FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons returned to practice after a day off and were without rookie running back Tevin Coleman, who sat out with a hamstring strain.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he hopes to have Coleman back soon, but did not provide an exact timetable. Of course, Coleman is engaged in a running back competition with Devonta Freeman for the starting role, although Freeman entered camp as the unquestioned leader.

Meanwhile, the Falcons had their struggles on Day 5 of camp. The ball was on the ground more often than not. Bad snaps and tosses appeared to contribute to the miscues.

The Falcons are determined to get Devonta Freeeman involved in the passing game. AP/John Bazemore

"Anytime you put the ball on the ground that much, that's our No. 1 goal is to protect the football, and get it on defense," center Joe Hawley said. "So, the defense won today on that. As easy things as center-quarterback (exchange) and holding on to the ball."

Quinn praised his team's overall effort but was naturally disturbed by the mistakes. There were a handful of penalties, too.

"That's one of the things, from an error standpoint, we can totally control that, so we own that," Quinn said. "It wasn't necessarily where the defensive player made a play on that. They were going for it -- the defensive guys were -- but the ones that were on the ground, certainly something we can control. Definitely have to shore that part up."

A few quick-hitters from Day 5 of training camp: