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Julio Jones impressed with Falcons rookie corner who challenged him

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Simply introducing himself to one of the best wide receivers in the game probably would have been the normal thing to do. But that might have thrown off Jordan Miller's swagger.

Instead, the boastful Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback approached new teammate Julio Jones in the locker room this offseason with no hesitation -- well, maybe a little bit -- and challenged the six-time Pro Bowler.

"I hadn’t really met [Jones] yet," Miller said, "so basically, I was just like, 'Yo, what's good? I feel corny, but I'm trying to guard you.