There are only some things that you do not do as a NFL team: one is giving the number of a legendary franchise player to a rookie. That is exactly what the Falcons did this week, with July 11 Jones going to Jalon Walker, who Atlanta Tok in the first round.
While it is fair to note that Walker simply keeps the Hey number in Georgia, this also feels so bad.
He is an uncle if Jones will ever arrive in Canton. The threshold for the receivers to make the Hall of Fame of Professional Football is unfairly high, and currently occupies the 16th position in receipt of all time, behind Steve Smith SR, Reggie Wayne and Anquan Boldin, who hope to get to enter. Still, Jones is far and far, the leader of the Falcons, and only left the organization five years ago. It is ridiculous to give away your number as soon.
Falcons fans agree.
No one fails to respect the old stars like us. 11 and 7 should be on the beams forever
– Goff coach (@matt_goff13) May 7, 2025
That is why nobody respects us TBH
– Youintslickboy (@issssapty) May 7, 2025
It seems raw, but it is wild, Julio cannot get the respect he deserves. Best receiver in the history of the SMFH franchise
– Jered Chinn (@finegod805) May 8, 2025
Sorry, that number that number should not afford. This really is crazy, they let this happen.
– Ahhhnode (@ahhhnode) May 8, 2025
That number must be withdrawn that it is crazy
– #Deboy (@thatboidwill) May 8, 2025
About Falcoholic fans are also reacting to the ad, and there are some feelings found.
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Brass studs: regardless of how players leave a franchise, they often repair the relationship on time. The July 11 Jones deserves to be placed in the rimbadores, or at least give it a solid decade before trying to deliver it to another person. This feels disrespectful.