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WR Julio Jones, Retired (3 Viewers)

I don't understand the ridicule for that prediction. Sure it's aggressive but it's within the realm of Julio's past performance. He put up 80-1200-10 as a 23 year old, then was above the prediction per game when he got hurt last year. The only outlier is the 14 TDs as we all know TDs are fluky, but then again the guy scored 10 as a 23 year old.

 
Julio Jones - WR - Falcons
Julio Jones (foot) said he is now "back to the old Julio."
Jones isn't participating in football activities during minicamp, but it sounds like he could be practicing if we were in the regular season. "I am back doing the little things I used to do. ... I feel like I am actually stronger now," he said. The Falcons remain extremely optimistic on the status of Jones' twice-fractured foot and so are we. He's our No. 4 fantasy wideout, behind only Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas.


Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jun 18 - 8:04 AM

 
Roddy White - WR - Falcons
Roddy White says he and Julio Jones are "going to be there to play in the party" as the top receiver duo in the league this season.
"I feel like me and Roddy, we're the best when we step on the field," Jones said. "We take it as a challenge every year: We want to go out and show everybody we're the best one-two in the league." Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery claimed the title last season, combining for 2,716 yards and 19 touchdowns on 189 grabs. The year before, White and Jones combined for a 171-2,549-17 line. Both Falcons receivers are prime bounce-back candidates, and Julio should even be in the mix for No. 1 overall receiver when all is said and done.
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Source: ESPN.com
Jun 26 - 9:02 AM

 
Rotoworld:

Julio Jones - WR - Falcons

According to ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure, the team is "certain" Julio Jones (foot surgery) "will return to his old explosive self."

Jones has twice fractured his right foot since leaving Alabama three years ago, but recently declared himself "back to the old Julio," and figures to be eased into training camp. Jones' current fantasy Average Draft Position is the middle of round two, where he could be a value pick if he indeed stays healthy. With Tony Gonzalez's 120 targets removed from Atlanta's offense, 25-year-old Jones has as much fantasy upside as any wide receiver in football.

Source: ESPN.com

Jul 10 - 2:50 PM
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Faust said:
Rotoworld:

Julio Jones - WR - Falcons

According to ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure, the team is "certain" Julio Jones (foot surgery) "will return to his old explosive self."

Jones has twice fractured his right foot since leaving Alabama three years ago, but recently declared himself "back to the old Julio," and figures to be eased into training camp. Jones' current fantasy Average Draft Position is the middle of round two, where he could be a value pick if he indeed stays healthy. With Tony Gonzalez's 120 targets removed from Atlanta's offense, 25-year-old Jones has as much fantasy upside as any wide receiver in football.

Source: ESPN.com

Jul 10 - 2:50 PM
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I appreciate the updates but what is the team supposed to say?

Its almost like they are trying to convince themselves that he is going to be okay.

 
pantherclub said:
Faust said:
Rotoworld:

Julio Jones - WR - Falcons

According to ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure, the team is "certain" Julio Jones (foot surgery) "will return to his old explosive self."

Jones has twice fractured his right foot since leaving Alabama three years ago, but recently declared himself "back to the old Julio," and figures to be eased into training camp. Jones' current fantasy Average Draft Position is the middle of round two, where he could be a value pick if he indeed stays healthy. With Tony Gonzalez's 120 targets removed from Atlanta's offense, 25-year-old Jones has as much fantasy upside as any wide receiver in football.

Source: ESPN.com

Jul 10 - 2:50 PM
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I appreciate the updates but what is the team supposed to say?Its almost like they are trying to convince themselves that he is going to be okay.
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He sounds confident and they are right to take it slow with who, IMO, is the franchise player. If the screw is larger than previously and he is already doing everything without contact, I'm only a little wary as a PT. The real test is if he can play the way he plays and fight through contact. Only then will he, they, and we know he is truly back to his normal self. He will be a tad risky, but IMO no more so than Dez or Thomas who play equally as physical. Green is less of a risk, but also less likely to carry your team for a week. Calvin is Calvin, but the persistent knee issues are also a concern (knees only get worse over time, not better). Don't shy away because of the foot, when they all have their concerns.

 
I'm not terribly concerned about it. He broke his foot the first time, it was repaired and he was dominant. The second time if I'm not mistake wasn't that it just broke, but that they put a bad screw in his foot that broke. The way I've heard it reported, if the screw didn't break, there would be no injury. So now, they put a stronger screw in and hopefully things will be as they were.

 
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bigmarc27 said:
I'm not terribly concerned about it. He broke his foot the first time, it was repaired and he was dominant. The second time if I'm not mistake wasn't that it just broke, but that they put a bad screw in his foot that broke. The way I've heard it reported, if the screw didn't break, there would be no injury. So now, they put a stronger screw in and hopefully things will be as they were.
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In dynasty its probably a good idea to not be concerned, but redraft I dont know man. once you factor in the injury angle spending a 2ndish round pick is a little too much risk/reward.

 
bigmarc27 said:
I'm not terribly concerned about it. He broke his foot the first time, it was repaired and he was dominant. The second time if I'm not mistake wasn't that it just broke, but that they put a bad screw in his foot that broke. The way I've heard it reported, if the screw didn't break, there would be no injury. So now, they put a stronger screw in and hopefully things will be as they were.
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Breaking the screw was a rumor that people spread because there was no info and everyone speculated. He said in a recent interview that he broke the same bone in a different spot and that they removed the old screw and put a bigger one in. Not that he broke the screw. They also took bone marrow out of his hip and put it in the bone to help it heal. The post above sounds all but convincing and as a dynasty owner, I feel very concerned that he will have a short career or not be as effective.

 
pantherclub said:
Faust said:
Rotoworld:

Julio Jones - WR - Falcons

According to ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure, the team is "certain" Julio Jones (foot surgery) "will return to his old explosive self."

