RILETT Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I’m having a hard time understanding what is going on with him. Why did Atlanta spend the 4th overall pick on him? If he is as talented and the freak athlete at the TE position that everyone says he is, why after 2 full years have they not been able to get him the ball on a consistent basis? I know they are a run first team, so is Baltimore but, they still find a way to get Mark Andrews the ball. There is no reason a TE of his size, speed and athleticism shouldn’t approach double digit TD’s or at least 70-80 receptions. Yet in 27 games he averages less than 4 receptions a game and has 3 TD’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Could be young qb… 25 carries 18 passes 9 targets to rbs 5 to wrs 3 to pitts. not much down field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 In his rookie year they threw at him 110 times in 17 games, that is about 6.5 targets a game. In year 2, 59 targets in 10 games, or about 6 per game, not a big drop. Part of the problem may be Pitts hands, for his career he has caught just 57% of his targets. (Yes some targets are uncatchable, don't know what is drop stats are or how he grades at catching the ball.) A young QB may use the TE as a security blanket, but generally that won't get a lot of yards. Or maybe just isn't that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 with robinson, allgeier, pitts, london... there is a lot of potential last week... only 3 targets to pitts, and 1 to london 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RILETT Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, stevegrab said: In his rookie year they threw at him 110 times in 17 games, that is about 6.5 targets a game. In year 2, 59 targets in 10 games, or about 6 per game, not a big drop. Part of the problem may be Pitts hands, for his career he has caught just 57% of his targets. (Yes some targets are uncatchable, don't know what is drop stats are or how he grades at catching the ball.) A young QB may use the TE as a security blanket, but generally that won't get a lot of yards. Or maybe just isn't that good. That is exactly what I’m thinking, maybe he just isn’t as good as he was billed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Probably not a factor with Ridder. That's how I am feeling as a London owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Mariota was really bad last year. Mariota threw a zillion uncatchable balls. And Pitts is6'6". But they are unwaveringly sticking to the run even when down in games. And use a lot of two tight ends. It's a very odd system to be drafting a TE #4 and then not use him for receiving barely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Falcons only had 48 offensive plays last week . Not good for anyone outside the RBs. That will likely go up but I wouldnt want my season relying on Pitts or London. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivaro Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 He just is not as good as people hoped. This should be his year if he is going to show out. But...I have my doubts. I may regret it, but I just dropped him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RILETT Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Sivaro said: He just is not as good as people hoped. This should be his year if he is going to show out. But...I have my doubts. I may regret it, but I just dropped him. Yes, this is the only thing that makes sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I think the problem is the coach - not the players. I appreciate they did not have to do much to beat Carolina...but they played it a bit close. Let's see what happens the next few weeks. The Falcons spend massive draft capital first on Pitts, then on London, and neither one are being meaningfully targeted? Just nuts, even with league-average QBing (or even below-league average QBing). I think the problem is Arthur Smith. He's too smart - or arrogant - for his own good. Good news is he'll get himself fired and then these players can really shine. Happens all the time in the NFL: outstanding players never get to make their mark because of questionable coaching and utilization. I own zero shares of Pitts anywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 3:27 PM, stethant said: I think the problem is the coach - not the players. I appreciate they did not have to do much to beat Carolina...but they played it a bit close. Let's see what happens the next few weeks. The Falcons spend massive draft capital first on Pitts, then on London, and neither one are being meaningfully targeted? Just nuts, even with league-average QBing (or even below-league average QBing). I think the problem is Arthur Smith. He's too smart - or arrogant - for his own good. Good news is he'll get himself fired and then these players can really shine. Happens all the time in the NFL: outstanding players never get to make their mark because of questionable coaching and utilization. I own zero shares of Pitts anywhere. Pitts should ask for a trade imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoerock Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 hours ago, purplemonster said: Pitts should ask for a trade imo I agree and need him to report to the Buccaneers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fastdoc Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/18/2023 at 4:35 PM, purplemonster said: Pitts should ask for a trade imo Probably coming in the next year. I think any team would be better, except maybe the Bucs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinishTheDrill Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 insane athelte doesnt mean good player. I think its a little of both- the coaching staff doesnt seem to value building the passing game (london, pitts, serious talent) and maybe everyon got caught pu on teh unicorn athelticism and he is just not quite as good a player as most think. Calling it 70-30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I bit hard last Season. This Season I own zero shares... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Glad I traded for Sam laporta last week...... Pitts is going to the bench for the rest of the year probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fastdoc Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Oh Pitts you useless waste of a first round draft pick. Glad I snagged Parham today, sad I started Pitts again. Edited October 1, 2023 by 1fastdoc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoerock Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, 1fastdoc said: Oh Pitts you useless waste of a first round draft pick. Glad I snagged Parham today, sad I started Pitts again. Pitts can't throw the ball too himself. He needs to request a trade where he can be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Yeah it's a total disaster in Atlanta for pitts. Ridder looked like he just started reading defenses yesterday. And then Jonnu Smith is siphoning off a lot of the receptions. Even a change in QB isn't going to save him I don't think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think it is notable and overlooked that Pitts set records as a rookie with a solid QB in Matt Ryan. He caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards. He broke 100 yards in three games. He caught at least 4 passes in 10 games. Where is that now? Did he lose the ability to catch the ball? He's more experienced now. Why the Falcons won't throw to him is a mystery, but it would be one thing if he had flopped from the start. Remove Travis Kelce from consideration, and there were only 13 tight ends that logged a 1,000 yard season in the last ten years. None were rookies. I'd agree that his outlook this season is poor. But I would not write off his career by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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