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5 questions with Falcons receiver Julio Jones

The Falcons could move quickly to get Julio Jones signed to a extension. He catching a pass at training camp in 2014. (BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM)
The Falcons could move quickly to get Julio Jones signed to a extension. He catching a pass at training camp in 2014. (BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM)
Nov 16, 2014

Here are 5 questions with Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter:

Q: How does it feel to be closing in on another 1,000 yard season?

A: Who me? I don't look at that stuff. It's still good, but I've left a lot of plays out there on the field. So, if I'm close to a 1,000 that's good. That's really good because I've left a lot of plays out there on the field.

Q: Any thoughts on Roddy closing in on 10,000 yards?

A: That's a lot of work. Since he's been in the league, he hasn't missed (many) games. Hopefully, one day I'll get there. Roddy is a great receiver.

Q: How will he do as a captain?

A: He'll do great. I don't have any question about Roddy's leadership skills. He leads us at practice. He brings guys along. He picks guys up with his energy. He does everything.

Q: What are your thoughts on Carolina’s secondary? Matt Ryan said they are better than their numbers suggest.

A: Yeah, they are.

Q: Who stands out?

A: They have Thomas (DeCoud) over there and he has a lot of range. They have some good cover guys. A lot of people don't respect them, but you have to respect those guys.

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About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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