Elky Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Jones is currently in his 9th season. He's already nearly halfway to the receptions mark and he crossed the halfway mark for the yards last Sunday. His 95.9 yards per game I believe is an NFL record at the position. He turns 31 in February, but does anyone think he has a shot? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_shadows Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 No 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Talent wise obviously he does, but it will depend on how well he can avoid injuries as he ages and how long he wants to play for, neither of which we as fans can predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondbull424 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Julio hasn’t been the most durable player. Not to say he’s missed seasons but he’s been banged up throughout his career and IIRC the Falcons had to use analytics to get him the proper rest and such to allow him to last longer (can’t remember the exact story.) But my point is that he’s dominant and he’s probably more durable than Megatron, but I also think he’s not one of those freak athletes that just seemingly never get hurt... I think it would take that kind of athlete equipped with elite skills to break this kind of record. Again, not saying Julio isn’t a great player or that he’s injury prone or something. Just saying I think he’s at best average when it comes to durability. He’s not freakish in that aspect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotun_Fan Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I don't think he has a realistic shot. It'll be really tough for anyone to catch Rice. Only tougher stat to catch I can think of atm would be career interceptions IMO (for defenders not QBs hah.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Highly unlikely. Rice has put most of the records out of reach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john305 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Larry Fitzgerald has the best chance at the receptions record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboRocket Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Julio is a crazy good receiver, but he's not THAT type of receiver. You have to look at their WR style to see how it projects to longevity, and with Julio, at least 50% of his potency revolves around just how insane of an athlete he is. He's just bigger, stronger, and faster than virtually all of the DBs out there. Yes, he has more to his game than just pure athleticism, but I think, when you look at it, we've seen hobbled Julio time and again, and he just doesn't make the same kind of impact. Now think of his injuries over the years and the impact age makes on athleticism. Julio's game, out of probably ALL of the elite WRs currently in the NFL, projects the least to late-career success. Not saying that he's not capable of adjusting his game, just that his current game doesn't project well. Now, I know this is crazy because it's still so early and so much can change, but Nuk has been a game-wrecker for years with a variety of QBs, offensive schemes (even though it's been pretty much one HC the whole time, BOB has changed his entire offense several times over), and HIS game projects really well to late-career success. He's never been an overwhelming athlete, he's a technician that does everything right. Similar to Larry Legend. Hopkins is a refined route-runner and literally creates separation with his body positioning. He's a developed hands-fighter who is immune to press most of the time. He has extreme body control. He has some size to him. He's quicker than fast, and that type of athlete always seems to last longer than the straight-line speed guys. Based off of skillset and their game, the three WRs right now who stand the BEST chance of beating Jerry Rice's records would be Larry Legend, Nuk, and Michael Thomas, in my humble opinion. Julio, production-wise, I think would, at best, project to more of a TO or Randy Moss kind of career (minus the TDs, because Julio hasn't been very good in the red zone for most of his career for some reason). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Julio would have to transition to a possession guy as his athleticism dwindles, play in an offense that could get him the ball, and most of all avoid injuries throughout his 30s. Very unlikely, there’s a reason Rice’s records are what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Ignoring all the luck and circumstances that would have to come with that, he'd also need to WANT to play that long and also be comfortable becoming the 2nd or 3rd option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 No way he plays long enough so its extremely doubtful, especially given the money he's already earned or will have by the time his current contract is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split the Sticks Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/22/2019 at 9:19 AM, rob_shadows said: No ^^ what he said ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Nope. Halfway there in year 9? That means at 31 he needs to post about 4-5 more elite years, and then 4-5 more ok years. The face that Larry Fitz has played 15 years, is still 6,000 yards away, and was as durable as they come should be telling. The guy with the best shot, decided to take that shot and aim it at his own foot instead (Antonio Brown). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas5737 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, warfelg said: Nope. Halfway there in year 9? That means at 31 he needs to post about 4-5 more elite years, and then 4-5 more ok years. The face that Larry Fitz has played 15 years, is still 6,000 yards away, and was as durable as they come should be telling. The guy with the best shot, decided to take that shot and aim it at his own foot instead (Antonio Brown). Brown relied on quickness that isn't going to hold up long enough to get close. needed 11000+ yards after turning 31. Julio has a better chance and his chances are less that 1% imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity_Cometh Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Julio Jones is human. Jerry Rice is not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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