After a tough preseason opener, the Atlanta Falcons face real red flags on both sides of the ball, but all is not lost. Can rookie standout Kendall Daniels, already wearing the green dot, spark hope on defense alongside Harold Perkins? With a pass rush struggling for answers and key players like Jalon Walker out and James Pearce Jr. suspended, the pressure is on veterans like Brandon Dorlus and newcomers like Mason Smith to deliver. Quarterback questions loom large as Tua Tagovailoa looks for comfort in Tommy Rees new offense, while Michael Penix Jr. fights to get healthy and regain sharpness. Will joint practices with the Colts reveal the first steps to fixing these issues before Week 1 kicks off? As training camp continues, every rep and roster move becomes a potential turning point for a Falcons squad determined to move past disaster and chase playoff contention. #AtlantaFalcons #Falcons #NFL #NFLPreseason #MichaelPenixJr #FalconsFootball #DirtyBirds #NFLNews #LockedOnFalcons #RiseUp Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect