Julio Jones is excited to show he is still the best wide receiver in the National Football League.
He enjoyed his 10 years with the Atlanta Falcons, but Jones needed a change of scenery.
After working out with Derrick Henry, the Tennessee Titans decided to put the two most dominant offensive recruits of the Nick Saban era at Alabama together.
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Since joining the Titans, the 32-year-old feels rejuvenated. He likes the culture of the team and is proud to collaborate with Henry, A.J. Brown, and Ryan Tannehill. Jones recorded seven 1,000-yard seasons — including five 1,400-yard campaigns — with the Falcons; however, he is set to blaze a new trail in the AFC South. After Saturday’s practice, he took the podium and expressed how he feels about his new team.
The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder said his transition to the Titans has been easy and he ‘feels at home’.
Julio Jones on being with #Titans : “This feels like home. … The transition for me has been very, very easy.”
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 31, 2021
It was tough dealing with Henry, but now defenses have Brown and Jones to handle as well.
Todd Downing, Titans’ offensive coordinator, said it has been a fun process getting Jones adjusted.
#Titans OC Todd Downing on getting Julio Jones adjusted to his new team: “He has such a high football IQ…it’s a fun process. We’re excited about where he’s at.”
— 104-5 The Zone (@1045TheZone) July 31, 2021
Tennessee will be a dark-horse Super Bowl contender. The seven-time Pro Bowler will make sure it happens.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
