Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was back on the practice field Thursday in a limited basis, and it appeared to be a good sign for the Falcons. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the signs are pointing to a return for Jones Monday night against the Packers. Jones missed last week's game with a [more]

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Darin Gantt wrote:

This could be our DBs biggest test so far, and they haven't looked as good as expected (other than maybe Alexander), so this could potentially be a big shoot out...

That being said, the pass rushers might be licking their chops to potential get Clark back and be let loose and pass rush more often.

Originally Posted by: beast 

Meh, I think they got Calvin Ridley so they should just rest Julio Jones another week to be safe.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

This could be our DBs biggest test so far, and they haven't looked as good as expected (other than maybe Alexander), so this could potentially be a big shoot out....

Originally Posted by: beast 

I think our corner play has been pretty good. it is our safety play which has been disappointing.

As others have posted, I think this will be a great test for our corners.

Originally Posted by: KRK 

As a bigger guy, Jones seems like a guy we should be able to pound at the line (i.e. no free release) and make him work the hammy extra hard.

Originally Posted by: KRK 

Yeah and Packers normally keep the CBs to their own sides, but Jones vs King is big physical long strider vs big physical long strider, that might be an interesting fair battle. And then Alexander vs Calvin Ridley quickness would also be a good matchup.

I doubt the Packers defense is going to change up their normal operations, but I'd honestly practing it some and would consider it... as quickness gives King more troubles, and while Alexander can be awesome, you can only do so much about Jones being 5" taller, 20 LBers heavier and more physical if the pass is perfect.

Originally Posted by: beast