Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday that the team feels like he’s still there Lots of juice He left in the legs of wide receiver Julio Jones and they hope to use him after signing Jones to the 53-man roster on Tuesday.
Jones told reporters later in the day that he agreed with Sirianni’s assessment. He said “Just keep watchingWhen asked how much money was left in the tank after spending the entire offseason and first six weeks of the regular season away from the game.
Sirianni also noted that the passing offense will continue to flow through AJ Brown, Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert with Jones in a supporting role. Jones was asked where he stands in that spot after spending most of his career clearly at No. 1.
“Oh no, no, no. My mentality is Certainly to controlJones said, via PHLY’s Zach Berman. “Don’t get it twisted. I’m here to take control. But they’ve got reinforced guys here already, so wherever they need me to go and be, I’ll do it to the best of my ability.”
It’s unclear when Jones will begin filling a role in the Eagles’ offense, but a successful move to his new team will make the Eagles’ chances of winning another division title look better.
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