What Could Julio Jones Bring in a Trade? A Lot
Yes, there are rumblings out there that the Atlanta Falcons could be thinking about dealing star wide receiver Julio Jones.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated speculates it could take a first-round equivalent for the Falcons to move the former Alabama standout, and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network confirmed that Atlanta has received calls from teams inquiring about possible trades.
Any trade for Jones would not be executed before June 1 due to the salary cap, so the Falcons could split the massive cap hit between 2021 and 2022. Atlanta would then receive future compensation.
Meanwhile, it's crunch time for the 2021 NFL Draft, with teams making the final touches to their draft boards.
Former NFL coach Jim Mora Jr. has been helping BamaCentral sort through it all.
Until the draft kicks off April 29 in Cleveland, a Mora video segment will appear every day on BamaCentral+, and also as part of our weekly draft updates and Christopher Walsh's All Things CW notes column.
Yes, it's more Mora (sorry, couldn't resist), but the Sports Illustrated analyst has a wealth of information that he's sharing with the FanNation pro and college sites. We've asked him just about everything, including long snappers, and are happy to share it all with you.
For example, when asked about what NFL coaches expect when selecting a Nick Saban-coached player from Alabama, Mora shot down the idea that Crimson Tide prospects are too beat up from their college careers to be successful in the pros.
"They’re physically tough players and they’re mentally tough. It’s not easy to play at Alabama, where you’re always in the spotlight," Mora said. "It’s not easy to play for a man like Nick Saban, who is so demanding in every single way and not just in football, but football, character and off-the-field things. I think Nick has done a tremendous job of taking care of his players and teaching them about life.
“When you get an Alabama player, he’s ready to go. He’s ready to play.”
Previous Mora Minutes
What's With the Negative Talk About Tua Tagovailoa?
Why Najee Harris is a high-value pick, even in the first round
Pro Days Go Way Beyond Workouts
Jalen Hurts as the starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles
Mora Jr. Describes how he'd Evaluate Alabama's DeVonta Smith as an NFL Prospect
How are coaches and general managers preparing for the NFL draft?
The Key to Scouting Wide Receivers
Why Kenyan Drake and the Raiders are a Really Good Match
Why the Eagles Can't Afford to Pass on Alabama Receivers DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle in Draft
The Keys to Scouting Defensive Linemen
What Are Prospects Feeling with the 2021 NFL Draft Quickly Approaching?
The Jaylen Waddle Draft Watch: Alabama Receiver Could Still End Up Nearly Anywhere
The Keys to Scouting Defensive Backs
State of the Defensive Line Positions and How It Impacts the NFL Draft
When Do Scouts Start Turning Their Attention to 2022 Draft Class?
How do NFL Teams Evaluate Injured Players for the Draft?
More Mora ...
Why the Alabama name means even more than usual in 2021 NFL Draft
Could Patrick Surtain II be as good or better than his father in the NFL?
Jim Mora Jr. like the Raiders doubling down on Alabama running backs
Do Detroit Lions Draft Options at No. 7 Include DeVonta Smith?
Steelers Best First-Round Draft Fit
Jim Mora Jr.'s Favorites for the 2021 Heisman Trophy
If starting a team which Alabama player would you want out of this year's draft?
Is DeVonta Smith's size a red flag?
Najee Harris has first-round talent, but is he a first-round pick?
What did Nick Saban learn from Don James?
What do NFL teams expect to get from a Nick Saban coached Alabama player?
Are you buying the Kool-Aid with Christian Barmore?
Jim Mora Jr. calls Jaylen Waddle 'Special'
The NFL Team That Drafts Alabama lineman Landon Dickerson Just Might Do Cartwheels
Changing the Transfer Rules Will Dramatically Change College Sports, and also Help Alabama
Deonte Brown has one thing ever team wants: Power
Tight end Miller Forristall has a lot of potential upside at the next level
Would You Ever Use a Pick on a Long-Snapper? Thomas Fletcher Draft Profile
2021 Alabama Crimson Tide Draft Profile: Carl Tucker
The is the 18th segment of the Minute Mora series. Make sure to come back and check out what the former coach says tomorrow on BamaCentral+.
