The Atlanta Falcons desperately need to get a win before their fan base tears itself apart. While quarterback Desmond Ridder has received plenty of criticism following his three-turnover performance against the Jaguars, some are now pointing the finger at tight end Kyle Pitts.
Ever since head coach Arthur Smith commented on Pitts’ health, fans on Twitter have been arguing over the cause of Atlanta’s offensive futility this season.
When do you expect me to throw this guy the ball pic.twitter.com/FbL1BDhNpo
— JetPack Galileo (@JetPackGalileo) October 6, 2023
I'd reiterate that Ridder is a big part of the problem, if not the biggest part of the problem, but virtually nothing outside of Bijan is working exactly as it should or is intended to for the Falcons offense
Will that change with time? God, I hope so https://t.co/Z1QxF7Sa7H
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) October 6, 2023
https://t.co/3BUekZ4mZl pic.twitter.com/x7uORqoP2C
— Xavier D. Triche (@Xavier_Triche) October 6, 2023
Really wish we could sit him but the passing game is struggling with him still drawing attention…the hell would it look like without him on the field?
This season has the potential to turn into a real nightmare… https://t.co/SvEstorVpp
— Saivion Mixson (@MixsonS_NFL) October 6, 2023
That right knee is killing my boy. Get him off the field https://t.co/NA88Sei2YN
— Carlton (@CrispyCarlton) October 6, 2023
Y’all might be terrorists. He’s open constantly. Just because u go pick plays when he’s not doesn’t mean anything. Pitts leads the NFL in uncatchable targets. https://t.co/ZYuuqo5aqV
— Malik (@austinmccall_) October 6, 2023
They told us not to draft Eric Ebron 2.0…smh https://t.co/ENWNoXLkZR
— Fady Falcon 🕋 🇵🇸 (@PaliFalcon) October 6, 2023
This isn’t shocking. You could tell that he isn’t 100%. Which again is why my beef is with AS more than Ridder. How he is using his personnel is questionable https://t.co/P55spuOmBw
— 𝑆𝐻𝐼𝑁𝐸 (@xSHINExDBN) October 6, 2023
Jimmie Ward on what he sees from the Falcons offense:
"They got wide receivers… if they use them. I don't think they're trying to pass the ball."
The Texans safety also had high praise for Bijan Robinson. pic.twitter.com/w5yJREEiF6
— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) October 5, 2023
Huge Falcons fan but I can’t stand NFL fans on social media. This week I successfully purged most of the 🤮 accounts that are obsessed with Ridder. Y’all too weird & too mean for me. I am so happy NBA is back. Looking forward to Hawks season and NBA twitter. 🏀Fans are real
Fans— Tish ❤️🖤🏈 (@tish________) October 6, 2023
The guy who tore his MCL less than a year ago is having trouble cutting and being explosive oh no! https://t.co/4T0obVztxj
— nathan (@npchristman) October 6, 2023
Ridder has no choice but throw for 300 and 3 tds after this man https://t.co/Fmel9Hs71B
— Damski 🔛🔝 (@Damski32) October 5, 2023
If Pitts is truly hurt, then why is he still playing? https://t.co/EEtx8uPgbE
— Reg (@REGGIES_WORLD) October 6, 2023
I’m not surprised. They only block in practice! Its a surprise when they are expected to run routes and catch the ball. Either way he’s a 1k receiver when healthy, with opportunities https://t.co/w1lry4b1em
— tdnerb (@tdnerb) October 6, 2023
He’s really not that close to being 100% healthy right now🫤 https://t.co/l0IEXZ4ZjP
— FFYT🎱 (@_FootballFilms_) October 6, 2023
Big week for Ridder. Other teams are basically calling him and the passing game out. He has to respond. If he can’t then Ridder may not be QB1 much longer. https://t.co/miOTI8gVyJ
— Brice Lewis FOX 56 (@bricey_2k) October 5, 2023
I just want to see Kyle Pitts put these stats up one day 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/7JBtGuJ8D8
— Kai (@SznPltts) October 6, 2023
Well, he’s not wrong. Is he calling out Falcons or just pointing out Falcons? https://t.co/7ylS4whKE5
— John Fricke (@JohnFricke) October 6, 2023
If you don’t come out and really send a message Sunday afternoon. It’s something wrong with you fa real. @AtlantaFalcons let’s put this narrative to bed starting this Sunday. It all starts with you #9. Let’s get back to winning, 1-0 this week. https://t.co/mnppBti9gP
— Rogers.Den (@Stillncrj1) October 6, 2023
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has the lowest catchable target rate in NFL this season (57 percent). Drake London isn’t far behind at 59 percent https://t.co/whcBl3xO2t
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) October 5, 2023
Examining Falcons QB Desmond Ridder's first 8 starts https://t.co/9mQwTrdkdi
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) October 6, 2023
