Four picks go, and one is a QB!
Chris Berman: So let’s go to Mel’s big board and you can his best available now are
Alex Smith
Derrick Johnson
Shawn Meriman
Lofa Tatpu
Thomas Davis
Odell Thurman
Jason Campbell
Eramus James
Chris Morterson: Remember the Steelers have said that they would have Matt Schaub under center for the start of the 2005 season so I really don’t think they will take a QB here
Mel Kiper Jr: They have to addresses the receiving needs here so this has to be a depth pick more than a BPA pick
*Later on*
“With the 18th choice in the 2004 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Matt Jones tight end Arkansas”
Chris Berman: So the first tight end taken in this draft is someone who has never played a snap at tight end at all!
Mel Kiper Jr: Yeah Matt Jones was a quarterback at college in Arkansas and very well could have declared as one but people close to him recommend that he should move to be a receiver or tight end in the pros and he did just that
This is gonna be a project that will be timely but there is a chance he will smoothly transition into one. Has the most rushing yards for a SEC quarterback in the conference’s history and while this pick might shocked some people it might work out at the end of all times
*Later on*
Chris Berman: Now finally the Texans are on the clock after they traded down with the Lions and the newest team in the NFL is still trying to find their place in this league
Chris Morterson: You really have to start trying to improve around David Carr or else you don’t have to have your team’s first ever draft pick be the biggest bust you ever had
*Later on*
“With the 19th choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the Houston Texans select Odell Thurman linebacker Georgia”
Chris Berman: So it’s gonna be Thurman not Thomas Davis that goes first in this draft
Mel Kiper Jr: Well he and Thomas Davis really have been the stars of the Georgia defense the past 2 seasons and they where the 2 players that were not on USC these past 2 seasons that have Auburn the hardest time
I know there was a debate if he would return for his Senior year or not but I think he make the right choice coming out early. The Texans really need the franchise’s first Defensive Star and I believe he can be it
*Later on*
Chris Berman: So it’s pick 20 now with the San Diego Chargers who have 2 picks this draft after the Patriots trade they made last draft so New England could trade up to get Eli Manning at number 1
Drew Brees really improved himself in 2004 and really you are looking at the best team in the AFC West if it isn’t because of the Raiders
Chris Morterson: That said they have the issue of possibly moving to Los Angeles but we shall see what comes of that
*Later on*
“With the 20th choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the San Diego Chargers select Derrick Johnson linebacker Texas”
Chris Berman: So the wait ends for Derrick Johnson a player who was seen alongside A.J Hawk as the best linebacker in college football last season
Mel Kiper Jr: Yeah well this is probably the 2nd best steal so far in the first round next to the Giants getting Carlos Rodgers and it will be interesting to see how Johnson will fit in the Chargers defense if it will be a linebacker or does he move to defensive end with them singing Antonio Pierce and then reuniting with Marcellus Wiley this offseason? The Chargers are gonna be a exciting team to watch no matter what city they are gonna play as you have now in your defense with Pierce and Wiley and I almost forgot them stealing away Corey Simon in free agency from the Colts but yeah I think they are close to being set
*Later on*
Chris Berman: Somehow Alex Smith is still on the board not taken what do you think that is? Well our Sal Paolantonio has that answer for us
Sal Paolantonio: Thanks Chris well several NFL team representatives have told me that they worry about Alex Smith’s ability to win big games and that if he was just a problem of a college system back at Utah and concerns about him being built like a NFL quarterback
Several scouts also pointed to the weak performances he had in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State plus compared to someone like Rodgers or White Smith they say that would not take a chance on him in the 1st round if they want someone to start right away from them
However I would be surprised if he is still on the board at the beginning of the 2nd Round
Chris Berman: Thanks Sal now the St Louis Rams are on the clock and they-
Chris Morterson: How on there is another trade and it’s the Baltimore Ravens they are on the clock now!
The Ravens have traded back up to pick 21 and I think they know the reason
*Camera shows the table Alex Smith is sitting at but he is not there*
Chris Morterson: If this is for Alex Smith then good job on Ozzie Newsom right here. Kurt Warner still has some left in the tank but he is gonna be 35 years old in June and I think you have to consider about getting his successor soon
Mel Kiper Jr: No question there I do think that if Smith gonna fall he was gonna be pick by someone who could see him as a project and then have the keys to the offense given to him a few years down the road
*Later on*
“The St Louis Rams have traded the 21st choice of the 2005 NFL Draft to the Baltimore Ravens and with the 21st choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the Baltimore Ravens select Alex Smith quarterback Utah.”
