The Falcons are officially heading into training camp, and Buck Belue breaks down the 10 biggest storylines facing Atlanta as a new era gets underway.

With Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham now running the football operation and Kevin Stefanski taking over as head coach, there are plenty of questions surrounding this Falcons team. At the top of the list is the highly anticipated quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but Buck dives into much more than just the QB battle.

🏈 Can Bijan Robinson establish himself as the NFL’s best running back and earn a massive contract extension?

🏈 How will the Falcons survive James Pearce Jr.’s expected suspension?

🏈 Can Atlanta finally improve its interior defensive line and stop the run?

🏈 Will A.J. Terrell’s brother, Avion Terrell, win the starting cornerback job opposite him?

🏈 Who emerges as the Falcons’ starting right tackle?

🏈 How will Jeff Ulbrich utilize Jalon Walker in his second NFL season?

🏈 Can rookie Zachariah Branch make an immediate impact on offense and special teams?

🏈 Did Ian Cunningham and Matt Ryan find two future contributors in Kendall Daniels and Harold Perkins?

🏈 And finally, do the Falcons finally have a legitimate kicker in veteran Nick Folk?

Buck Belue takes a deep dive into all 10 storylines as the Falcons begin a pivotal training camp and prepare for the 2026 season.

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