Just a few months ago, it felt like a foregone conclusion that Kyle Pitts was entering his final season in Atlanta. However, NFL stands for 'Not For Long,' as the talented tight end has flipped everything on its head.
With many offensive contract standoffs coming up, this puts the Falcons in a precarious situation; they can't pay everyone, but letting any of these stars walk would be demoralizing.
Pitts seemed like the odd man out, but now he is proving to be a crucial part of this Michael Penx Jr.-led offense, which may force the front office to get creative in the offseason.