ESPN: Joyner: Julio Jones deal smart
There has been a lot made about the Atlanta Falcons trading away five draft picks to move up to snag former Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones with the sixth pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
Some are flabbergasted by the idea that a team with a stud wideout like Roddy White would do this, especially since they are similar players. Others think Jones can make an immediate impact and should complement White nicely.
But five picks in a receiver-heavy draft? Sounds a little crazy, but ESPN's KC Joyner writes that the Falcons' move was a smart one, especially when you ...