Atlanta Falcons tight finish Kyle Pitts is off to a different sluggish begin this season. Maybe he’ll discover his groove after catching a protracted landing move on Sunday.
On a 4th-and-3 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 36-yard line early within the first quarter, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins related with a wide-open Pitts, who scored a 41-yard TD.
When the Falcons took Pitts with the No. 4 total choose within the 2021 NFL Draft, it appeared he would turn out to be a weapon for his or her passing assault. NFL Subsequent Gen Stats gave him the most effective grade (92) amongst TEs within the 2021 class.
Nevertheless, he has struggled to fulfill expectations by his first 4 seasons with the membership. Though he made the Professional Bowl in his rookie 12 months, he has but to complete a season with three or extra TD catches.
Former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith — who was fired after the 2023-24 season — seemingly by no means found out learn how to use Pitts, which can clarify a few of his struggles.
Nonetheless, he hasn’t fared significantly better below new HC Raheem Morris. Via his first seven video games, the previous Florida Gator solely has 25 receptions for 328 yards and one TD catch.
The Falcons picked up Pitts’ fifth-year choice this offseason, however he should begin exhibiting them extra to earn an extension down the highway.
