The Facts: To get a better grasp of route-running expectations, Hooper won't alter an offseason routine from last summer when he spent a lot of time working out with QB Matt Ryan. "Yes, I plan to work with Matt after OTAs," Hooper said. "I plan on working with him throughout this seven- or eight-week period, and we will continue to solidify that timing relationship that is between a quarterback and a route-runner."

Diehards Line:The Falcons offense for the most part remains relatively intact (outside of RB Tevin Coleman, who signed with the 49ers). But even with a foundation consisting of Ryan, Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu, Hooper knows the unit will experience transition under new OC Dirk Koetter. For starters, instead of a depth-based passing scheme previously used, the Falcons are switching to a step-based system with Koetter. "On route X, I might have my inside foot up and I know once my third foot on my outside leg hits, I break," Hooper explained. "It's something new that I haven't done before. I just have to work with Matt." The time spent together paid off in 2018, as Hooper totaled 71 catches for 660 yards and four touchdowns on 88 targets in his third professional season. The tight end's numbers represented an increase from 2017 when Hooper totaled 49 catches for 526 yards and three touchdowns on 65 targets. So whatever additional work he puts in seems like a good idea.