Hard Knocks

[JoshB]

Anybody else catch the premiere of this seasons Hard Knocks on HBO? They're at Falcons training camp this year. Almost no Julio at all other than highlights of catches in practice and people talking about him. They showed him talking with other players a few times but you can tell he isn't mic'd up and they had no sitdown interviews with him or player profile type deals. Cant say that Im surprised because of his personality but I gotta say I laughed cause probably any Alabama fan would have expected that.

 

[bama4life]

Caught it last night. Not bad, but was hoping to see a bit of Javy.

 

[alabama mike]

I forgot all about the show last night.

 

[JoshB]

Caught it last night. Not bad, but was hoping to see a bit of Javy.

I was too but honestly he may not make the roster. After they signed Devin Hester his stock went way down as a return man. The defensive backfield is still pretty weak so Im hoping he can win the nickel spot.

 

[planomateo]

Javier just gave you some Alabama news for the next show

 

[JoshB]

lol Well they are putting a lot of emphasis on adding more toughness to the team, prolly more fights in the first few days of practice than all last year haha

 

[bama4life]

For his size, Javy is a pretty physical DB. I would like to see both Hester and Javy returning kicks.

 

[JoshB]

Javy will probably be back there to return kickoffs (if he makes the team) but Hester is going to be the primary return man. Javy has to make the team as a DB, that group is so shallow that he could really make an impact. Nolan loves to do exotic pressures and blitzes so I think that could be a gamechanger for Javy in terms of getting on the field.

 

[bama4life]

I'm sure Hester will be the primary guy returning kicks. I think there was an article (looking) where he might be involved in the offense.

I know Javy is competing for a spot on the team and pulling for him.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I liked the show. I think you'll see more Julio when he's not injured.

 

[JoshB]

I liked the show. I think you'll see more Julio when he's not injured.

Julio's not injured... you're not gonna see anything of Julio other than highlights and maybe someone else thats mic'd up talking to him. He has no desire to talk to the media.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Julio's not injured... you're not gonna see anything of Julio other than highlights and maybe someone else thats mic'd up talking to him. He has no desire to talk to the media.

He's got a foot issue. NFL network was just talking about it.

Julio will be on it. He might not be glamouring to the camera, but the Falcons and NFL know Julio is a popular young star, so they'll figure him into it somehow.

 

[planomateo]

He's got a foot issue. NFL network was just talking about it.

Julio will be on it. He might not be glamouring to the camera, but the Falcons and NFL know Julio is a popular young star, so they'll figure him into it somehow.

Still has a foot injury or is recovering from the season ending foot injury last year?

 

[JoshB]

He's got a foot issue. NFL network was just talking about it.

Julio will be on it. He might not be glamouring to the camera, but the Falcons and NFL know Julio is a popular young star, so they'll figure him into it somehow.

No he doesnt, hes 100% healthy. They're just easing him back into things and being cautious. Hes running as fast as he was before, hes fine.

 

[ElephantStomp]

No he doesnt, hes 100% healthy. They're just easing him back into things and being cautious. Hes running as fast as he was before, hes fine.

Well NFL Network said he's not playing in the next preseason game because of his foot. Said he had a problem at camp

 

[planomateo]

Well NFL Network said he's not playing in the next preseason game because of his foot. Said he had a problem at camp

All precautionary, considering he's injured this twice in 3 years. Healing that bone is hard from what I understand, due to lack of blood flow (but I'm not a doctor). I hope he absolutely kills it this year.

 

[JoshB]

Well NFL Network said he's not playing in the next preseason game because of his foot. Said he had a problem at camp

I would be shocked if he played in any pre season games. This isnt something new tho, Smith has said from the beginning they would play this slow and be cautious with him.