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Locked On Falcons: Finding the Falcons' Floor & Ceiling with Guest Brian Peacock

Jeremy Brener | Sep 6, 2021

A team is often defined by its highest-drafted pick, especially when the team drafts fourth overall.

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era as a franchise in 2021 with tight end Kyle Pitts entering the fold. Pitts became the highest-drafted tight end ever when the Falcons selected him with fourth overall in April.

Julio Jones' departure also increases the importance for Pitts in the offense. Jones was traded in the offseason to the Tennessee Titans after 10 seasons in Atlanta, leaving as the franchise leader in receiving yards.

Pitts is expected to eat up a lot of the targets that went to Jones, and as a 6-6, 240-pound wide receiver trapped in a tight end's body, the rookie is expected to force many mismatches against linebackers and safeties.

On this episode of "Locked On Falcons," host Aaron Freeman invites Brian Peacock (Peacock & Williamson) to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, floor and ceiling of the Falcons entering the 2021 season.

Aaron breaks down the practice-squad additions of WR Keelan Doss and OLB James Vaughters before Brian joins to show to discuss the Falcons' potential to create mismatches with Pitts and whether the offense will be held back by a lack of a run game.

Brian also discusses concerns about the Falcons' pass rush and interior offensive line, and if that will prevent the team from reaching their ceiling as a wildcard contender in the NFC South this year.

Aaron deals with all that and more on this episode of "Locked On Falcons." For more podcasts and information, join us here.

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Published Sep 6, 2021

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.