ON THE FALCONS BEAT

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Julio Jones taking some heat for holdout

Falcons receiver Julio Jones. AJC file photo/David Barnes
Falcons receiver Julio Jones. AJC file photo/David Barnes
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 25, 2018

In the 66th episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss wide receiver Julio Jones' holdout and how it should be considered a reverse salary cap situation. Teams often cut players with years left on their contracts. In this case, the team needs to restructure the contract to better reflect the changing wide receiver market. They will have to find a way to do so now or later, like they've promised.

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We also discuss owner Arthur Blank, the five position battles for training camp, the coverage and the phone number folks need who plan to attend training camp.

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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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