For argument’s sake, let’s just go ahead and conclude that the 49ers, Packers, Vikings and Saints are all better than Atlanta. Ryan, Jones, Trufant, Jake Matthews, Grady Jarrett, Alex Mack and Deion Jones are slated to count a combined $109-plus million against the cap in 2020. Unlike other receivers who have hit the trade market, Jones does not come with the off-field baggage. Per a … It’s time for Atlanta to get some more new blood in there at cornerback. One of the team’s few star youngsters, the Alabama product has put up nearly 1,700 yards with 17 touchdowns in his first two seasons. Jones has now posted at least 80 receptions in six straight campaigns, over 1,000 yards seven times in his career (and six years in a row) and eight or more touchdowns four times. The Philadelphia Eagles made a SPLASH when they traded for Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay. The 6-foot-4 pass catcher would work perfectly with Ridley in the post Julio Jones era. This team started a horrendous 1-7 before a great run in the second half of the campaign. Devonta Freeman could very well be done in Atlanta following a disappointing 2019 campaign that saw the former Pro Bowler average just 3.6 yards per rush and score two touchdowns on the ground. Despite that rumor floating around social media, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported Thursday that a "league source with knowledge of the situation" said Jones to the Eagles was "absolutely not" happening. Ryan to the Washington Redskins for Dwayne Haskins, a third-round pick in 2020 and a first-round pick in 2021: Is Washington’s brass sold on Haskins after an up-and-down rookie season? Jones to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first-round pick in 2020 and Derek Carr: Atlanta could very well look to swing a trade for a stopgap option at quarterback and delve into finding a longer-term option later. Dealing your franchise quarterback would hint at a complete rebuild. Now, with the Falcons preparing for a big offseason, I’m here to say it’s time for owner Arthur Blank and Co. to blow this whole thing up. If the Falcons were to decide to move on from Jones, this is the deal that could make the most sense. The Super Bowl window in Atlanta is completely closed. Takk McKinley has struggled making a major impact after being a first-round selection himself back in 2017. In turn, Atlanta nabs three valuable picks and an upgrade at edge rusher. Based on the contract Jones signed last year with the Falcons, which pays him $22 million per year, the Falcons would take a cap charge of $31 million to trade Jones.". Moving on from Mr. Ryan: Trading Julio Jones would be one thing. This gave the Falcons and their fans false hope. Dog daddy. We’d like to believe the Falcons could still get a first rounder and change for the former MVP. Besides, if the Falcons were going to trade Jones, it would have happened before they gave him his latest deal…maybe it didn’t happen because there wasn’t an asinine offer on the table. We’re not too sure. He’s actually directly talked about it. As noted before, Desmond Trufant has regressed in recent seasons. The Eagles and Patriots love to trade with each other. In this case, New England offers its first-rounder in 2020, another mid-round selection this April and a third-round pick in 2021. It’s a deal the Falcons might have a hard time passing up on. Vic Beasley is a free agent and will likely leave once March comes calling. The former emerged as a reliable target for Carson Wentz late in the 2019 season after being a practice squad player, earning his keep as a potential slot option going forward. Besides, if the Falcons were going to trade Jones, it would have happened before they gave him his latest deal. It’s hard to pick two teams from that list that the Falcons are better than. Desmond Trufant seems to be a shell of his former self. Let’s not forget that Xtra playoff team too.. One time great receiver is now relegated to broken glass…. Even if the Falcons were to create $8 million in cap room by releasing Devonta Freeman and Allen Bailey (two cut candidates), it would not come close to giving this team enough cash to be big-time players in free agency. The Skins could pull a complete 180 and move Haskins, their third-round pick and a future first for Ryan. Why would the Falcons trade Julio anyways? There would not be a shortage of contending teams in both the AFC and NFC interested in a receiver that is averaging 103 catches for nearly 1,600 yards over the past six seasons. NFL Draft: Let’s say for argument’s sake that Atlanta is able to move Jones for a first-round pick in 2020 and Ryan for another first-round pick (and change), things would be set up swell for this squad come April. And for good reason. Hall likely would have been a top-15 pick if he didn’t suffer a devastating ankle injury six games into his senior season. Defensively, Vic Beasley has not panned out. There’s a lack of true young talent on this unit. Based on the contract Jones signed last year with the Falcons, which pays him $22 million per year, the Falcons would take a cap charge of $31 million to trade Jones…I could be wrongbut…maybe the other team covers that contract. And if the team were to put him on the block, Indianapolis makes the most sense. The salary cap: According to Spotrac, Atlanta currently ranks in the bottom four of the NFL in cap room. While it might constitute giving up on the 2020 season, it would be the best long-term bet for owner Arthur Blank and Co. Editor here at Sportsnaut. Isn’t that what half happend with Clowney? False hope that contention could be the name of the game in 2020. Moving Jones to the defending NFC champs might be a bitter pill to swallow, but the Falcons add two talented young players at positions of need and a first-round pick in return. Even then, getting someone of Pittman’s talent in Round 3 would be too hard to pass up on. Harsh reality: Without much young talent, the Falcons ceiling is incredibly low. Not a member? Make your lives extraordinary," John Keating. Just don't expect them to land a player of Jones' caliber via a trade. Carr is known to be on the outs in Vegas. / 7 trade destinations for WR Julio Jones, including the Eagles 7 trade destinations for WR Julio Jones, including the Eagles 75756A5E-120A-4932-810C-2FD980DB785E It would make little sense for the Falcons to part ways with Jones just one year after signing him to a huge three-year, $66 million extension. That ship probably sailed once DeAndre Hopkins was dealt to Arizona, despite the Eagles having interest, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter on 97.5 The Fanatic.

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