's the one true difference I see so far between the two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Now, if Cincy could find someone to get him the ball. Dalton is going to be a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Tweet from Tony Gonzalez: TonyGonzalez88 Tony Gonzalez by wingoz This kid Julio Jones is the real deal. He's the best incoming receiver I've ever played with. Come to think of it, it's not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Tweet from Tony Gonzalez: TonyGonzalez88 Tony Gonzalez by wingoz This kid Julio Jones is the real deal. He's the best incoming receiver I've ever played with. Come to think of it, it's not even close. When you think about all of the stud WRs that the Chiefs had, this is quite a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 When you think about all of the stud WRs that the Chiefs had, this is quite a statement. I thought about that as soon as I read the Tweet. Then again, the title of this thread is "Julio Jones, for what it's worth..." Seemed like a perfectly relevant statement to post in here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 When you think about all of the stud WRs that the Chiefs had, this is quite a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themiraclejones Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I hope the browns didn't mess up by trading the pick away to get this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I hope the browns didn't mess up by trading the pick away to get this guy. Hmmm, let's see their track records. ATL Falcons - contender for the last decade CLE Browns - non-contender in forever. I think we know who made the shark move here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themiraclejones Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hmmm, let's see their track records. ATL Falcons - contender for the last decade CLE Browns - non-contender in forever. I think we know who made the shark move here. yeahhh we'll see buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am psyched. I got him at 1.03 in a 16-teamer, adding to an already lethal set of WRs (Colston, Maclin, Wallace, Welker). If he indeed is the real deal from the outset, that'll allow me to bump him up early and ship off one of those four for even more ammo. Also grabbed him in a best-ball league that drafted early. I think he'll be a consistent WR3 with WR2 upside... this year. Maybe more in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great talent rookie WR + Playoff caliber Offense and getting better + Roddy White on the other side = Top 20 WR in the league His ADP should be increasing every week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfv87 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 does this improve Ryan's ADP? Does ATL open it up more now with 2 outside options and solid TE or do they stay with their bread and butter of pounding the ball on the ground? IMO Ryan is one of a few Qbs that could jump into that elite group that carry FF teams if they open it up more. He can still be gotten on the cheap as we say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ryan's roblem is he's not very good at making his progressions. If his first guy isn't open (Roddy), then he tends to make mistakes. He'll certainly have more opportunities for the first guy to be open, but I just don't see how this helps him enough to project him as an elite QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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