As of just a few days ago, the Cowboys sat third in the Julio Jones week one team odds according to bookies.com. Green Bay Packers are first at +325, then the Colts at +350 followed by the Cowboys at +550, so right around a 15% chance of it happening.
It does make sense. Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys, was once Jones’s head coach in Atlanta. In 2019, after the Falcons started 1-and-6, Jones spoke out for Quinn, “This man has done everything for us… it’s on us… it’s not on Q,” Jones said.
Although Quinn would not be coaching Jones directly as he did for many years, if they still have a solid relationship, it might be worth Dallas just looking to explore.
Per sources:
Julio Jones, in the locker room following the loss to the Rams, raised his hand while HC Dan Quinn was addressing the team, asked to talk and then gave an emotional speech:
"This man has done everything for us.. it's on us.. it's not on Qhttps://t.co/boYmxI2AXH pic.twitter.com/L8nT0wMN5H
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) October 22, 2019
Jones, now 33, has battled injuries the past several years and was limited to just ten games for the Titans last season, regardless of that, Jones is still one of the best the game has ever seen at the position.
Bringing Jones in if the price is right and would be willing would be something I would not mind (this is what I would be worried about with Dallas). No matter the injuries he has battled or not when Jones takes the field teams pay attention.
We know CeeDee Lamb has taken over the top spot in the WR room for the Cowboys, followed by Michael Gallup once he recovers from his ACL tear. Jalen Tolbert and James Washington will round out the main guys we should see every week.
I would like to see Dallas explore this. https://t.co/nu9LRX6ikw
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) July 5, 2022
I understand that this won’t happen, but if somehow it does, I will not be against it at all. Even if it’s for one year, the reward is MUCH greater than the risk.
I will be honest, I know it will not happen, but I would enjoy the Cowboys taking a chance to see if it pans out.
