3 Coaching adjustments the Atlanta Falcons must make in week 3

1. Force the ball to Kyle Pitts

It doesn’t matter if they call three screens or have Kyle run short slant routes if you’re Arthur Smith in game three putting the ball in Kyle’s hand early has to be a priority. It is important to note here that watching the game back Pitts not getting the football belongs on the shoulders of Marcus Mariota and his shortcomings as a passer. There have been chances for Mariota to get the ball to Pitts and Marcus completely missed him.

However, part of coaching is learning to get the ball in the hands of your playmakers regardless of the ability level of your quarterback. Smith needs to stress to Mariota the importance of putting the ball in the hands of Atlanta’s best pass catcher and allowing him to create space and make things happen.

Mariota doesn’t have to force the ball deep or make a difficult throw simply call early screens and slants for Pitts and allow him to make plays. Perhaps it will build the trust that Drake London already seemingly has with Mariota and will allow the team a far better chance at moving the ball consistently.