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Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Falcons: WR Julio Jones will have 15 receiving touchdowns

Depending on who you converse with, some will state that Julio Jones is the best receiver in the entire NFL. The 27-year-old pass catcher has made a convincing case for himself so far in his career. Jones is coming off a career year in catches (136) and yards (1,871) along with eight touchdowns. In five seasons of his career, Jones has only hit the double-digit touchdown plateau just once: 2012.

Jones achieved those numbers last season with very little help at the wide receiver position. The team reeled in former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu in free agency and his presence will help but Jones will still see his considerable share of targets. The emergence of slot receiver Justin Hardy and added help from tight ends Jacob Tamme and rookie Austin Hooper will benefit Jones even more and limit the amount of double teams that he will see. The numbers he posted last season were a result of countless double teams and a spike in the passing offense for the Falcons will make things even easier for the talented wide-out.

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