xSICKxWITHxITx Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 GM Thomas Dimitroff suggested a contract extension for Julio Jones will be a priority.Now that the draft is over, the Falcons are expected to open negotiations with Jones. He's currently set to hit unrestricted free agency following this season. At just 26 years old with uniquely dominant ability, the Falcons are going to have to pony up Calvin Johnson kind of money. Julio is set to tear the roof off the league this year as Roddy White continues to fade into the distance.Source: ESPN.com May 4 - 9:37 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Why do they always take a shot at Roddy when they give Julio accolades?Geez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Let's get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I always hate the last sentence of these snippets. Always a backhanded compliment in there.That shot at Roddy was completely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I hope JJ's injury history plays a factor in the negotiations. CJ has an injury history too, but hopefully JJ does us a solid and we can get a rich, but fair deal done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownorg Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cap space about to go Bye Bye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think it emphasizes the importance of getting a deal done with Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dothan_birdman Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) GM Thomas Dimitroff suggested a contract extension for Julio Jones will be a priority.Now that the draft is over, the Falcons are expected to open negotiations with Jones. He's currently set to hit unrestricted free agency following this season. At just 26 years old with uniquely dominant ability, the Falcons are going to have to pony up Calvin Johnson kind of money. Julio is set to tear the roof off the league this year as Roddy White continues to fade into the distance.Source: ESPN.com May 4 - 9:37 AMAs an Alabama/Julio Fan too, I say IF he stays healthy. And with Hardy in the slot, I can see a few less catches as teams do guard him closely. I actually do not expect major numbers from him. He'll be a defence's focus and we have other weapons. His raise won't necessarily come from huge numbers. More for what he CAN do than what he actually does... Edited May 4, 2015 by dothan_birdman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 GM Thomas Dimitroff suggested a contract extension for Julio Jones will be a priority.Now that the draft is over, the Falcons are expected to open negotiations with Jones. He's currently set to hit unrestricted free agency following this season. At just 26 years old with uniquely dominant ability, the Falcons are going to have to pony up Calvin Johnson kind of money. Julio is set to tear the roof off the league this year as Roddy White continues to fade into the distance.Source: ESPN.com May 4 - 9:37 AMThe conclusion of the NFL draft means the Atlanta Falcons can focus on another important matter: a long-term contract for Julio Jones.There have been no discussions between the team and Jones' agent, Jimmy Sexton. However, general manager Thomas Dimitroff continues to indicate that Jones is a priority."There is no question that our focus in the future will be on Julio Jones and where we are," Dimitroff told ESPN.com. "I don't want to get into specifics about the timing of that, obviously. But now that the draft is over and we continue to build this football team, we understand that Julio is a very important part of our building and evolving as a championship-type team." Julio Jones was named to his second Pro Bowl last season after finishing with 1,593 receiving yards. Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesJones, 26, was named to his second Pro Bowl last season after setting a franchise single-season record with 1,593 receiving yards. He had seven 100-plus-yard games, including a team-record 259 yards on 11 receptions at Green Bay.The Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on Jones' rookie contract last season, assuring Jones would be in the fold for the 2015 season at a cost of $10,176,000. He would become an unrestricted free agent in 2016 if not signed to a new deal or slapped with the franchise tag, which was $12.823 million for receivers this season.Jones no doubt wants to be paid among the league's top receivers. Detroit's Calvin Johnson leads the way at $16 million per year.It is fair to wonder if the Falcons have any reservations about signing Jones to a lucrative deal because of concerns about his previously injured right foot. Jones suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in the foot in Week 5 of the 2013 campaign and missed the rest of the season. He fractured the same foot prior to the 2011 NFL draft.Dimtroff was asked if the history with Jones' foot is an issue."That's not my concern right now," Dimitroff said. "That's not my concern, period."Last July, the Falcons signed their other top receiver, Roddy White, to an extension through the 2017 season. White, who has a close bond with Jones, has not offered advice to Jones on how to approach the contract situation."I don't give advice about nobody's money," White said. "I just want him to be the highest paid receiver in the league." