ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith delivered a frank answer when asked about entering his first season as the Atlanta Falcons’ coach without Julio Jones. Jones, 32, left as the Falcons’ all-time leader in catches and receiving yards. Smith, the former Titans offensive coordinator, recognized that a player with Jones’ Hall of Fame credentials merits a sendoff with compliments. We have a lot of different guys and there will be great competition in every room.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...NOTES: LB Deion Jones reported on Monday for his physical but was excused for Tuesday’s first day of minicamp. The Falcons’ first preseason game is against Jones and the Titans on Aug. 12 in Atlanta.

Source: thestar June 08, 2021 20:26 UTC