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Here’s An Idea, Falcons: Throw To Julio Jones In The Red Zone

Julio Jones is unlike most other star receivers. He doesn’t scream at his quarterback or sulk or throw a tantrum when passes don’t come his way. He’s happy to share the wealth with his teammates. In short, he’s no diva. But if any NFL wide receiver has earned the right to complain on the sidelines, […]

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Julio Jones Is the Best

Let’s get this out of the way at the top: Julio Jones was the best receiver in football this season. Just about any way you slice it, whether using traditional stats, advanced metrics or even play-by-play grades, Jones was the receiver who kept defensive coordinators up at night worrying about all the havoc he could […]

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Julio Jones Is the Best

Let’s get this out of the way at the top: Julio Jones was the best receiver in football this season. Just about any way you slice it, whether using traditional stats, advanced metrics or even play-by-play grades, Jones was the receiver who kept defensive coordinators up at night worrying about all the havoc he could […]

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The Falcons Might Be For Real

Three weeks into the 2015 season, the NFL’s undefeated club isn’t especially surprising: Five of its seven members finished with double-digit wins last season, and six qualified for the playoffs. The only real upstart in the bunch is the Atlanta Falcons, who went 6-10 last year. They preserved this year’s unexpected 3-0 start by overcoming […]

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The Falcons Might Be For Real

Three weeks into the 2015 season, the NFL’s undefeated club isn’t especially surprising: Five of its seven members finished with double-digit wins last season, and six qualified for the playoffs. The only real upstart in the bunch is the Atlanta Falcons, who went 6-10 last year. They preserved this year’s unexpected 3-0 start by overcoming […]

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