Jun 9, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons will no doubt require many players to step up if the team wants a chance to compete. This may come down to the rookies making a bigger splash than many predict.
The Atlanta Falcons have to prove to the NFL world that they can play like a team, unlike last season. Last year they were either dominating on offense or they were dominating on defense, but rarely did both of those happen in the same game.