Like any draft prospect uncertain of his future employer, Matt Ryan is diplomatic when discussing potential cities and teams. He says he grew up an Eagles' fan, but certainly isn't anticipating getting the call from them today.

"I know my mom would love it anywhere close to home," he said.

Ryan met with reporters on Thursday in New York. Plenty of questions hurled at Ryan related to Brady Quinn's embarrassing first-round slide last year, which made for riveting (and painful) reality television. Ryan doesn't seem worried about that all.

"If five years ago or even two or three years ago, you told me I would've been drafted in the first round, I would've taken it," he said Thursday in New York. "So, sitting here two days before the draft, if you were to tell me I was going to be drafted in the first round, I'd take it. The number doesn't make a difference. I'm just excited to have that opportunity."

-- Rick Maese