Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has a reputation of being one of the most productive wide receivers in the league’s history. He intends to justify this in the upcoming NFL season, while also aiming to deliver some crazy numbers in the process.
Talking with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday, Jones said that he will “go crazy” this year referring to his productivity and performance on the field.
“I’m not even going to lie to you, I’m going crazy this year,” – said Jones. “I’m going crazy. I’ve been doing everything that I need to do. I’m taking care of my body. Physically and mentally, I’ll be ready to go.”
When asked whether “going crazy” means he will try to get 2,000 receiving yards and break the NFL record, Jones decided to set the bar even higher.
“Well, I’m not a prediction-type guy, but I might mess around and go three (thousand), you know what I’m talking about,” – he told the outlet.
While no one doubts Julio Jones’ abilities, the numbers he is talking about are a bit out of this world. The current record for receiving yard is 1,964, set by retired Detroit Lions’ WR Calvin Johnson in 2012.
The second name on the list, however, is Jones, who had 1,871 receiving yards in 2015. So, you never know. Crazier things have happened.
