Is one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL about to get broken up before they even play a down? There has been speculation around Julio Jones' time in Atlanta coming to an end basically since the Falcons played their final snap in 2020, and there have been more whispers than ever of late.
How much of that is just posturing and how much of it is real remains to be seen, but we got our most concrete information Monday when Jones spoke to Shannon Sharpe on Fox Sports' 'Undisputed' about the situation. When asked by Sharpe if he wanted to remain in Atlanta, Jones didn't mince his words:
"Nah. I'm out of there, man," Jones said.
I'll admit, it would be disappointing not to get a chance to see an offense centered around Jones, Calvin Ridley and Kyle Pitts play at least one season together because that could be truly special. Jones and Pitts are 99.99th percentile talents at their positions, and Ridley is well established as a perennial Pro Bowl kind of talent. We haven't seen many trios like this before, so let's hope this one gets a chance.
Now, however, it looks nearly certain that won't be happening. The Falcons are reportedly looking for a first-round pick in exchange for Jones, and according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, don't expect them to move him for anything less than a second-round pick. Jones has had his troubles staying healthy and is owed a ton of money, but he's still a hugely impactful player when he's on the field.
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