Julio Jones holding out

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

Julio Jones informed the Falcons he will not attend mandatory minicamp.

The Falcons previously told reporters they thought Jones would attend, but he was a no-show as players filed in on Monday. "We have been in contact with Julio and his representation," the Falcons said in a statement. "We will not discuss those conversations publicly except to say we feel they have been productive and constructive. We understand the concerns and thoughts from their perspective. Although not ideal, Julio informed us today he would not be attending mini-camp." This officially makes Julio a holdout. Jones is currently the NFL's eighth-highest-paid wide receiver.

[RelaxImaPro]

Lol

[TheSpecialJuan]

Clearly, there’s an issue between the Falcons and Julio Jones

Receiver Julio Jones tried to downplay it when confronted last month with a TMZ camera, but it’s now obvious that he has a problem with what he’s making from the Falcons.

At $14.25 million per year, which puts him at No. 8 among all receivers and — perhaps more importantly — at less than half of what quarterback Matt Ryanmakes, Jones clearly wants more. The problem is that he’s under contract for three more years, making it harder for the Falcons to justify giving him more.

The decision to skip mandatory minicamp takes the situation to the proverbial next level, making it clear that despite Jones’ past denials, there’s a problem. Even if neither Jones nor his agent, Jimmy Sexton, will admit it.

“I’m not going to comment publicly about the situation,” Sexton told D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’m going to let them say whatever they want to say.”

 

[LinvilleGorge]

Good. He shouldn’t let them get away with paying Matt Ryan all that money when it’s Julio doing the majority of the work to get him his numbers, both directly and indirectly.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Just now, TheSpecialJuan said:

Clearly, there’s an issue between the Falcons and Julio Jones

Receiver Julio Jones tried to downplay it when confronted last month with a TMZ camera, but it’s now obvious that he has a problem with what he’s making from the Falcons.

At $14.25 million per year, which puts him at No. 8 among all receivers and — perhaps more importantly — at less than half of what quarterback Matt Ryanmakes, Jones clearly wants more. The problem is that he’s under contract for three more years, making it harder for the Falcons to justify giving him more.

The decision to skip mandatory minicamp takes the situation to the proverbial next level, making it clear that despite Jones’ past denials, there’s a problem. Even if neither Jones nor his agent, Jimmy Sexton, will admit it.

“I’m not going to comment publicly about the situation,” Sexton told D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’m going to let them say whatever they want to say.”

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/06/11/clearly-theres-an-issue-between-the-falcons-and-julio-jones/

[TheRed]

I don't blame Julio one bit. Ryan has an MVP honor and the richest contract in league history primarily because of Jones efforts. This isn't even mentioning the fact that even mediocre WR's are getting lucrative contracts now. Get your money Julio.

[Biscuit]

May it be long, bitter, and contentious. 

[Jon Snow]

Pay the man!   

[Piff]

He deserves to be paid more than Matt Ryan. 

[toldozer]

I wouldn't give it to him.  He has three years left on his deal. From a business stand point the team has to wait him out. 

[Captain Morgan]

gotta say, I understand other receivers are making more money than him, but he's the one who signed a 6 year deal, with 3 left to play/pay.

However, a little surprised how many Falcons fans are turning on Julio.

 

[stratopanther]

Heard he wants $28.3 mil gauranteed per year.

[Pimpdaddy]

....this could get really good.

[Ace_Aladdin]

35 minutes ago, Biscuit said:

May it be long, bitter, and contentious. 

That locker room is going to be cancerous hahahahahahahahahaaha!!!!