The Kirk Cousins era begins as the Atlanta Falcons open 2025 training camp. See how Cousins, Drake London, and Raheem Morris are setting 'super high' goals.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The wait is over, and the buzz in Flowery Branch is palpable. The Atlanta Falcons officially opened the 2025 AT&T Training Camp on Friday, and with it, a new era of football led by quarterback Kirk Cousins. Under head coach Raheem Morris, the team arrived with a renewed sense of purpose and sky-high internal expectations, particularly for an offense desperate to erase the memory of last season's struggles.
Internal expectations for the offense are described as 'super high.'
The central storyline of Day 1 was unquestionably the offense. After years of inconsistency at the quarterback position, the arrival of Kirk Cousins has injected a massive dose of optimism. Coaches and players are not shying away from setting a high bar for the unit, which also features a healthy Drake London. The primary focus is on building cohesion and translating potential into points, a task that began in earnest with the first drills of the summer.
It's not just the team that's feeling the excitement. The Atlanta faithful responded instantly, snapping up all available complimentary tickets for the opening weekend of practice sessions at IBM Performance Field. The quick sellout reflects a fanbase re-energized and ready to believe. That energy was matched by the players, whose arrivals were captured in upbeat social media posts, all echoing the same message: it's time to 'rise up' and get to work.
While the main squad was just getting settled, the organization notched a win early Friday morning. The Falcons Vets team secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the 49ers in the NFL Flag Football League. While a different brand of football, the dominant performance, fueled by forcing turnovers and consistent scoring, adds another layer of positive momentum to a day already brimming with it. It's a small victory, but it helps set a winning tone for the entire organization.
The first domino has fallen. With players on the field and fans clamoring to get a glimpse, the 2025 season is officially underway. The coming days will be crucial for building the chemistry needed to turn these 'super high' expectations into on-field reality. All eyes will be on the connection between Cousins and his weapons as the Falcons look to forge a new, high-flying offensive identity.
