The St. Louis Rams are reportedly going to draft Virginia Defensive End, Chris Long at 2nd overall. This news comes after 3 and a half days of speculation about who the Rams are leaning towards since Jake Long signed the big contract in Miami.

So, now, we can start hyping and arguing over who the Falcons will select at 3rd overall, if indeed this report is true.

In my opinion, the Falcons need that one guy who put fans in the seats, like Michael Vick did for several years, and the person that immediately comes to mind is Darren McFadden. However, the Falcons have already addressed their running-back problem in the off-season by signing former San Diego Charger Michael Turner.

So, I would think next to go with a QB to compliment the weapons they have there. Michael turner and Roddy White could have breakout seasons if Matt Ryan is Atlanta's man.

However, Glenn Dorsey is a possibility. He seems to be everyone's favorite guy who could immediately make an impact in that defensive scheme set up by new head coach, Mike Smith, former Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Coordinator.

If I am Smith, I take the man who has proven himself in a pass-first offense, Matt Ryan, and worry about the defense in the later rounds. Kenny Philips or Aqib Talib could fall out of the first round and still be there at pick number 34, which is the Falcons Round 2 pick. Also, if the Falcons are still interested in getting the best nose-tackle available, perhaps Kentwan Balmer would be the way to go in the second round.

My prediction: Matt Ryan goes 3rd to Atlanta.

Make sure to catch the Draft at 3:00 PM EST on ESPN.

-Mike Greenspire