The Facts: Smith, who has averaged 49 yards per scoring play on seven career touchdowns, continues to patiently wait for news on a new a contract. While nothing has been relayed to Smith personally just yet, word at the NFL combine last week was Smith indeed is one of the players with an expiring contract the Falcons have prioritized to bring back.

Diehards Line: But ESPN.com's Vaughn Smith reports there also were whispers in Indianapolis about the New York Giants being interested in Smith. Not to mention former Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is now in Tampa and knows how special a talent Smith is. Smith, who turns 30 in September, has low mileage with just 44 touches in five NFL seasons. New Falcons coach Dan Quinn has emphasized the need for speed, which is Smith's biggest asset when he's healthy. Plus, owner Arthur Blank previously expressed a desire to keep Smith around for years to come. "Who wouldn't want to be a Falcon?" Smith said. "Heck yeah, I want to be here." There is one obstacle Smith has to overcome, however. He is still in the process of rehabbing the broken right leg that prematurely ended his 2014 season. "I can't do too much right now," Smith said. .... Still, with four touchdowns of 40 or more yards last season, Smith ranked third in the league behind Green Bay's Jordy Nelson (seven) and Washington's DeSean Jackson (five). Smith had five touchdowns overall on 36 touches while playing in 10 games.