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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons have an advantage over most teams that have the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft. The Falcons already have their franchise quarterback. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he appreciates being free to consider talented options he can add to an Atlanta roster that already includes Matt Ryan. "Rarely are you sitting at 6 when youre not looking for a quarterback," Dimitroff said. "The fact we have our franchise quarterback and were dabbling around in the top 10 is something that is very encouraging to me." Perhaps the most obvious option is to find better protection for Ryan by selecting one of the top offensive tackles in the draft. But Dimitroff said he also sees pass rushers, linebackers and wide receivers among the top 10 picks in the draft. "Its a very accomplished top 10," Dimitroff said. Ryan signed a $104 million extension before last season and then was sacked 44 times, a career high. The Falcons troubled offensive line couldnt protect Ryan or improve the leagues worst rushing attack. The Falcons could help protect the big investment in Ryan by drafting an offensive tackle. Texas A&Ms Jake Matthews and Michigans Taylor Lewan may be available at No. 6. Most mock drafts have Auburns Greg Robinson being selected in the top five picks. "Theyre all big, theyre all strong, theyre all athletic, theyre all really good football players with upside," Dimitroff said. "They all come to the table with something a little bit different." Here are five things to know about the Falcons draft: BOLD MOVE: Dimitroff has proved hes not reluctant to make bold moves in the draft. Perhaps his biggest gamble would be to pull off a monster trade with Houston, which has the No. 1 overall pick, to select South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. There is a definite need at the position after the Falcons had only 32 sacks last season, tied for the third fewest in the league. The Falcons have 10 picks, so they could offer a package to Houston. But an Atlanta team coming off a 4-12 season may have too many needs to afford committing a significant part of the draft to one player, even one as talented as Clowney. EXPECT A TRADE: Even if he doesnt move up to the top overall pick, expect Dimitroff to be active. The Falcons have made a trade in each of his first six drafts with Atlanta. Usually the GM has moved up with trades. This year he could look to add even more depth to his draft by trading down -- especially after the first round. Dimitroff said being near the top of every round "is important for us." "Weve rarely had that," he said. "The opportunity to be at the top of (the second through fourth rounds) is something that could be very beneficial for us. Not only the opportunity to draft there but the opportunity to potentially move back because a lot of teams will be interested in messing around up in that area, so to speak." TOP 10 HITS: Dimitroff has had success in his only other chances to select a player as high as No. 6. In 2008, his first draft with the Falcons, Ryan was the No. 3 overall pick. In 2011, he traded a package of five picks to move up and select receiver Julio Jones, who made the Pro Bowl the following year. Some say Jones season-ending foot injury in 2013 supported criticisms that Atlanta gave up too much for the receiver. Dimitroff said he remains "completely at ease" with the trade for Jones, who is expected to be ready for the 2014 season. LOOKING FOR A RB: Backup running back Jason Snelling has retired. Starter Steven Jackson will be 31 at the start of the season and missed four games with a hamstring injury last season. Jacquizz Rodgers returns behind Jackson, but help is needed at the position. NEW FACE IN DRAFT ROOM: Dimitroff has been reunited with Scott Pioli, the teams new assistant general manager. 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Kris Bryant Jersey .Y. - Geno Smith still thinks of himself as the New York Jets starting quarterback.Englands Joe Root struck a magnificent 124 on day one of the first Test against India - but was he cut off in his prime? The 25-year-old fell when he drove his 180th ball back to seamer Umesh Yadav, who grabbed it a thigh height with both hands before tossing the ball in the air in such a manner to raise doubt as to whether the seamer had control of the ball.A smiling Yadav then palmed the ball up in the air, suggesting he had no doubt of the validity of the catch, and the soft signal from the umpires was out. Root briefly looked back but barely hesitated as he left the crease and former England captain Mike Atherton thought the dismissal was right to stand. A pick of the action from the first day of the first Test in Rajkot It looked to me like Yadav caught it but in the process of throwing the ball up he lost control of the ball but he did have it in his hands; thats why the on-field umpires gave it out initially and why Rob Tucker has decided to stay with that call, he said.ddddddddddddFellow Sky Sports pundit Nasser Hussain was less certain.In real-time, thats what we live in, the law is you have to be in control of the ball and your body. Thats the law to claim a catch. Was he in control, real-time, of that ball to claim a catch? The story of Day One Catch up with the key moments from the first day of the first Test between England and India If he was in control of it, why did he try to catch it again?After stumps, Root said: Its out, isnt it? Theres no point arguing it. I set off walking off anyway so, lets leave it at yet. Almost 1,500 followers of @SkyCricket had their say on Twitter - 66 per cent of whom said that, in their opinion, the umpires had reached the wrong decision.Click on the video at the top of the story and decide for yourself whether the officials got the decision right or not.Live coverage of the first Test between India and England continues on Sky Sports 2 and across selected mobile devices. Watch the complete Test for £10.99 with no contract, with a Week Pass from NOW TV. Also See: Commentary Scorecard D1 highlights Broad on 100 caps ' ' '