Undoubtedly, Kyle Pitts became the talk of the town due to the high aspirations that made him the fourth overall pick in the prestigious 2021 NFL Draft.
However, his performance so far hasn’t entirely met the grand expectations that preceeded his NFL journey. It’s a common consensus that in terms of sheer athletic prowess, Pitts possesses distinctive traits which are rare among NFL tight ends.
His exceptional talent has had echoes around the football circles even before he stepped onto the professional field.
Being the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft does put a substantial amount of pressure on a rookie. The selection speaks volumes about Pitts’ athletic merit and the high prospects he holds as a tight end for the Falcons.
Echoing the high expectations, Pitts’ start hasn’t been smooth sailing. He has had his share of ups and downs, which is natural in the competitive landscape of the NFL.
However, these oscillations haven’t hampered the confidence his team has in him. Regardless of the bumpy start, Falcons’ Coach Raheem Morris remains firm in his conviction that Pitts has the talent and wherewithal to be an NFL Titan.
Morris recently commented, “If we can get this guy going, we all know what he could be.” “That’s the job of the coach, to find out what a player can be and go get the best out of him. Hopefully, myself, along with my staff, and all of our coaches, we can go and get the best version of Kyle Pitts because that will be really good for all of us.”
Raheem Morris: We all know what Kyle Pitts could be, if we get him going. https://t.co/CACmDlbv8E
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 12, 2024
The confidence that Coach Morris and the Falcons have in Pitts isn’t just lip service. The team has shown unwavering support by picking up Pitts’ fifth-year option, assuring him a solid base salary of $10.9 million in 2025.
Such commitment isn’t shown to a player who isn’t expected to be a significant contributor to the team.
