ON THE FALCONS BEAT

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Julio Jones: ‘It’s rough right now for us. You don’t want guys to quit’

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to catch the ball as Eli Apple #25 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to catch the ball as Eli Apple #25 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Nov 26, 2018

In the 93rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, wide receiver Julio Jones, quarterback Matt Ryan and cornerback Robert Alford all discuss the state of the team after they dropped to 4-7 and are on the fringes of the playoff race. Jones didn't mince his words as the team is set to return to practice today.

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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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