The Facts: Matt Ryan is looking forward to getting in offseason work with Jones. “It’s huge when you get any player to be able to participate fully,” Ryan said. “That’s critical.”
Diehards Line:The Falcons report for their offseason program on Monday. Jones, who was out last offseason after foot surgery, will fully participate this year. Ryan said he’s heard Jones is working out or has consulted with Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens. “T.O. is one of the best workers of all time,” Ryan said. “He learned from Jerry Rice and kind of modeled his stuff after that. ... Julio has a great work ethic, too. He’s one of the best conditioned and best working athletes that I’ve ever been around.” And getting in a full offseason will add to that.