Notes on a trip to the NFL Scouting Combine.New Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith met with about 50 members of the NFL media today in Indianapolis, and although this was his first press conference before the national media, he looked like a seasoned pro at the art of saying something while not really saying anything.
The hot topic around Atlanta right now is Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall's insistence that he's done with the Falcons, but Smith wouldn't take the bait on that one.
"I'm sorry that DeAngelo feels that way," Smith said. "I think he's an outstanding football player. But it's really our policy not to comment on speculative roster moves."
As for the NFL draft, whenever he was asked what kind of player he would like to take with the third overall pick, Smith offered some variation of the same answer: "We're going to pursue all options."
Smith spoke highly of kicker Morten Andersen, suggesting that Andersen can play until he's 50. But for the most part, Smith effectively accomplished every coach's goal: Leaving a press conference without saying anything remarkable.
