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NFL: 5 candidates to win Comeback Player of the Year

By Zack Kelberman

Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) shown on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) shown on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reacts while catching passes on the field during training camp at Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reacts while catching passes on the field during training camp at Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver

In his young career, Jones has established himself as one of the game’s elite receivers. He, with all due respect to Roddy White, is the explosive engine that makes the Falcons’ offensive engine go.

Unfortunately for Jones, the only thing that exploded last season was his foot, a season-ending fracture suffered in a Monday night contest against the New York Jets. Before he was injured, Jones was well on pace to set career highs in receptions and receiving yards.

Now fully healthy, Jones is reportedly “showing no ill effects” from the injury and “stopping on a dime” during training camp drills. Provided there are no setbacks, he’ll likely return to dominant form. The departure of retired tight end Tony Gonzalez means even more targets will be heading Jones’ way.

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