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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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All times are Eastern Standard: EASTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks Game 1 - Sat April 19 Atlanta at Indiana 7:00PMGame 2 - Tue April 22 Atlanta at Indiana 7:00PMGame 3 - Thu April 24 Indiana at Atlanta 7:00PMGame 4 - Sat April 26 Indiana at Atlanta 2:00PMGame 5 * Mon April 28 Atlanta at Indiana 8:00PMGame 6 * Thu May 1 Indiana at Atlanta TBDGame 7 * Sat May 3 Atlanta at Indiana TBD (2) Miami Heat vs. (7) Charlotte Bobcats Game 1 - Sun April 20 Charlotte at Miami 3:30PMGame 2 - Wed April 23 Charlotte at Miami 7:00PMGame 3 - Sat April 26 Miami at Charlotte 7:00PMGame 4 - Mon April 28 Miami at Charlotte 7:00PMGame 5 * Wed April 30 Charlotte at Miami TBDGame 6 * Fri May 2 Miami at Charlotte TBDGame 7 * Sun May 4 Charlotte at Miami TBD (3) Toronto Raptors vs. (6) Brooklyn Nets Game 1 - Sat April 19 Brooklyn at Toronto 12:30PM (TSN)Game 2 - Tue April 22 Brooklyn at Toronto 8:00PMGame 3 - Fri April 25 Toronto at Brooklyn 7:00PMGame 4 - Sun April 27 Toronto at Brooklyn 7:00PMGame 5 * Wed April 30 Brooklyn at Toronto TBDGame 6 * Fri May 2 Toronto at Brooklyn TBDGame 7 * Sun May 4 Brooklyn at Toronto TBD (4) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) Washington Wizards Game 1 - Sun April 20 Washington at Chicago 6:00PMGame 2 - Tue April 22 Washington at Chicago 8:30PMGame 3 - Fri April 25 Chicago at Washington 8:00PMGame 4 - Sun April 27 Chicago at Washington 1:00PMGame 5 * Tuee April 29 Washington at Chicago TBDGame 6 * Thu May 1 Chicago at Washington TBDGame 7 * Sat May 3 Washington at Chicago TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND (1) San Antonio Spurs vs.dddddddddddd(8) Dallas Mavericks Game 1 - Sun April 20 Dallas at San Antonio 1:00PMGame 2 - Wed April 23 Dallas at San Antonio 8:00PMGame 3 - Sat April 26 San Antonio at Dallas 4:30PMGame 4 - Mon April 28 San Antonio at Dallas 9:30PMGame 5 * Wed April 30 Dallas at San Antonio TBDGame 6 * Fri May 2 San Antonio at Dallas TBDGame 7 * Sun May 4 Dallas at San Antonio TBD (2) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (7) Memphis Grizzlies Game 1 - Sat April 19 Memphis at Oklahoma City 9:30PMGame 2 - Mon April 21 Memphis at Oklahoma City 8:00PMGame 3 - Thu April 24 Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00PMGame 4 - Sat April 26 Oklahoma City at Memphis 9:30PMGame 5 * Tue April 29 Memphis at Oklahoma City TBDGame 6 * Thu May 1 Oklahoma City at Memphis TBDGame 7 * Sat May 3 Memphis at Oklahoma City TBD (3) L.A. Clippers vs. (6) Golden State Warriors Game 1 - Sat April 19 Golden State at L.A. Clippers 3:30PMGame 2 - Mon April 21 Golden State at L.A. Clippers 10:30PMGame 3 - Thu April 24 L.A. Clippers at Golden State 10:30PMGame 4 - Sun April 27 L.A. Clippers at Golden State 3:30PMGame 5 * Tue April 29 Golden State at L.A. Clippers TBDGame 6 * Thu May 1 L.A. Clippers at Golden State TBDGame 7 * Sat May 3 Golden State at L.A. Clippers TBD (4) Houston Rockets vs. (5) Portland Trail Blazers Game 1 - Sun April 20 Portland at Houston 9:30PMGame 2 - Wed April 23 Portland at Houston 9:30PMGame 3 - Fri April 25 Houston at Portland 10:30PMGame 4 - Sun April 27 Houston at Portland 9:30PMGame 5 * Wed April 30 Portland at Houston TBDGame 6 * Fri May 2 Houston at Portland TBDGame 7 * Sun May 4 Portland at Houston TBD * = if necessary ' ' '