A – Interestingly enough, this has been Pitts’ best situation since his rookie year. With the emergence of Drake London, it’s been difficult to feature both consistently — especially given the lack of quarterback play. Last season, Pitts wasn’t featured heavily, largely because Zac Robinson’s offense doesn’t prioritize tight ends in the passing game. However, once London went down late this season, Pitts had the opportunity to become a focal point, and he delivered.
Now playing on his fifth-year option, Pitts will be a free agent next year. Atlanta could free up as much as $22.5 million by moving on from Kirk Cousins, which may make a franchise tag (estimated at $15.88 million for tight ends) a viable option. I hope he remains a Falcon, but teams like the Cowboys, Jaguars and Giants showed interest last offseason and could circle back again.