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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons star receiver Julio Jones insists the apparent foot injury that limited him from full participation in training camp again on Saturday is no big deal.Jones took part in individual work but was held out of team drills for the second straight day. He was pulled out of the first practice on Thursday. Talking to reporters for the first time in training camp, Jones said the injury is definitely nothing to worry about.Precautionary reasons, Jones said, adding but Im good to go, 100 percent. Just taking it slow.Jones had his left shoe off and was seen rolling his foot over a ball on the sideline during team drills. He has had two surgeries on his right foot.Jones and coach Dan Quinn have not revealed details of the injury. Quinn said a key Saturday was seeing Jones explode and push off it and make him feel comfortable doing that.He looked great doing that, so we anticipate him getting back (for full practice) in the next three or four days, Quinn said.Im not going to rush it, but I think it will be sooner than later, Quinn said. Im not going to say it has to be by tomorrow or has to be by Tuesday, but Id be surprised if it wasnt by tomorrow or Tuesday.The Falcons are off on Monday.Jones, coming off his first All-Pro season, said he often deals with minor injuries.Im just so explosive. I always get something thats tight or something, he said. Its good. I just keep getting treatment and stretching it out. ... But Im good. Its nothing serious or anything like that thats going to prevent me from playing.Jones said he tried to convince Quinn he was ready for full clearance on Friday and Saturday.Hell be like: `Yeah, its good. I know you can. You know, I dont doubt you at all. But were just going to be on the safe side, Jones said, quoting Quinn.The receiver said he understands the coachs caution.Were not trying to prove nothing to anyone right now, Jones said. Its a long training camp. And weve got the season coming up that weve got to get ready for.Perhaps only quarterback Matt Ryan is as important as Jones to the Falcons hopes this season. Even a small injury to Jones at the start of camp is a big concern, especially after veteran receivers Roddy White and Devin Hester were released. The team signed Mohamed Sanu, but after Eric Weems, there isnt much experience elsewhere on the depth chart at the position.Having Jones watch team drills has meant more snaps for such young receivers as Justin Hardy, who could start in three-receiver sets, Aldrick Robinson, Nick Williams and rookie Devin Fuller. 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And when the games critical moment arises, and Serbia needs a big play, hes part Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook.Teodosic is the best player many hoop fans have never seen.On Sunday, with the world watching, everyone will get to know him.The 29-year-old Teodosic, a major star in Europe who has rejected previous offers to play in the U.S., has a chance to make history as Serbia faces an American team seeking its third consecutive gold medal. The U.S. team narrowly kept its Olympic winning streak intact and escaped with a 94-91 win over Serbia in the preliminary round, when guard Bogdan Bogdanovic missed a game-tying 3-pointer at the horn.The Serbs, though, got the Americans attention -- and none of them more than Teodosic.As good of a player, and as good of a guard, as there is in Europe, U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said. I love him. Were friends.Teodosic more than held his own against U.S. guards Irving and Kyle Lowry, scoring 18 points (four 3-pointers) with six assists. But maybe more impressive was how he kept Serbias offense engaged throughout an entire possession, wearing down the Americans who got caught watching the ball as the shot clock ticked down and were beaten on late back-door cuts for easy baskets.With the ball in his hands, Teodosic orchestrates this Serbian symphony.In our game, theres movement, but these guys, theres constant movement, U.S. forward Paul George said. You dont ever sit still. In our game, theres moments when youre sitting still. You can have a rest period where theres action on the other side. Youre constantly moving side to side, and its like they dont get tired. Thats very new to us.The American men had been given a scouting report on the 6-foot-4 Teodosic, who plays professionally for CSKA Moscow, from U.S. womens star Diana Taurasi. In additionn to playing in the WNBA, the four-time Olympian has played in Europe.dddddddddddd Shes grown to appreciate Teodosics game.Ive been watching him play for 10 years, she said. Hes one of my favorite players and I feel like no one has ever heard of him and hes an unbelievable basketball player.Teodosic was masterful in Serbias 87-61 blowout of Australia in the semifinals. He finished with 22 points and five assists in just 22 minutes. He also helped corral guards Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova as the experienced Serbs, who play together at both ends of the floor, held the Aussies to just five points in the first quarter, 14 in the first half.Afterward, Teodosic was asked if the Serbs, who were overpowered in a 37-point loss to the U.S. at the 2014 FIBA World Championships, can dethrone the two-time Olympic champs.If I asked you, `Can you imagine that Australia is going to score 14 points in one half? Probably you are going to say no, Teodosic quipped. Team USA is for sure the best team in the tournament. A great team, with big names and I can just say that we are going to go on the court and try to play our game and we will see if its going to be enough for a win.Win or lose, when the Rio Games end, Teodosic will no longer be a secret to U.S. fans, and its a given NBA teams will be tracking him closely over the next year. Hes under contract for one more season in the EuroLeague, but can test free agency next summer. Last week, he said, thats not up to me when asked about his ambition to play with the worlds best talent.For now, Teodosic will take center stage with a shot at shocking the Americans, who have won 75 consecutive games since 2006.He has Serbia one win from fulfilling a vision painted in gold.Thats the dream of all of us a long time ago, he said. None of us imagined this was going to happen. We believed in ourselves, but the final of the Olympics is something huge for each player.And Serbia may have just the player to make the impossible happen.---AP Basketball writer Doug Feinberg contributed to this report ' ' '