Photos: Atlanta Falcons face media as Super Bowl prep continues

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Atlanta Falcons face media as Super Bowl prep continues

Atlanta Falcons players face media to answer questions during Super Bowl press conference Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

Vic Beasley Jr. is all smiles during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday in Houston.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, a 15-year veteran, takes questions during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman pauses for a selfie with a member of the media during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday.

Julio Jones shares a laugh with Brian Cearns, director of football communications for the Falcons, as they leave at the conclusion of Super Bowl media availability Wednesday in Houston.

Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal gives the thumbs up during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday.

Julio Jones breaks into laughter at a question during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday.

Julio Jones is all smiles answering questions during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday.

Jonathan Babineaux kicks the Brotherhood hat during Wednesday's media availability.

Falcons wide receivers Taylor Gabriel (left), and Justin Hardy clown around while they are interviewed during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

The man behind the curtain, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan makes his entrance for a press conference during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

Falcons wide receivers Taylor Gabriel (left), and Justin Hardy share a laugh while they are interviewed during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

The man behind the curtain, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan waits back stage to make his appearance for a press conference during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan waits back stage to make his appearance for a press conference during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

Falcons wide receivers Taylor Gabriel (from left), Justin Hardy, and Nick Williams are at the same table for interviews during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston.

February 1, 2017, Houston: The Lombardi Trophy and team helmets are on display during NFL Commissioner Roger Goodellâs press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands by the Lombardi Trophy and team helmets while holding his press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds his press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft listens while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds his press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Falcons Jake Matthews (right) shares a laugh with Ryan Schraeder during Super Bowl media availability on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at the Memorial City Mall ice arena in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman holds a t-shirt he was given âsaying nothing like a free t-shirtâ during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman takes questions at his table during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell, a rookie from the University of Georgia, smiles at a question during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives for interviews with his team jersey under his arm during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots center David Andrews, from the University of Georgia, takes questions during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett sports a NASA hat while giving interviews at Super Bowl media availability in the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett sports a NASA hat while giving interviews at Super Bowl media availability in the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty takes questions during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 1, 2017, Houston: Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions during Super Bowl media availability at the JW Marriott Galleria on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Vic Beasley Jr. is all smiles during Super Bowl media availability Wednesday in Houston.

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