FLOWERY BRANCH — It was just moments into the Atlanta Falcons’ first afternoon practice on Thursday at the team facilities in Flowery Branch, and already fans’ excitement was at a fever pitch. After a morning walkthrough that was closed to the public on the first day of the team’s 2012 training camp, fans and media members were on hand to get their first look at a team many hope to see playing deep into the playoffs this year. It didn’t take long for fans to begin sending loud cheers in the direction of the players.