Goal-setting Pitts eager to build on brilliant rookie season
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kyle Pitts likes to set goals. One thing is definitely on his mind after a brilliant rookie season: getting to end zone more often. Pitts was held to a single touchdown catch in 2021, which is about the only thing he had to complain about in his Falcons debut. He tallied 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. Blessed with a receiver’s speed, Pitts fits right in with a new generation of tight ends who are far more than just an extra blocker.