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm just ready for the extension so people will quit whining about the trade that was 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 "I don't give advice about nobody's money," White said. "I just want him to be the highest paid receiver in the league."Oh thanks Roddy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 "I don't give advice about nobody's money," White said. "I just want him to be the highest paid receiver in the league."Oh thanks Roddy lolRoddy's just looking out for his little brother!Most of us would do the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy01212 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) I think we were hoping so bad for Dez Bryant or A.J. Green to get a deal done first to set the market. Although I think each of those teams can say the same about wanting us to get a deal done with Julio.Every team is playing chicken. Edited May 4, 2015 by weezy01212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Roddy's just looking out for his little brother!Most of us would do the same!I know I'm just messin around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Julio will cost a pretty penny to retain but I seriously doubt it will get to Megatron levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNulty Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think we were hoping so bad for Dez Bryant or A.J. Green to get a deal done first to set the market. Although I think each of those teams can say the same about wanting us to get a deal done with Julio.Every team is playing chicken.I think it's the opposite. Once one receiver is paid each one after will ask for a little more to one up them. The advantage goes to who pays their guy first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDIRTYcode Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Since we are sitting on all this cap space we need to front load a huge portion of it to this year. I'm hoping Julio's health keeps the numbers from getting to Megatron levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think it's the opposite. Once one receiver is paid each one after will ask for a little more to one up them. The advantage goes to who pays their guy firstnot really.. once the market is set for ex.If juloo did get signed first, thers no way dez or aj would get more money..Stats clme jn to play now, and as soon as a player ask for moee then the market value, the team can point to another player at his position who outperformed him.If i was atlanta im hoping dez gets signed first, he shouldnt make more then julio or aj imo.. if he does then atlanta can try and get a discount on julio cause the again the market is set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNulty Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 not really.. once the market is set for ex.If juloo did get signed first, thers no way dez or aj would get more money..Stats clme jn to play now, and as soon as a player ask for moee then the market value, the team can point to another player at his position who outperformed him.If i was atlanta im hoping dez gets signed first, he shouldnt make more then julio or aj imo.. if he does then atlanta can try and get a discount on julio cause the again the market is set.It won't play out like that at all. Just like how inferior QB's still get a little more than the last QB that signed a contract. They will handcuff and force the team to do it because if their team won't give them a little more, another will. They won't care if the guy has a few less yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 not really.. once the market is set for ex.If juloo did get signed first, thers no way dez or aj would get more money..Stats clme jn to play now, and as soon as a player ask for moee then the market value, the team can point to another player at his position who outperformed him.If i was atlanta im hoping dez gets signed first, he shouldnt make more then julio or aj imo.. if he does then atlanta can try and get a discount on julio cause the again the market is set.Guys usually do get paid more after the market is set, like McNulty was saying each guy slightly one ups the other regardless of stats so long as their considered in the same tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Would anyone consider letting JJ play the final year of his contract then let him walk, and draft the #1 receiver available to us in the 2016 draft just to save a ton of money for the D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We'd be dumb as hail to give Julio Megatron type money. Megatron's cap hits are in the $21-24M range over the next three years. Let Julio play out his rookie contract then try to a Dimi lowball offer on him. If he balks, franchise him. Then franchise him again if we have to. In the meantime, keep adding a couple WRs a year like we did with Hank and Hardy and let him walk if we have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We'd be dumb as hail to give Julio Megatron type money. Megatron's cap hits are in the $21-24M range over the next three years. Let Julio play out his rookie contract then try to a Dimi lowball offer on him. If he balks, franchise him. Then franchise him again if we have to. In the meantime, keep adding a couple WRs a year like we did with Hank and Hardy and let him walk if we have to.You'd give Gurley megatron money as a rookie. Just shut up. You know nothing about football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 You'd give Gurley megatron money as a rookie. Just shut up. You know nothing about footballLMAO. You can't give rookie's Megatron type money. And I know nothing about football? GTFOH son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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