Wolverines Fan Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-julio-jones-receiving-trade-calls-on-star-wr https://www.cincyjungle.com/2021/4/26/22404030/nfl-draft-rumors-falcons-trade-julio-jones-jamarr-chase-bengals-news It's probably just one of those pre draft smoke screen rumors, but he turned 32 in February. Edited April 26, 2021 by Wolverines Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) For salary-cap reasons, it could be agreed to before the draft but not announced until June 1. Atlanta is in cap trouble. Edited April 26, 2021 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 It feels like there are going to be some surprises and trades in the first round. I hope so. That's always fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 If Julio gets traded doesn't that guarantee them drafting a QB at 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, League_Champion said: If Julio gets traded doesn't that guarantee them drafting a QB at 4? Doubtful, but who knows. I think they're pretty locked in on Pitts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, darin3 said: Doubtful, but who knows. I think they're pretty locked in on Pitts. Pitts and Julio together would be an insane combo. They seriously need help on defense though and trading out of 4 all together would make sense as well. It's going to be really interesting from pick 3 on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, LordOpie said: i said that they should've traded him last year. Be like NEP, trade guys before their value falls off Atlanta almost certainly wanted to trade him and no one wanted the cap hit. The article states how a trade is more realistic after June 1 as the cap situation becomes less problematic. Even then it may not be feasible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bobby Brown said: Atlanta almost certainly wanted to trade him and no one wanted the cap hit. The article states how a trade is more realistic after June 1 as the cap situation becomes less problematic. Even then it may not be feasible. Agree, It's a tough contract to move and wouldn't make much sense at this point. If the Atlanta Falcons cut Julio Jones post-June 1st they would gain $0 cap space and would have $23 Million in dead money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, LordOpie said: The opposite. Chase or pitts Yeah but they can draft Chase or Pitts regardless. They don't have to get rid of Julio to do it. Why not draft Pitts, keep Julio and go for 1 last run. But only if they believe they can compete. If not you draft a QB for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 If they take Pitts, then they should get something for Jones who crashed and burned all last year while Calvin Ridley blew up. Jones, Ridley and Pitts would just cut into each others action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 hours ago, LordOpie said: Julio is done Perhaps, but if you and I know he's shot I'm guessing everyone in the NFL thinks he is as well. It's just a tough contract to unload, especially in a loaded WR draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Strong QB class, Matt Ryan is 36 this season, seems like the prudent pick at 4 would be a QB, or to let someone between 5-8 trade up to get Pitts and draft the QB a little lower. If they can move Julio and get some additional capital in this draft or next year's it minimizes the pain of that transition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Caveman_Nick said: Strong QB class, Matt Ryan is 36 this season, seems like the prudent pick at 4 would be a QB Yup and If Fields is on the board at 4 how could they not draft him? They may not have another shot at a QB for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Yeah I can’t imagine why anyone would want a 32 year old that’s constantly banged up and has that contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 5:19 PM, DMD said: It feels like there are going to be some surprises and trades in the first round. I hope so. That's always fun. Same. The more action the better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 9:12 AM, Caveman_Nick said: Strong QB class, Matt Ryan is 36 this season, seems like the prudent pick at 4 would be a QB, or to let someone between 5-8 trade up to get Pitts and draft the QB a little lower. If they can move Julio and get some additional capital in this draft or next year's it minimizes the pain of that transition. Theoretically I agree on the QB but practically I don't think teams nowadays, with QB salaries being what they are, can just burn 2 years of a franchise QB's rookie deal. They have Ryan for two more years I think. I agree with the idea that with a new GM and coach in town they take the lay of the land this season, pass on a new QB, and see where they are. Pitts with Arthur Smith seems like a match made in heaven. Trade out/down is also reasonable but they don't have the cap room as it is - more draft picks makes it worse. Having said all that, I don't think QB is out of the question for them, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 hours ago, stethant said: Theoretically I agree on the QB but practically I don't think teams nowadays, with QB salaries being what they are, can just burn 2 years of a franchise QB's rookie deal. They have Ryan for two more years I think. I agree with the idea that with a new GM and coach in town they take the lay of the land this season, pass on a new QB, and see where they are. Pitts with Arthur Smith seems like a match made in heaven. Trade out/down is also reasonable but they don't have the cap room as it is - more draft picks makes it worse. Having said all that, I don't think QB is out of the question for them, though. I have this picture in my mind of Matt Ryan in a Bears uniform. Don't know why, but If I was the Bears, I would be after the Falcons to trade me Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Per this article https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-south/atlanta-falcons/nfl-insider-names-teams-in-play-for-julio-jones-trade Ravens and Raiders both in the mix to try to trade for Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, Wolverines Fan said: Per this article https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-south/atlanta-falcons/nfl-insider-names-teams-in-play-for-julio-jones-trade Ravens and Raiders both in the mix to try to trade for Jones. If they can fit it in the cap I think it makes a lot of sense for The Ravens. The Raiders aren't close enough IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shaft Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 There's also talk of the Patriots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, LordOpie said: That's crazy On so many levels. That team would not have a weak link on offense, but everyone's fantasy value would take a massive hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) I don't think he's going anywhere. I see one last hoorah with Matty Ice. Why would they take weapons away at this point? And the Cowboys would be foolish to add another WR when they have so many holes on defense. Edited May 24, 2021 by League_Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 The Falcons are in deep salary-cap trouble. Trading him after June 1 can get them some breathing room and the ability to sign their draft picks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, Big John said: The Falcons are in deep salary-cap trouble. Trading him after June 1 can get them some breathing room and the ability to sign their draft picks. This. They pretty much have to move him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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