IIRC, @TripItUpwas ok with Pitts in Dynasty leagues.TVT 0 N S T A said:Pitts didn't start out as overrated though. If I remember correctly, you were bagging on him being drafted in the 5th or 6th round.
There are outliers and unfortunately Logan Thomas doesn't fit the bill for me, because availability is important. Goedert and Gronk were crazy dart throws. Hockenson's injury hurt his overall number too.
In any event, I'm not sure anyone was arguing him in the 4th round but could be wrong. I remember getting into a length discussion with you and @Hot Sauce Guy but I think we were saying he would put up better than Rookie TE numbers and was in the pack with Hock/Andrews. I think you were out on him being taken early in Dynasty Rookie Drafts too?
I'm also in the boat that says Ridley's absence hurt Pitts. I don't know that Patterson has the year he had last year with Ridley in the line-up but definitely think Pitts would have seen more TDs.
As I said, never owned him in redraft and his ADP was too rich for my blood. I opted for the last of Hock/Pitts and Andrews, which turned out to be Hock. He served me well and I won the $$. Nobody was predicting Goedert's year (see AJB conversations) and Dalton Schultz was a waver add.
Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73
#Jets coach Robert Saleh on Falcons TE Kyle Pitts:
“Oh, man, he’s a ‘Create-A-Player’ on Madden.
That was a terribly underthrown pass by Mariota.He's unfair. Just roasted a Jets CB one on one for a huge play downfield. There is no TE in the league this athletic and this smooth.
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It was actually a little worry I had for dynasty when he was being drafted- does he ever just become a WR and totally lose TE designation. He's more WR than TE, that is for sure.Interesting stat in that he only lined up at TE for 88 snaps last year.
If he had just decent QB play like a Goff or Winston, Pitts could be in the discussion for the TE1.That was a terribly underthrown pass by Mariota.
Should have been a TD
Probably not until he's eligible for the franchise tag at least, if ever.It was actually a little worry I had for dynasty when he was being drafted- does he ever just become a WR and totally lose TE designation. He's more WR than TE, that is for sure.Interesting stat in that he only lined up at TE for 88 snaps last year.
He’s amazing but Hall played that horrifically.He's unfair. Just roasted a Jets CB one on one for a huge play downfield. There is no TE in the league this athletic and this smooth.
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Yeah, it's not really a worry I have now. Just when he was getting drafted, his first season in Atlanta. They could have just decided forget blocking and just officially moved Pitts to TE. It's not a concern any more.Probably not until he's eligible for the franchise tag at least, if ever.
Yeah wasn't great coverage but when a CB covers a TE, usually they are worried about giving up the inside routes where the bigger TEs can easily box them out. Not many TEs can accelerate like that and so easily beat a CB deep.He’s amazing but Hall played that horrifically.
Nice but with one underthrow and one overthrow Pitts getting open may not be the real issue.
Did people actually watch the game? He "burned a corner effortlessly" is accurate in that it took no effort on Pitts part since Hall looked like a foal that just dropped from a momma horse and didn't know how to walk yet.
I would have made that play and I'm north of 60 now...Did people actually watch the game? He "burned a corner effortlessly" is accurate in that it took no effort on Pitts part since Hall looked like a foal that just dropped from a momma horse and didn't know how to walk yet.
I'm not saying he's not an amazing player but any TE would have made that play assuming Hall was on them.
Was watching the first half of the Falcons/Jets replay and they had the graphic of where Pitts lined up last year. Didn't realize it was around 8 percent as a TE and almost 60 percent as a WR, with the rest in the slot.It was actually a little worry I had for dynasty when he was being drafted- does he ever just become a WR and totally lose TE designation. He's more WR than TE, that is for sure.Interesting stat in that he only lined up at TE for 88 snaps last year.
so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
No. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
Waller wasn't "all that" last year, and with Adams in town now, I don't think his #'s improve. Top 10 yes, but not top 5 (at least not for me).Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
I took him at 2.12 in an FPC draft. I was shocked he fell that far. I saw him at 2.3 last night.How early would you consider taking Pitts in a PPR redraft that gives 1.5 PPR for TEs?
I'm sure his fantasy owners will love that. He'd still be very valuable as a WR, but obviously not the difference maker that he is as a TE.Yeah, I think at some point he will asked to be designated a WR due to salary stucture before his next contract, so definitely a legit concern down the road in dynasty.
Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
No. I think Adams takes targets away from the pack collectively. Adams addition should “help” open up the field for Waller. 2021 receiving core was really weak. Waller was a focal point for defenses last year without a stud WR to worry about.Waller wasn't "all that" last year, and with Adams in town now, I don't think his #'s improve. Top 10 yes, but not top 5 (at least not for me).Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
Well, obviously Renfrow's targets were up last year because of situation of having nobody else to throw to, sort of like St. Brown at the end of the season in Detroit. BUT, maybe that was a good thing because both teams found out how good those guys really were when they were targeted despite the defense knowing they were getting the ball.Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
No. I think Adams takes targets away from the pack collectively. Adams addition should “help” open up the field for Waller. 2021 receiving core was really weak. Waller was a focal point for defenses last year without a stud WR to worry about.Waller wasn't "all that" last year, and with Adams in town now, I don't think his #'s improve. Top 10 yes, but not top 5 (at least not for me).Why? You think Wallers targets aren't going down with the addition of Adams and Renfro becoming a very good receiver?Unles
Unless Waller is hurt, if put him well above Schultz and GoedertNo. Unless you're in a full PPR or are getting a point for 10 yards receiving. I do think Kelce slips a bit this year. I personally would rank the top 5 as: Andrews, Pitts, Kelce, Schultz, Goedert. I realize many will disagree.so he's your TE1 this year?In a league that requires a TE, I don't see how Pitts isn't a cheat code. If your league counts TE as a WR (as many do), then it is a different discussion.
I think Renfrow targets were so high last year bc Waller missed so many games (Renfrow targets increased by 66% last year). My money would be on negative regression there. IMO, injury is only thing that would hold Waller back. IMO, Raiders had no creativity w him in the RZ either. I think McDaniels will utilize Waller better there.
This seems very reasonable to me.I think Renfrow targets were so high last year bc Waller missed so many games (Renfrow targets increased by 66% last year). My money would be on negative regression there.
Agree. Renfro was really impressive last year and got to love that McDaniels has a history of having dominent slot receivers.This seems very reasonable to me.I think Renfrow targets were so high last year bc Waller missed so many games (Renfrow targets increased by 66% last year). My money would be on negative regression there.
Yet there's a part of me that sees a stud little white slot guy going to a former Pats coach, and I think Renfrow might catch more balls than any person in the league over the next five years.
Kyle Pitts caught 2-of-7 targets for 19 yards in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Saints.
The 19 yards would have been the third fewest of Pitts' 2021 rookie campaign. It was disappointing output on an afternoon where Marcus Mariota attempted 33 passes, but the Saints' elite defense only had to account for Pitts and not much else in the passing game. Playing through a knee injury, first-round rookie Drake London did manage to catch five balls for 74 yards. London's emergence would be good news for Pitts managers as it occupies defensive attention that could normally be fixated on Pitts. There are going to be lows in this offense but plenty of highs for a player with Pitts' unique pedigree and proven production. The Rams' tough defense is on tap for Week 2.
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