Kyle Pitts

Arthur Smith updates the status of Eddie Goldman, Bijan Robinson makes play of the day. 

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney discuss. 

Atlanta was one of the biggest spenders in free agency, then they followed it up by bringing in 12 more rookies (those drafted and those picked up as UDFAs). Where does that leave them with OTAs right around the corner?

If you've been paying attention to the Falcons team-building strategy at all since Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith took over in Atlanta, you know they've consistently gone against the grain. 

Miller spent the last four seasons in Tampa Bay

The Falcons head coach discussed, Kyle Pitts, Jessie Bates and more in an extended sit-down with the media

With the football calendar about to heat up again, we get those questions cooking. 

Tori McElhaney tackles your questions as she takes over the mailbag for Scott Bair. 

MyCole Pruitt and Parker Hesse fared well in Kyle Pitts' absence. Will the Falcons re-sign both for the 2023 season?

... and why you should be, too. 

We also discuss getting a win vs. NFL Draft positioning in this Friday mailbag

Edge rusher, defensive line, cornerback should be addressed in 2023 offseason

We also discuss the need to add depth, quality to receiver position in this Monday mailbag

Atlanta isn't where it wants to be. The Falcons have money and opportunities to play with this offseason to get them there. 

It looks about like what you'd expect. 

Ebiketie continues to work through a forearm injury. 

Arthur Smith ruled Kyle Pitts out for the season on Wednesday. Falcons not concerned that the injury will linger into 2023. 

Elijah Wilkinson returns to practice from injured reserve right in the nick of time. 

Smith said Pitts had surgery this week, and that they are not concerned about his potential return in 2023.  

Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier get most carries at top of depth chart

Falcons also reinforce depth at tight end with Feleipe Franks and Anthony Firkser active. 

Drake London, Olamide Zaccheaus and others must step up with Kyle Pitts unavailable

The Falcons acquired Bryan Edwards via a trade in May. His stint in Atlanta comes to a close seven months later, making room for Frank Darby on the 53-man roster.

MyCole Pruitt and Parker Hesse step into extended roles with Pitts on injured reserve. 

Arthur Smith said on Monday that with Kyle Pitts on injured reserve the Falcons would monitor Franks to see if he could potentially return after calf injury. 

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a look at what the Falcons must do over their last two games, and how to evaluate players and their progress while compiling an offseason priority list. We talk extensively about Desmond Ridder and the quarterback position moving forward, about adding depth at the skill spots and finding intimidators throughout the defensive front.

Timestamps:

(00:00:15): Intro, what Ravens game said about offseason priorities

(00:06:40): Evaluating Desmond Ridder's performance, and offseason QB needs

(00:14:05): Drake London and WR/TE evaluation

(00:22:00): Evaluating Falcons defense, including Grady Jarrett's stellar season

(00:25:15): Discussing the need for additions on DL, edge rusher

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about still being resilient.

Former Falcon and NFL Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez joins Good Morning Football to talk about season two for Kyle Pitts, and how the 'future is bright' despite numbers through Week 5.

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about feeling good and ready to go Sunday.

The PFF highest graded Falcons players through the first five weeks of regular season.

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about establishing the line of scrimmage during the game.

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about still putting work in.

A.J. Terrell, Kyle Pitts and Richie Grant discuss their win over Seattle and their impacts to the game.

Kyle Pitts joins Scott and Tori for a wide-ranging conversation about life outside of football, including his newfound interests in golf and photography, his favorite tattoos and how he's becoming more worldly even at age 22. We delve into all that and more in the second episode of Falcons in Focus.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media in Seattle ahead of week 3 matchup against the Seahawks.

Tight end Kyle Pitts speaks to the media following week 2 of the regular season.

Scott and Tori make sense of that crazy game between the Falcons and Rams, analyzing how Atlanta got in trouble and how it nearly erased a massive deficit down the stretch. We also look at Kyle Pitts' relative lack of production over the first two weeks, plus how Drake London has made a truly instant impact

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about how the team never gives up.

Kyle Pitts speaks to media after the second day of joint practices with the New York Jets

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been voted as the No. 91 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings after his rookie season.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli, Steve Wyche speaks to Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts on taking his game to the next level, building chemistry with team.

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about repetition at AT&T Training camp.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli, Steve Wyche discuss how Atlanta Falcons are moving on from quarterback Matt Ryan.

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a close look at the 2021 NFL Draft class heading into Year 2, with realistic expectations for each player and roles each selection will fill in the 2022 campaign. We break down each player in Terry Fontenot's draft class, from first-round pick Kyle Pitts through seventh-rounder Frank Darby. The Falcons will be counting on most members of this draft class, hoping they can make a big jump in their second seasons.

Timecodes:

(00:00:20): Intro, 2021 NFL Draft class evaluation

(00:03:15): Discussing Kyle Pitts, Richie Grant and Jalen Mayfield

(00:13:50): Breaking down Drew Dalman, Darren Hall and TaQuon Graham

(00:24:26): What to expect from Ade Ogundeji, Avery Williams and Frank Darby

Watch the top highlights from practice as Atlanta Falcons players begin their third week of AT&T Training Camp.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts invites his dad to play a round of golf during the 2022 NFL offseason and talk about his drive to win, his journey to the NFL, and his passion for the game.

Kyle Pitts had a monster record-setting rookie year with the Atlanta Falcons. What will he do in year two?

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about his second AT&T Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

Scott, Tori and new Falcons digital reporter Ashton Edmunds break down the early portions of training camp, including top standouts, updates on position battles and, of course, how quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder have done over the first stretch of camp practices. We also discuss the Falcons' desire to prove expectations wrong as they work to usher in a period of sustained success

Timecodes:

(00:00:20): Introducing Ashton Edmunds, our new Falcons features reporter!!

(00:06:20): Kyle Pitts, A.J. Terrell and other camp standouts

(00:13:20): Updating position battles along Falcons offensive line 

(00:19:26): Competition driving intensity up in Falcons camp

(00:26:12): First impressions of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder in camp

Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about his thoughts on this upcoming season after day three of AT&T Training Camp.