Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is hearing all about the Julio Jones trade rumors, but he doesn't want to know about any of it. Ryan and his star receiver have played together since 2011, with Jones being the veteran QB's primary target ever since.
Despite drafting star tight end Kyle Pitts in last month's draft, the Falcons star really has no clue how things would shape up in the offense without Julio in the fold.
His simple answer? “I don't know.”
As for the relationship the two have built together on the Falcons roster, it's unmatched for Ryan.
“He’s probably impacted my career more significantly than any other player,” Ryan said, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
The Falcons have certainly not ruled out the possibility of trading Jones, but his hefty contract could be a roadblock. Nevertheless, these two have been a staple of the Atlanta franchise for 10 years, even making a Super Bowl in 2016.
If Jones did move on, there would be no shortage of options for Matty Ice, though. With Pitts, Calvin Ridley, Hayden Hurst, and Russell Gage, the receiving core would still be relatively strong.
But, no Julio Jones would still be a blow. After all, he's one of the best WR's around, making a total of seven Pro Bowl appearances throughout his career.
It will be an interesting next couple of weeks within the Falcons organization.
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