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Pitts also noted that Austin Hooper is the 'granddad of the group now.' 'He's in Year 11, so he's the patriarch.'
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Hooper is the veteran patriarch of Falcons tight end group in year 11.

Austin Hooper, in his 11th year with the Falcons, is now the senior member of the tight end group. Kyle Pitts referred to Hooper as 'the granddad of the group now' and 'the patriarch,' indicating Hooper's veteran leadership role in the offense.

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