FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Prior to the start of Atlanta's offseason program, Falcons coach Dan Quinn asked his team to have the best offseason yet.

And Quinn was pleased with his team's attempt to do just that. When he gave his final remarks before his players and coaching staff broke for the summer, he commended the effort he saw all offseason.

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Not only did the Falcons have full participation for the majority of the offseason program which included APG training for a second consecutive year, the team showed a noticeable sense of motivation.

As quarterback Matt Ryan said, the Falcons are on to 2017 and not looking back.

So with the Falcons 2017 AT&T Training Camp about to begin, here's a look at the 12 biggest questions surrounding the Falcons ahead of the preseason:

12. Which rookies will make the biggest impact, Takkarist McKinley, Duke Riley or Damontae Kazee?

Atlanta drafted UCLA pass-rusher Takkarist McKinley with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft with a need for someone to rush opposite of Vic Beasley -- the NFL's sack leader with 15.5 takedowns in 2016. The Falcons drafted Duke Riley in the third round, the second consecutive year the team has drafted a linebacker out of LSU. Damontae Kazee was one of Atlanta's fifth-round picks, a versatile defensive back out of San Diego State. Kazee has been featured at nickel and free safety so far.

11. Who will ultimately win the kick returner job, Andre Roberts, Justin Hardy or Devin Fuller?

One of the few openings in the Falcons' starting lineup is at kick returner. The job will most likely come down to one of the following: Andre Roberts, Justin Hardy or Devin Fuller. Roberts signed with the Falcons during the free agency period after spending the previous season as the Lions' starting punt and kick returner. While in Detroit, Roberts returned two punts for touchdowns and has recorded 2,047 yards and one touchdown in his eight-year career as a kick returner in the NFL. Justin Hardy served as the Falcons' No. 2 option at returner in 2016 where he returned three kicks for an average of 17.3 yards a return. Devin Fuller, Atlanta's seventh-round draft pick in 2016, missed the entire season as he was placed on IR with a shoulder injury. Prior to getting hurt, Fuller saw action at punt returner for the Falcons in the preseason. On six punt returns, Fuller averaged 6.1 yards.

10. Will rookie Damontae Kazee be featured primarily at nickel or free safety?

One of the main reasons the Falcons were said to be attracted to Damontae Kazee was the versatility they saw from him. And since drafting the defensive back in April, he's been featured at a number of positions. Kazee played cornerback primarily at San Diego State but the Falcons have moved him around playing him mostly at free safety and nickel. But will this be the position he shines at the most? The Falcons return both Brian Poole and Jalen Collins, two players who showed during the 2016 season that they are more than capable to handle the job.

9. How much better is this defense with Dontari Poe clogging the middle?