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Falcons Reportedly Plan To Have Kyle Pitts Play Two Positions

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The tight end position has come a long way in the National Football League.

Guys like Shannon Sharpe and later Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates paved the way for the modern TE, becoming more of a factor as a pass-catcher as the years went by.

That’s why the Atlanta Falcons used their No. 4 pick on Kyle Pitts, the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history.

However, for whatever reason, despite his impressive physical tools and proven record in college, Arthur Smith didn’t use him often as a pass-catcher.

Fortunately for him and the fans, that’s no longer going to be the case.

According to a report by offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, the Falcons plan to deploy him as both a tight end and a wide receiver (via D. Orlando Ledbetter & Dov Kleiman).

The #Falcons plan to play Kyle Pitts at both TE and WR, per OC Zac Robinson.

“He’s learning basically two different positions.”

(via @DOrlandoAJC) pic.twitter.com/IvBle5TLpG

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 14, 2024

Robinson stated that Pitts was pretty much learning two positions in his new playbook.

It’s the dawn of a new era in Georgia.

Raheem Morris took the reins of the team, and with Kirk Cousins also on the premises, they’re expected to fare significantly better.

Pitts should be a perennial mismatch in the open field and the endzone.

He could be a No. 1 passing option on many teams, and having him be more involved in the offense isn’t only a no-brainer but also a scary thought for the rest of the league.

Finally, those who draft him in fantasy football will get something in return.

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