SHOCKER: Atlanta Falcons PAY Kyle Pitts, Skipping PROVE-IT Year | Good Call or MISTAKE?

Atlanta Falcons shock the NFL by extending Kyle Pitts, raising questions about whether they are risking too much on an inconsistent core. Host Aaron Freeman questions the wisdom behind Pitts’ three-year, $54 million deal, examining why the Falcons paid a premium tight end before a true evaluation year even began. Key discussion points include the long-term synergy between Kyle Pitts and Drake London, analytics comparing Pitts’ production to other elite and mid-tier tight ends, and whether Atlanta’s offense under its new regime can finally unlock Pitts’ full potential. With Bijan Robinson and Drake London already established, does locking in Pitts signal faith in this trio or a repeat of past mistakes? Explore the financial implications, scheme fit under Kevin Stefanski, and the Falcons' betting on themselves—and Pitts—to change the narrative. #atlantafalcons #nfl #kylepitts #nflcontract #drakelondon #bijanrobinson #kevinstefanski #tommyrees #mattryan #iancunningham #terryfontenot Photo Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons 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://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/  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.  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  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.  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 https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://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 https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://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.