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Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn suggests new deal for Julio Jones

New Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn is full of praise for wide receiver Julio Jones.

New Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has hinted that he wants to keep wide receiver Julio Jones.

Jones ranked third in the NFL for receiving yards last season, but he will enter the final year of his rookie deal at the beginning of 2015.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank told reporters that Quinn will have the final say on whether Jones stays or not, and the new head coach is very enthusiastic about working with him.

He told reporters: "I think one of the things that I respect most is [he's] a relentless competitor, the way he can go attack the ball. I can't wait to get connected with him. The things I've heard about him just in terms of the leader he's become on and off the field, can't wait to connect with him."

"For me, just to have the chance to start the process with him, I can't wait. We love great players, and we want to celebrate all the good guys that we have. We're trying to collect more great players, not the other way around."

Atlanta failed to make the playoffs in 2014, as they finished third in the NFC South.

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