Kyle Pitts’ New Atlanta Falcons Contract IGNITES Debate—Was a Move TE WORTH PICK & PAY Over Stars?

Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN Images Atlanta Falcons gamble on Kyle Pitts: can their massive investment pay off, or will picking a move tight end over premium-position stars haunt the franchise? Tony Wiggins and David Harrison scrutinize Atlanta’s bold decision, contrasting Pitts’ output with fellow 2021 NFL Draft talents like Ja’Marr Chase and Micah Parsons. Aaron Freeman joins to break down the Falcons’ strategy of doubling down on pricey skill players—like Drake London and potentially Bijan Robinson—despite the lack of postseason success. Hot-seat topics include Joe Burrow’s real protection status with the Cincinnati Bengals, the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl hopes hinging on team health, and the Detroit Lions’ injury-plagued secondary potentially derailing their defensive ambitions. Is Quinnen Williams worth a blockbuster deal from the Dallas Cowboys? Get expert insight into draft philosophy, position value, and how teams can maximize their stars—or risk setting their franchise back for years. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.