cdumler7
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DT, Top 5...coming out of Tech I didn't see that either, but I think we both know Manning was a big part of his development. Now...it just depends on how hard he wants to work to stay there.
Julio...I expect ATL to hash out a similar contract for him before the season starts...they have the cap space...I think the only pause they are having is #1...what's the market? They know that now...#2..injury concern...idk how big that concern is...maybe they want to see him complete this season, but either way...the Falcons gave up way too much for JJ to be a one contract player here.
Manning is definitely the guy that has helped DT become the player he is. Manning demands for his receivers to run perfect routes and that is exactly what DT needed. He had all the raw talent in the world just needed the finer points of the position. It is why I think he can go on and have success beyond just Manning. Throw in his game is more about the YAC where he takes that screen pass or that 5-yard slant and turns it into a big play. He doesn't need an accurate QB for those type of plays. Throw in just look at the history of Kubiak's style of offense and you will see that even with mediocre QB's the #1 WR still put up big numbers.
Now with Julio yeah if I were Atlanta I would wait another year. Julio when healthy has shown to maybe be the best receiver in the game but he hasn't proven he can stay healthy long enough to establish himself like that. Another year of big numbers and then think about the big contract. No reason to rush things. Just like with the Broncos I hope they don't rush things with Von Miller. His two strikes scare the heck out of me that he is going to get suspended for a year. Make him work to show the team and fans that he can be trusted.