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Another thing highlighted by the Good Morning Football crew was the height the team added on the perimeter. Kyle Pitts’ length and ability to stretch defenses was the main reason why the Falcons selected him at number four a season ago. However, we didn’t see Atlanta take advantage of this much last season, especially in the red zone.
The offense didn’t open up as much as anticipated due to the lack of help surrounding Pitts, but that could change with the many additions the Falcons made this offseason. Not only did Atlanta draft Drake London with their eighth selection, but they also brought in Auden Tate, Bryan Edwards, and Geronimo Allison. Each player is six-foot-three or taller, giving the team a true size advantage at the position.
There aren’t exactly household names, but Arthur Smith does have a successful track record of getting the most pout of big-bodied playmakers. Under Smith’s leadership, Corey Davis posted career numbers, racking up nearly 1,000 yards in 2020. Finding other contributors besides Pitts will be crucial to Atlanta’s success in 2022. And don’t expect Cordarrelle Patterson to carry the offense as he did in 2021.
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