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WR Jones: Can get 2,000 yards, would rather win
- Updated: August 1, 2016
12:46 PM ET
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said Julio Jones is capable of reaching an NFL-record 2,000 receiving yards in a season, and while Jones agreed, he said his primary focus is on winning.
“I can, but I’m going to do what helps the team win,” Jones told ESPN.com. “If that’s me getting 2,000 on the way to being a great teammate, let’s do it. But if it’s not required for me to win games, hey, I’m all about winning.”
Jones posted the second-highest, single-season receiving total in NFL history last season with 1,871 receiving yards on 136 catches. Former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson holds the league record with 1,976 yards on 122 catches set in 2012.
“Can …
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