*The camera zooms to Alex Smith already with a Ravens hat on*
Chris Berman: So the wait of Alex Smith is over and he is set to join the Baltimore Ravens possibly as their successor to Kurt Warner when it’s all said and done
Mel Kiper Jr: Ok *laugh* and I am not just saying this as a Ravens fan but this is probably going to be the best steal of the on the offensive side of the ball for this 1st Round
Yeah I can see the complains and why Alex Smith slid but with the right coaching and development they are getting someone who will be their quarterback for quite some time
They signed Derrick Manson in free agency and I expect them to go receiver in the 2nd round given what picks they gave up to get here
Chris Morterson: Also new Ravens quarterback coach Rick Neuheisel is no stranger to the Pac 10 which is perfect for him
*Later on*
Chris Morterson: Let’s look at the Rams Ravens trade here
Ravens get
21st overall pick-Alex Smith
2005 7th Rounder
Rams get
29th Overall Pick
2005 3rd Rounder
Kyle Boller
So Kyle Boller who was drafted 2 years ago to possibly be the franchise guy in Baltimore is now set to be in St Louis where he is expected to be the 2nd sting quarterback right being Marc Bulger though he still very well get a 2nd chance in the league there
And remember the Ravens still had 2 second round picks even after this trade
(2005 NFL Draft 1st round results so far)
Alex Smith
Derrick Johnson
Shawn Meriman
Lofa Tatpu
Thomas Davis
Odell Thurman
Jason Campbell
Eramus James
Chris Morterson: Remember the Steelers have said that they would have Matt Schaub under center for the start of the 2005 season so I really don’t think they will take a QB here
Mel Kiper Jr: They have to addresses the receiving needs here so this has to be a depth pick more than a BPA pick
*Later on*
“With the 18th choice in the 2004 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Matt Jones tight end Arkansas”
Chris Berman: So the first tight end taken in this draft is someone who has never played a snap at tight end at all!
Mel Kiper Jr: Yeah Matt Jones was a quarterback at college in Arkansas and very well could have declared as one but people close to him recommend that he should move to be a receiver or tight end in the pros and he did just that
This is gonna be a project that will be timely but there is a chance he will smoothly transition into one. Has the most rushing yards for a SEC quarterback in the conference’s history and while this pick might shocked some people it might work out at the end of all times
*Later on*
Chris Berman: Now finally the Texans are on the clock after they traded down with the Lions and the newest team in the NFL is still trying to find their place in this league
Chris Morterson: You really have to start trying to improve around David Carr or else you don’t have to have your team’s first ever draft pick be the biggest bust you ever had
*Later on*
“With the 19th choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the Houston Texans select Odell Thurman linebacker Georgia”
Chris Berman: So it’s gonna be Thurman not Thomas Davis that goes first in this draft
Mel Kiper Jr: Well he and Thomas Davis really have been the stars of the Georgia defense the past 2 seasons and they where the 2 players that were not on USC these past 2 seasons that have Auburn the hardest time
I know there was a debate if he would return for his Senior year or not but I think he make the right choice coming out early. The Texans really need the franchise’s first Defensive Star and I believe he can be it
*Later on*
Chris Berman: So it’s pick 20 now with the San Diego Chargers who have 2 picks this draft after the Patriots trade they made last draft so New England could trade up to get Eli Manning at number 1
Drew Brees really improved himself in 2004 and really you are looking at the best team in the AFC West if it isn’t because of the Raiders
Chris Morterson: That said they have the issue of possibly moving to Los Angeles but we shall see what comes of that
*Later on*
“With the 20th choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the San Diego Chargers select Derrick Johnson linebacker Texas”
Chris Berman: So the wait ends for Derrick Johnson a player who was seen alongside A.J Hawk as the best linebacker in college football last season
Mel Kiper Jr: Yeah well this is probably the 2nd best steal so far in the first round next to the Giants getting Carlos Rodgers and it will be interesting to see how Johnson will fit in the Chargers defense if it will be a linebacker or does he move to defensive end with them singing Antonio Pierce and then reuniting with Marcellus Wiley this offseason? The Chargers are gonna be a exciting team to watch no matter what city they are gonna play as you have now in your defense with Pierce and Wiley and I almost forgot them stealing away Corey Simon in free agency from the Colts but yeah I think they are close to being set
*Later on*
Chris Berman: Somehow Alex Smith is still on the board not taken what do you think that is? Well our Sal Paolantonio has that answer for us
Sal Paolantonio: Thanks Chris well several NFL team representatives have told me that they worry about Alex Smith’s ability to win big games and that if he was just a problem of a college system back at Utah and concerns about him being built like a NFL quarterback
Several scouts also pointed to the weak performances he had in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State plus compared to someone like Rodgers or White Smith they say that would not take a chance on him in the 1st round if they want someone to start right away from them
However I would be surprised if he is still on the board at the beginning of the 2nd Round
Chris Berman: Thanks Sal now the St Louis Rams are on the clock and they-
Chris Morterson: How on there is another trade and it’s the Baltimore Ravens they are on the clock now!
