Falcons coach Dan Quinn gave wide receiver Julio Jones credit for not making his contract negotiations a distraction for the team.
“I think it’s because of the player,” Quinn said Wednesday. “His relationship with his teammates. His humility. With the guys, he’s not let it become a distraction to anybody else.”
Quinn understands that there is plenty of interest in Jones getting his deal done.
“Outside of the walls, I recognize that it’s a big topic,” Quinn said. “There are fantasy points out there. There is a lot going on. Inside the walls, that is not what we discuss. His communication and his involvement with receivers and quarterbacks, it’s been a big deal. That’s been pretty consistent for him the whole time throughout.”
Falcons owner Arthur Blank stated that he would like for the deal to be done before the start of the season.
“I’m not involved in those conversations, (and) I won’t give a third side to it,” Quinn said. “Let’s just hope they keep working and get (this deal done.)”
Quinn admitted that he’s been bugging general manger Thomas Dimitroff about the contract extension.
“What do you have for me,” Quinn said he’ll ask Dimitroff.
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