Falcons HC: Kyle Pitts Can Look Like 'The Best Player' or 'Leave You Desiring More'

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is entering the final year of his contract, and head coach Raheem Morris is hoping to see him overcome the inconsistencies that have plagued him throughout his career.

Per Pro Football Talk's Josh Alper, Morris said during an appearance on PFT Live that Pitts "had some games where it looks like potentially the best player on the football team," but admitted that the 24-year-old needs to perform at that level more consistently.

"He has some moments that leave you wanting more, leave you desiring more," Morris said. "With a guy like Michael Penix that believes in him, you want to see if you can get more. We’re gonna take it as far as we can take it from a coaching standpoint."

After being selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Pitts delivered on early expectations with 68 catches for 1,026 yards and a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie season. However, he was limited to 10 games in his second year due to a knee injury that required surgery, and he has struggled to produce since then. Despite playing in all 17 games in each of the last two seasons, he's recorded a combined 100 catches for 1,269 yards. Over his four-year career, he's reached the end zone just 10 times.

Perhaps Pitts will have more of an opportunity to showcase his skills with Penix under center, as the second-year quarterback will need all the help he can get as he tries to help the Falcons end a seven-year playoff drought. A big year for Pitts could result in a major payday next offseason.