Northern_Falcon Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) SourceWe all have heard about the type of football player Julio Jones is by now.He’s electrifying, show-stopping and eye-opening.He’s just about every over-the-top adjective you could come up with. But the one description that would probably get overlooked?Ridiculously humble.That’s right. Jones is about as humble and grateful as they come, and we saw a bit of it during his introductory news conference just after he was drafted by the Falcons in April when he put out a wide array of quotes that showed his head is in the right place.When SI’s Peter King came to Falcons training camp last month, he had a long conversation with Jones and got an even better sense of the attitude Jones has about the game:“I’m a winner. I don’t care about stats. I never have. In the first game of the year, if I catch no balls and we win, I’ll be thrilled,” Jones told King. “If they tell me the game plan is to go out and block the safety in the mouth 60 times and we win, I’ll be thrilled. To me, football’s been about winning and nothing else.”Ever since he walked in the door at the team’s training facility in Flowery Branch, Jones has made an impression on everyone he has come across.He’s handled himself with professionalism and respect, and it really shows in his interactions with staff here.“One of the most impressive things that immediately jumps out about Julio is his humility,” Vice President of Football Communications Reggie Roberts said. “For a guy who has been a phenomenal athlete and one who starred at the University of Alabama under the glaring spotlight of Southeastern Conference football, there seemingly is no arrogance or self-entitlement about him. He’s a pleasure to work with — a yes sir, no-sir guy that has been attentive, patient and one of the most impressive younger players that I’ve ever worked with.“Julio gets it. He understands that he is in the National Football League, but he is passionate and intense about one thing and one thing only, and that’s winning. Good for him; great for the Falcons.” Edited August 31, 2011 by Northern_Falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCEagleATLFalcon Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Agh, just posted the same thing! Edited August 31, 2011 by BCEagleATLFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Dog Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Man I am stoked to have Julio on the team. I no longer have to worry about what to do when Roddy gets older. I could see Julio being the #1 and Roddy being the #2 in 2 or 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I predict he will be in Canton one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern_Falcon Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I predict he will be in Canton one day.I predict your prediction will be correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I predict your prediction will be correctNo homo LOL, the guy gives me goose pimples when I see him in a Falcon uni ........... :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 This kid is really special. You can see it in everything he does and says.We lucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) pretty sure he's gonna be totally worth everything we gave up for him. hes gonna be a beast! and thats why i made this....By crebagger at 2011-08-30 Edited August 31, 2011 by cre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 hopefully we keep him locked up aswell and dont let him go like dieon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowen Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I predict he will be in Canton one day.Barring injury, I actually see this too.. The more you see/hear about this guy, the more impressive he is. He really has that Moss-TO freakish size and speed, but without the self-entitlement and diva-qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Ridiculously humble.....and a Momma's Boy. He cares enough about his mother to honor her by doing the right thing! In doing so, he now has a bright future in pro football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Is that a pic of him literally soaring over Gonzales and Meier??!! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Is that a pic of him literally soaring over Gonzales and Meier??!! :blink:that was him in high school ...freak of nature, LOL ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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