Everything starts up front with the offensive line

Atlanta's inability to run the football consistently last season brought scrutiny on the offensive line, which is an area many expect the Falcons to address this offseason. It's no secret the Falcons have a group of skill players most NFL teams would covet, but Koetter shared why that doesn't mean much if there are issues in the trenches.

"With every team, you can have the greatest skill players in the world, but your O-line and your D-line set the tempo for your team. Injuries are a part of that. Let's not forget the Falcons had two offensive linemen in the Pro Bowl. Everything is a work in progress, but whether it's the run game or whether it's pass protection, really everything starts with the O-line."

The Falcons offense will remain … with a few tweaks

Quinn has remained firm in his belief in the style of offense the Falcons run, and that style doesn't appear to be going anywhere. But changes were made for a reason, and Koetter, as well as new tight ends coach Mike Mularkey – another former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator – will bring new perspective to Atlanta's offense. As they go about evaluating the players and concepts in place, they will have some ideas of their own.