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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones told reporters he "doesn't know" if he'll play in Week 1's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings but is planning on being on the field amid contract talks with the team.
https://twitter.com/vxmcclure23/status/1169703618922078210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1169703618922078210&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2852551-julio-jones-doesnt-know-if-hell-play-opener-vs-vikings-without-new-contract

Jones further clarified to say it's "fair" to say he is planning to be on the field. The Pro Bowler is in the midst of a contract negotiation that has taken place over the entire offseason. He has two years remaining on his contract but no guaranteed money left on the deal.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2852551-julio-jones-doesnt-know-if-hell-play-opener-vs-vikings-without-new-contract?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=referral

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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Sounds like a real definite maybe. 

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#2 · Sep 6, 6:22 AM
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Tentative commitment, is what we call it.

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he just wants an excuse for when Rhodes shuts him down again.

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#4 · Sep 6, 9:20 AM
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He will play, I think he is a gamer.

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he said last night that he was for  sure playing.

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He's playing. I'll also bet they get the deal done before kickoff.

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Julio reset market...3 for 66

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NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.
We really need Xavier to be better this year. Seeing him get beaten a couple of times already in the preseason was not encouraging. 
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We need Rhodes to be the 2017 Rhodes for sure. Maybe facing up with the highest paid WR will bring out the best in him.

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Julio took a pounding! I feel good that they are making him earn his money today.

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And after his performance in today's game Julio still isn't happy...

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@"BarrNone55" said: We need Rhodes to be the 2017 Rhodes for sure. Maybe facing up with the highest paid WR will bring out the best in him.
Xavier looked pretty good today.  He had a very nice game.
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Oh well. Rhodes closed.

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@"MaroonBells" said:
@"BarrNone55" said:
NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.
We really need Xavier to be better this year. Seeing him get beaten a couple of times already in the preseason was not encouraging. 
I don't think preseason is a accurate gauge on how he plays
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@"Magnus" said: And after his performance in today's game Julio still isn't happy...
Yup, but he can go soak in a bath of big bills.
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@"greediron" said:
@"MaroonBells" said:
@"BarrNone55" said:
NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.
We really need Xavier to be better this year. Seeing him get beaten a couple of times already in the preseason was not encouraging. 
I don't think preseason is a accurate gauge on how he plays
Its not an accurate gauge how anyone plays, see Kyle Sloter
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Rhodes played with swagger yesterday, loved it.

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@"StickyBun" said: Rhodes played with swagger yesterday, loved it.
Yes, no penalties either IIRC.  Looks like he has brought the X back in more than just his name.
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@"greediron" said:
@"Magnus" said: And after his performance in today's game Julio still isn't happy...
Yup, but he can go soak in a bath of big bills.
That would make recovering from a bad game a wee bit easier.
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