Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is going to 'showcase the Unicorn he really is,' receiver Drake London said.
Koger hears Pitts walking down the hallway -- the 23-year-old's music, with a taste Koger described as "very interesting," is blaring from his phone. Pitts likes to crack jokes, so Koger readies himself with a quip of his own.But the Falcons have seen Pitts plenty this summer. Koger and Pitts have met at 7 a.m. during camp to go over the practice script and discuss plays that weren't run the day before.
Robinson emphasized to Pitts the need to be a complete tight end -- as a blocker as much as in the passing game. Koger's message followed a similar path. In 2022, Pitts made just 28 receptions for 356 yards and two touchdowns across 10 games before tearing both the MCL and PCL in his right knee. He saw 59 targets, but at the time of his injury, he led the NFL in rate of uncatchable passes at 59 percent from quarterback Marcus Mariota, according to
Now, Pitts is hopeful his super-rookie status nets similar production to his actual rookie campaign. It's a goal Robinson sees at the forefront of Pitts's mind. Beyond the leadership and poise Cousins provides, his ability to get through progressions is something Pitts hasn't seen since catching passes from Matt Ryan in 2021. It's no coincidence that was his best year as a professional.
This is the intentionality Koger referenced with the 6-foot-6, 247-pound Pitts, who has been on full-go since arriving for camp. Cousins, in his first summer spending extensive time with Pitts, also sees it. Koger said it's pleasant seeing Pitts receive praise for his start to camp, but he still has work to do. On Tuesday, Pitts dropped a would-be touchdown in the endzone from Cousins during 11-on-11s.Pitts took his stance. Cousins scanned the defense. Center Drew Dalman lowered his head and snapped the ball, starting the play.
"So, that's been really encouraging. We know what he can do in the pass game and the more versatile he can be for the offense as a blocker, the better off we're all going to be." Sparked by a deeper group and a new coordinator who hails from an 11-personnel background, the Falcons figure to play three wide receivers much more often this fall.
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