The Facts: The Falcons have written some big checks recently. They are prepared to write one more. The team is in negotiations with Jones' representation for an extension for the star receiver. Jones is in training camp, confident the sides will hammer out a deal. “We know what Julio is in this league,” GM Thomas Dimitroff told NFL Media on Thursday night before the Hall of Fame Game. “And again, where we approach it with Julio, we look at everything, of course. We believe that he should be the highest-paid player -- sorry, I did not say player -- the highest-paid receiver in the league."

Diehards Line: Michael Thomas reset the market at the position this week, signing a five-year, $100 million extension with $61 million in guarantees. The Saints receiver now leads all receivers in annual average value, while Browns receiver Odell Beckham‘s $65 million in guarantees lead the way at the position. Jones has an annual average of $14.25 million and is signed through 2020. “We want Julio here for the rest of his career, whatever that is,” Dimitroff said. "It’s just how we’re going to approach this and how we’re going to get it done. I believe it’s right around the corner, but I don’t want know when it is.” Jones, 30, made his sixth Pro Bowl last season. He is a two-time All-Pro and has made 698 catches for 10,731 yards and 51 touchdowns in his eight seasons. He did not play in the Hall of Fame Game and, in fact, is not expected to play this preseason. But he's going to get paid.