Reeves on passing up Hines Ward: 'I don't remember'

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves got a little testy Wednesday when asked why he passed on former Georgia receiver Hines Ward in the 1998 draft. <br> <br> Ward now stars for the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3), who play host to the Falcons (5-3) on Sunday. <br> <br> Last year, Ward set a team record with 94 receptions. This season, he&#39;s fourth in the NFL and on pace for an even bigger season with 55 catches. <br> <br> Four years ago, the Falcons had a chance to take the popular, hometown player in the third round. Instead, they chose another receiver, Miami&#39;s Jammi German. <br> <br> Reeves said, ``Apparently at the time, we thought that was a better decision for us. To be honest, I don&#39;t remember. If I had known that Hines Ward was going to be the kind of player he is, then I guarantee you we&#39;d have taken him.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> German lasted only three seasons with the Falcons. Plagued by injuries, he made 13 catches before he was released in training camp before the 2001 season. <br> <br> Reeves&#39; voice got angrier as he was pressed on the issue. <br> <br> He said, ``Hindsight is really good. I could be the best draft guy in the world if I knew three years down the road where somebody was going to be.&#39;&#39;