HOUSE Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) The Atlanta Falcons added a game-breaking tight end in Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick over the weekend. Incumbent TE Hayden Hurst will become a free agent next offseason. The Falcons aren't picking up the fifth-year option on Hurst, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the decision. ESPN first reported the news. Hurst is set to make $1.984 million in 2021. He'll be a free agent come 2022 if he plays out the final year in Atlanta without an extension. The Falcons could also look to trade the tight end in the coming months after adding Pitts and blocking TE Lee Smith this offseason. https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-declining-fifth-year-option-on-te-hayden-hurst Edited May 3, 2021 by HOUSE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 2022 2nd rounder? 1 3 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 This could be the guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Now that we've exercised the 5th year option on Edmunds, we could always tag Hurst next year if we need more time to re-sign him. A 2nd is a bit high for what could possibly be a 1-year rental, but I dont want to throw any long term money at him until we see him perform in our offense. But I also wouldnt hate it if we made the trade and immediately inked him to a 3 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Hasn't broken 600 yards in a passing offense? Maybe a 5th rounder. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Awkward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Doc said: Hasn't broken 600 yards in a passing offense? Maybe a 5th rounder. Sounds better than my WAG of a 2nd rounder. Maybe they settle for a 3rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Sounds better than my WAG of a 2nd rounder. Maybe they settle for a 3rd? Depends on his contract demands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: 2022 2nd rounder? No higher than 4 for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 What am I missing here? Why would we trade anything for this guy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I do not want to trade any draft capital. We will need to build through the draft moving forward to manage the cap. Would prefer player for player since we have depth in a few areas now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Process said: What am I missing here? Why would we trade anything for this guy? Cause that one time he scored a TD in the Ralph when no one covered him? He did look fast on that play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: No higher than 4 for me I have no idea what his value is, and threw that out to get the discussion going. 4th or lower sounds better than a 2nd to me! 👍 My entire thought process was "Well, he's probably better than Freiermuth" Edited May 3, 2021 by DrDawkinstein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydboy12 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Rather have Knox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Floydboy12 said: Rather have Knox. Hurst DID catch the ball when thrown to him😎 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I would offer a conditional 4th that can escalate to a 3rd based on Hursts performance. I like pairing him up with Knox and the team has the transition tag if they want to resign him. Got to push in for a "win now" move and this is a fairly affordable way to add another piece to the team. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Remember that Hurst tried baseball before he came back to football. He is still raw and will be 28 years old going into the season. Still upside there, and he's a good player, but I'd still roll with a raw 24 years old Knox. Not to mention, I think Jacob Hollister can do all of the same things Hurst can. Is younger, and faster. Edited May 3, 2021 by MrEpsYtown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: 2022 2nd rounder? for 1 season? I could get behind a 3rd day pick (4th contingent on resigning him, if not later). I wouldn't want to give up a 2nd day pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 This is the guy that married Stephanie McMahon. Too much drama. Pass. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said: for 1 season? I could get behind a 3rd day pick (4th contingent on resigning him, if not later). I wouldn't want to give up a 2nd day pick. Yeah, there are a lot of different variables that could drastically change the trade value. Whether we could work out a long term deal. IF Beane would even want to do that. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: This is the guy that married Stephanie McMahon. Too much drama. Pass. That’s Helmsley. Triple H, not double😎. I have to say Macho Fan stole the show at the draft. RIP Dick “the Destroyer” Beyer Edited May 3, 2021 by Solomon Grundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 41 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Now that we've exercised the 5th year option on Edmunds, we could always tag Hurst next year if we need more time to re-sign him. A 2nd is a bit high for what could possibly be a 1-year rental, but I dont want to throw any long term money at him until we see him perform in our offense. But I also wouldnt hate it if we made the trade and immediately inked him to a 3 year deal. the thing with rentals is we are transitioning into letting guys walk in free agency, so a late 2 for a 3rd compensatory is a good backstop for value loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 would be his 3rd team since 2018 - a first round bust given the Falcs passing O and the Ravens heavy TE-centric approach...doesnt excite me as stats are mediocre at best...would just muddy the waters I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: That’s Helmsley. Triple H, not double😎. I have to say Macho Fan stole the show at the draft. RIP Dick “the Destroyer” Beyer The NFL network guys seemed confused and thought it might actually be Savage. That would have been a cool trick if Macho pulled it off. “Macho Lazarus.......oh yeah”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, First Round Bust said: would be his 3rd team since 2018 - a first round bust given the Falcs passing O and the Ravens heavy TE-centric approach...doesnt excite me as stats are mediocre at best...would just muddy the waters I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Hurst DID catch the ball when thrown to him😎 So does Lee Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I’d be all for this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 56 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said: So does Lee Smith. Offset by his numerous penalties 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: The NFL network guys seemed confused and thought it might actually be Savage. That would have been a cool trick if Macho pulled it off. “Macho Lazarus.......oh yeah”. Hell, he fooled me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Atlanta traded a 2nd rd pick to Baltimore last year to get him. The 5th year option would have cost $5.4 M. He's set to make $2 M this year. Beane likes his draft picks. I wonder if he'd trade a player to get Hurst. Maybe throw in the pick they got for Lee Smith 😁 Edited May 3, 2021 by DCbillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 I would be fine with a 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 The draft will be way stronger next year given the Covid issues of 2020. No better than a 4th and I’m good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Maybe a 5th and Harry Phillips or Addison? I don't know if either fit their scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Doc said: Hasn't broken 600 yards in a passing offense? Maybe a 5th rounder. i dont disagree, but tough offense to pull targets in... maybe the only WR room better than ours in the league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkirk Donski Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, TheBeaneBandit said: Maybe a 5th and Harry Phillips or Addison? I don't know if either fit their scheme. We could definitely part with one of our 29 D linemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Just now, Unsavory Peterman said: We could definitely part with one of our 29 D linemen Lol for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I'd be all for this if he was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hurst is real good! He would be great for the Bills. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said: i dont disagree, but tough offense to pull targets in... maybe the only WR room better than ours in the league He had 88 targets last year. That's double what Knox saw. Double Knox's targets and he actually has the same yardage and TDs as Hurst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I just wanted to pop in so I can say I got into the Hayden Hurst thread at the ground floor. Zack Ertz Hayden Hurst Last to first We didn’t start the fire 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 for a low enough pick, or as pointed above an excess player and really low pick, i'd do it. we have what, 2 TEs on the roster who played at all last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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