That's the word from Michael Smith of ESPN, an organization trying desperate to suck all suspense out of an event that they're broadcasting themselves about two and a half hours from now. It's like they've made Billy Packer the director of programming.

Still, the pick itself intensifies the draft excitement, even if the foreknowledge of it doesn't. If it's true, I see it as a huge break for the Falcons at number three. Because supposedly, they love both Glenn Dorsey and Matt Ryan, and now they get a few extra hours to decide who's prettier.

And there's also been talk that New Orleans would like to trade up with Atlanta, and the Falcons get a couple of extra hours to see if they can bleed the Saints just a little bit drier.

For what it's worth (admittedly, absolutely nothing), I like the trade option best for the Falcons. I don't think Matt Ryan's a franchise quarterback, and I like Glenn Dorsey (provided that he's moved outside), but I don't think either of them is a "must-have" type of player, or the kind of guy who alters the entire course of a franchise.

If a guy like that was available, I'd advise them to stay where they are and grab him. But I don't think one is, and when you're Atlanta, and you've got more holes that need to be filled than a Nevada brothel, I think the best move is to take whatever you can get from New Orleans and move back.

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