The Facts:
If the buzz out of Falcons camp is an indication, that won't be the case much longer. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport notes that Jones' improved route running is drawing the biggest raves early in training camp. The 6-3, 220-pounder is running patterns like he's less than six feet tall, with improved body control. Matt Ryan noted as much over the weekend, suggesting that Jones finally has mastered the finer points of playing wide receiver at the game's highest level. "Man, he just continues to get better," Ryan said. "He's coming into his third year. I think he's really starting to come into his own in terms of his confidence and understanding what we are doing offensively."
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
By all accounts, Jones has been toying with Falcons cornerbacks, leading national and local observers to conclude that he's the most impressive player in camp. "He looks stronger at the ball," HC Mike Smith told Rapoport, "and to me, there's going to be so many tightly thrown balls, the coverage is such where you gotta be strong at the ball. That's something where that stood out to me. ..." Given Jones' dominant 11-catch, 182-yard, 2-TD performance in the NFC Championship Game, he's already high on fantasy nation's radar. But if the glowing reports continue throughout August, it's going to get very expensive to have him on your roster. That said, it might be worth the price.
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