Falcons plan to use Kyle Pitts at two positions

Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass during warmups before their game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Pitts hasn’t had the impact in the passing game over the past two years that the Atlanta Falcons were hoping for, but it appears they plan to remedy that by implementing some new plays at tight end this season.

New Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said this week that the Falcons asked Pitts to “learn basically two different positions” this offseason. In addition to tight end, Pitts also worked as a receiver.

“There’s tight ends and receivers. So he’s got a lot of work to do. He’s done really well,” Robinson said, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “I’m just excited to see him continue to get more comfortable in the system. The sky’s the limit for what kind of season he can have.”

Robinson also said the Falcons want to use Pitts more as a blocker, which could open up even more opportunities for the former Florida star.

The Falcons selected Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in 2021. He had 68 receptions for 1,026 yards as a rookie, but his passing production dropped after Atlanta traded Matt Ryan. Pitts had 53 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns last season.

Kirk Cousins ​​is now Atlanta’s quarterback, and he already seems to have a good relationship with Pitts. It wouldn’t be surprising if Pitts has a breakout season in 2024.