Ryan Won't Throw

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, who is viewed along with Louisville's Brian Brohm as the top quarterback prospect in this year's draft, just finished his press conference.

Ryan measured in at 6-4 and 228 pounds. In his time at the podium he seemed very well-prepared. Almost too well-prepared. When asked about the possibility of joining the Falcons, Ryan elaborated on the great job he things owner Arthur Blank has done. My man Peter King from Sports Illustrated said he just talked to Ryan and he's a HUGE NFL fan so maybe he's up on ownership. To me, it raised a red flag as being a question he was prepped for.

Ryan said he'll run this week but he will not throw, opting instead to throw at his pro day at Boston College on March 18. Asked why he won't throw, Ryan said, "I want to portray to teams that will be looking at my skills an accurate representation of what my performance in a game would be like."

Asked about  the possibility of being the No. 1 overall pick, Ryan said, "It's exciting to be mentioned in that light but for me I just hope somebody gives me an opportunity to compete and help make an organization a winner. It doesn't matter what number pick that is just as long as somebody gives me a chance."