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Alum Finneran Takes Pride in White's Growth

As one of the longest-tenured Falcons, Roddy White has had the opportunity to mentor plenty of his fellow receivers. Julio Jones, now a bona fide superstar, frequently credits White for helping him learn the ropes; so do players like Harry Douglas, Eric Weems and, after spending a minicamp together, rookie Justin Hardy.

"I wouldn't be the person I am today without Roddy White,” Jones said. “He's helped teach me how to be a man … We just feed off each other. I mean, it's like my brother being out there playing with me.