The Ravens have traded back up to pick 21 and I think they know the reason
*Camera shows the table Alex Smith is sitting at but he is not there*
Chris Morterson: If this is for Alex Smith then good job on Ozzie Newsom right here. Kurt Warner still has some left in the tank but he is gonna be 35 years old in June and I think you have to consider about getting his successor soon
Mel Kiper Jr: No question there I do think that if Smith gonna fall he was gonna be pick by someone who could see him as a project and then have the keys to the offense given to him a few years down the road
*Later on*
“The St Louis Rams have traded the 21st choice of the 2005 NFL Draft to the Baltimore Ravens and with the 21st choice in the 2005 NFL Draft the Baltimore Ravens select Alex Smith quarterback Utah.”
*The camera zooms to Alex Smith already with a Ravens hat on*
Chris Berman: So the wait of Alex Smith is over and he is set to join the Baltimore Ravens possibly as their successor to Kurt Warner when it’s all said and done
Mel Kiper Jr: Ok *laugh* and I am not just saying this as a Ravens fan but this is probably going to be the best steal of the on the offensive side of the ball for this 1st Round
Yeah I can see the complains and why Alex Smith slid but with the right coaching and development they are getting someone who will be their quarterback for quite some time
They signed Derrick Manson in free agency and I expect them to go receiver in the 2nd round given what picks they gave up to get here
Chris Morterson: Also new Ravens quarterback coach Rick Neuheisel is no stranger to the Pac 10 which is perfect for him
*Later on*
Chris Morterson: Let’s look at the Rams Ravens trade here
Ravens get
21st overall pick-Alex Smith
2005 7th Rounder
Rams get
29th Overall Pick
2005 3rd Rounder
Kyle Boller
So Kyle Boller who was drafted 2 years ago to possibly be the franchise guy in Baltimore is now set to be in St Louis where he is expected to be the 2nd sting quarterback right being Marc Bulger though he still very well get a 2nd chance in the league there
And remember the Ravens still had 2 second round picks even after this trade
(2005 NFL Draft 1st round results so far)
- Lions-Cadillac Williams RB Auburn
- Cardinals-Ronnie Brown RB Auburn
- 49ers-Mike Williams WR USC
- Broncos (From Bears)-Aaron Rodgers QB Cal
- Buccaneers-Braylon Edwards WR Michigan
- Saints-Troy Williamson WR South Carolina
- Redskins-DeMarcus Ware DE Troy State
- Bears (From Broncos)-Antrel Rolle CB Miami (FL)
- Bills Jammal Brown-OT Oklahoma
- Lions (From Texans)-Jason White QB Oklahoma
- Chiefs-Alex Baron OT Florida
- Panthers-Cedric Benson RB Texas
- Cowboys-Travis Johnson DT Florida State
- Giants-Carlos Rogers CB Auburn
- Jaguars-Adam Jones CB West Virginia
- Browns-Mark Clayton WR Oklahoma
- Bengals (From Ravens)-A.J Hawk LB Ohio State
- Steelers-Matt Jones TE Arkansas
- Texans (From Lions)-Odell Thurman LB Georgia
- Chargers-Derrick Johnson LB Auburn
- Ravens (From Rams)-Alex Smith QB Utah
- Seahawks
- Chargers (From Patriots)
- Titans
- Packers
- Dolphins
- Falcons
- Colts
- Rams (From Ravens)
- Vikings
- Eagles
- Raiders
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