The news of former Carolina Panthers All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman signing a five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Redskins surely was a sigh of relief for teams in the NFC South.

Much was made of the recent battles Norman had with Atlanta Falcons All-Pro Julio Jones, arguably the league's most explosive receiver coming off a 1,871-yard, 136-catch season. According to ProFootballFocus, Jones had five catches for 80 yards on six targets against Norman in the Falcons' 20-13 upset of the then-undefeated Panthers last December - Carolina's only regular season loss. Earlier in the year, Jones had four catches for 33 yards on six targets against Norman in Carolina's 38-0 blowout victory.

Will Norman miss seeing Jones twice a year?

"Absolutely because he's a terror, and I'm a horror film," Norman told ESPN.com. "The `Clash of the Titans.' It'll never be the same. But it's his division now and I wish him much blessings and success."

It truly could become Jones' division if the Falcons find a way to dethrone Cam Newton and the Panthers. Maybe not having to contend with Norman will make it a more realistic goal, but the Falcons still have quite a ways to go.

Does Norman believe Jones is the best receiver in the league?

"I gave you that info last year," he said with a laugh.

Indeed, Norman said battling Jones "completes me" because Jones gives him the ultimate challenge.