Jones has twice fractured his right foot since leaving Alabama three years ago, but recently declared himself "back to the old Julio," and figures to be eased into training camp. Jones' current fantasy Average Draft Position is the middle of round two, where he could be a value pick if he indeed stays healthy. With Tony Gonzalez's 120 targets removed from Atlanta's offense, 25-year-old Jones has as much fantasy upside as any wide receiver in football.

Source: ESPN.com

Jul 10 - 2:50 PM
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I appreciate the updates but what is the team supposed to say?

Its almost like they are trying to convince themselves that he is going to be okay.
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They did sign his $10M option for next year which becomes guaranteed in March. He's almost certain not to be cut by then.

 
As an ongoing concern, feet held together by screws just doesn't seem like a good thing for a WR. Love the guys game, but I have doubts. At his ADP, his risk seems to outweigh the potential to me.

 
Rotoworld:

Doctors used a "cutting-edge medical procedure" to heal Julio Jones' troublesome right foot and prevent the injury from recurring.

The fifth metatarsal bone Jones has fractured twice is notorious for being difficult to heal due to a limited blood supply. In order to help the healing process, Dr. Robert Anderson took bone marrow from Jones' hip and injected into the wide receiver's foot. This coupled with a new, larger screw inserted into the bone should accelerate the healing process and decrease the chances of another re-injury. Jones could be recovered in time for the start of training camp, and is a lock for Week 1. He is a top-five wide receiver in all formats.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jul 19 - 9:28 AM
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Faust said:
Rotoworld:

Doctors used a "cutting-edge medical procedure" to heal Julio Jones' troublesome right foot and prevent the injury from recurring.

The fifth metatarsal bone Jones has fractured twice is notorious for being difficult to heal due to a limited blood supply. In order to help the healing process, Dr. Robert Anderson took bone marrow from Jones' hip and injected into the wide receiver's foot. This coupled with a new, larger screw inserted into the bone should accelerate the healing process and decrease the chances of another re-injury. Jones could be recovered in time for the start of training camp, and is a lock for Week 1. He is a top-five wide receiver in all formats.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jul 19 - 9:28 AM
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Another blurb where I think "is that good or bad?" when I'm done reading it.

 
i understand being cautious but we're around 10 months out now from the injury. at some point you have to see what you've got and let this guy go full out. it's either going to hold together or its not.

 
fruity pebbles said:
i understand being cautious but we're around 10 months out now from the injury. at some point you have to see what you've got and let this guy go full out. it's either going to hold together or its not.
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Yeah, I'm getting a little tired of these reports of how "team X is being cautious with player Y" well after the reasonable time frame of recovery.

 
My redraft isn't until the end of August, but if I was drafting now, I'd be taking advantage of the 1/2 round discount he's going for these days. Too bad I'm likely going to miss that window of value.

 
Julio Jones - WR - Falcons
Coach Mike Smith confirmed Julio Jones' reps will be limited as camp gets underway.
Jones has had two foot surgeries involving a screw in his left fifth metatarsal bone in three years. "Our number one goal is to make sure that we've got everybody as healthy as we possibly can be, but we know that we have to get these guys some work together and reps," Smith said. "Julio will be out there participating in practice right from the start." We should get an up-close look at Jones' progress during Hard Knocks.


Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jul 23 - 8:07 AM

 
Raiderfan32904 said:
My redraft isn't until the end of August, but if I was drafting now, I'd be taking advantage of the 1/2 round discount he's going for these days. Too bad I'm likely going to miss that window of value.
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I dont understand why people are so confident that he is coming back 100% better than ever. It makes no sense at all.

 
pantherclub said:
Raiderfan32904 said:
My redraft isn't until the end of August, but if I was drafting now, I'd be taking advantage of the 1/2 round discount he's going for these days. Too bad I'm likely going to miss that window of value.
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I dont understand why people are so confident that he is coming back 100% better than ever. It makes no sense at all.
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Stuff coming out like this I would guess...

The Atlanta Falcons are bringing Julio Jones back slowly after his second foot surgery, but when he's been on the field during training camp the receiver has looked like his dominant self.

ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure reported that Jones looked explosive on Sunday in his most extensive practice session. McClure wrote that Jones didn't have problems cutting, was "stopping on a dime" and displayed no apparent effects of the surgery. The wideout even blew past stud corner Desmond Trufant on one play.
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cstu said:
Hope you guys got him cheap.
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I moved him in one of my PPR dynasty leagues this offseason. :( only got this for him too- Spiller, V-Jax, Foles, Mike Evans, Kelce, Allen Robinson, Fred Jackson. (I know just showin off) I do think Julio is going to have a monster season, top 3, but for that offer I had to punt him to the curb.

 
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Julio Jones working on his footwork
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The only footwork he needs to work on is the way he gets his feet moving so fast nobody else on the field can catch him.

I have him as part of my risk/reward group. Brandon Marshall is the safest one (imagine saying that a few years ago :lmao: ), Percy Harvin (iffy at best to play a full slate), Julio (returning from injury), and Josh Gordon (fingers crossed). Potential powerhouse. Potential MASH unit. Good thing I have Marlon Brown and Doug Baldwin :unsure:

 
Bronx Bomber said:
How does this foot issue compare with Ahmad Bradshaws?
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Seeing as he only has missed part of one season in the NFL, I don't think you can compare to Bradshaw. Yes, he hurt the foot in college, but as far as I know, that's 2 issues in his career thus far. Bradshaw has about 3 issues per season. Night and Day IMO.

 
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Can anyone who has followed this situation closely comment on Julio's current condition, and whether it looks like he has his old explosiveness back?

 
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