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Atlanta Falcons shouldn’t expect Kyle Pitts to replace Julio this season

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Kyle Pitts #84 of the Florida Gators runs with the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Florida defeated Virginia 36-28. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Falcons will be without Julio Jones for the first time in a decade and expectations for rookie Kyle Pitts are skyrocketing.

What should the Atlanta Falcons actually expect from the rookie out of Florida?

The Atlanta Falcons are not going to replace a generational receiver in Julio Jones with anyone and that includes Calvin Ridley or the very exciting rookie Kyle Pitts.