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Looking back on Julio Jones’ stellar Falcons career

He glided down the middle of the field in Indianapolis all alone. Five Colts defenders were chasing, but the distance between him and the many men in pursuit gradually expanded. He crossed the goal line to give the Atlanta Falcons a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, but all you could think of watching him about was the rare talent who donned #11 for the Falcons.

That contest during the rookie season of Julio Jones back in 2011 was the stage where Jones officially announced how dangerous and unique he is as a receiving talent. It was a telltale sign of what was to come, foreshadowing the dominance of the best receiver in franchise history.