Ben Kotwica on the special teams unit: 'They're in a really good spot now'

Tight end Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about competition between the offense and defense as well as the overall progress of the team after the last day of minicamp.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media on the last day of minicamp about the progress of growing team chemistry during the offseason.

Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward speaks to the media about working alongside A.J. Terrell and the Falcons defense during minicamp.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media on the Falcons' last day of minicamp before the offseason program ends.

Desmond Ridder speaks to the media about his first NFL minicamp, his relationship with Marcus Mariota, and adjusting to the offense and playbook.

Drake London speaks to the media about beginning his first NFL minicamp.

Grady Jarrett speaks to the media about getting used to the heat and working with new teammates.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to the local media before the first minicamp practice.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Cornerback A.J. Terrell speaks to the media following day 9 OTAs.

Running back Qadree Ollison speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Falcons quarterback/hybrid Feleipe Franks speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media ahead of the Falcons' final day of OTAs before players report for minicamp next week.

Falcons Tight End Kyle Pitts speaks to the media following open OTAs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Richie Grant speaks to the media following Falcons OTAs open practice.

Linebacker Lorenzo Carter speaks with media after open practice at Mercedes-Benz stadium.

WR Frank Darby talks to local media after the Falcons open OTA practice.

Head Coach Arthur Smith updates the media on the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the open practice OTA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media about relationship in the quarterbacks room with Desmond Ridder and Feleipe Franks as well as working with Drake London and the new Falcons wide receiver group.

Wide Receiver Bryan Edwards speaks to the media after OTAs and discusses connection with Mariota and working with the Falcons new receiver group.

Defensive Lineman Grady Jarrett speaks to the media after OTAs to discuss his new extension and showing leadership as a veteran on the team.

Head Coach Arthur Smith updates the media ahead of the first open OTA practice for the Atlanta Falcons this season.

Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie tight end John FitzPatrick speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.