BZFL - 2005 Rookie Draft Round 1 & 2 6/6 - Official Draft Thread!

[Ebenezer]

Here is the order and time slots for Rounds 1 & 2. Each pick in Round 1 is worth $1 mil and in Round 2 is worth $500K. If you miss your time then the next owner will be on the clock. You are still able to pick for that round as long as that round is not over. Once the round is over you lose the pick for that round. Rookie picks will not be made up.

Round 1
9:00 - 9:15 Ebenezer Norsemen - Braylon Edwards, WR
9:15 - 9:30 Erie Assassins - Derrick Johnson, LB
9:30 - 9:45 NY Goldmines - Troy Williamson, WR
9:45 - 10:00 Golden Brewsers - Carnell Williams, RB
10:00 - 10:15 Jersey Jaguars - Demarcus Ware, DE/LB
10:15 - 10:30 Oklahoma Outlaws - Cedric Benson, RB
10:30 - 10:45 Fighting Shih Tzus - MISSED PICK
10:45 - 11:00 Retro Raiders - Ronnie Brown, RB
11:00 - 11:15 Jersey Jaguars - Antrel Rolle, CB
11:15 - 11:30 Kalamazoo Kamikaze Squirrels - MISSED PICK
11:30 - 11:45 Oklahoma Outlaws - Mike Williams, WR
11:45 - 12:00 Canadian Radiation Kings - Adam "Pac Man" Jones, CB
12:00 - 12:15 Bushwhackers - David Pollack, DE
12:15 - 12:30 Screaming Vikings - Jammal Brown, OT
12:30 - 12:45 Super Dueces - Shawne Merriman, DE/LB
12:45 - 1:00 Rochester Rejects - Erasmus James, DE
1:00 - 1:15 Golden Brewsters - Travis Johnson, DT
1:15 - 1:30 Spaz Spartans - Mark Clayton, WR
1:30 - 1:45 Erie Assassins - Thomas Davis, S/LB
1:45 - 2:00 New England Wookiees - Marcus Spears, DE
2:00 - 3:00 OPEN for catch up

Round 2
3:00 – 3:15 New England Wookiees - Alex Smith, QB
3:15 – 3:30 LA Playas - Carlos Rogers, CB
3:30 – 3:45 TB Tarpons - Fabian Washington, CB
3:45 – 4:00 LA Aztecs - Arron Rogers, QB
4:00 – 4:15 Rochester Rejects - Luis Castillo, DT
4:15 – 4:30 Super Dueces - Matt Jones, WR
4:30 – 4:45 Screaming Vikings - Roddy White, WR
4:45 – 5:00 Rochester Rejects - Alex Barron, T
5:00 – 5:15 Rochester Rampage - Marlin Jackson, CB
5:15 – 5:30 Rochester Rampage - Reggie Brown, WR
5:30 – 5:45 Kalamazoo Kamikaze Squirrels - MISSED PICK
5:45 – 6:00 Spaz Spartans - Heath Miller, TE
6:00 – 6:15 Retro Raiders - Justin Miller, CB
6:15 – 6:30 Fighting Shih Tzus - MISSED PICK
6:30 – 6:45 Canadian Radiation Kings - Kevin Burnett, OLB
6:45 – 7:00 Spaz Spartans - Channing Crowder, OLB
7:00 – 7:15 LA Playas - Odell Thurman, MLB
7:15 – 7:30 NY Goldmines - MISSED PICK
7:30 – 7:45 Super Deuces - Khalif Barnes, OT
7:45 – 8:00 LA Aztecs - Matt Roth, DE
8:00 - 9:00 OPEN for catch up

[R. Rich]

Welcome to the BZFL Rookie Draft for 2005.

The Ebenezer Norsemen have the first pick and are on the clock. Now.

[Ebenezer]

Good morning and welcome to the 2005 BZFL Rookie Selection Meeting. I'm Chris Berman from ESPN and over the course of the next four days we will be here with you as teams pick potential future stars and try to fill holes. So, sit back, relax, pop a couple and if you're scoring at home....good for you!!

The Ebenezer Norsemen, having acquired the first pick overall from the Golden Brewsers of Denver, are on the clock. For the last two weeks speculation has run high that the Norsemen will select, who many people is the best talent in the draft, Braylon Edwards, WR from Michigan. While that is the most likely choice, Norsemen owner Ebenezer has surprised people before with his selection. Offensive minded, nobody suspected he would make Julius Peppers his first overall selection in the Stocking Draft.

[Ebenezer]

With the first selection in the 2005 BZFL Rookie Draft, the Ebenezer Norsemen select, WR, Braylon Edwards, University of Michigan.

Selected for his natural talent and ability, we feel that Edwards is THE best player in the draft and the best WR to come out of college in a long time. Having played at the highest level in college, Edwards is the all-time leading receiver for the Wolverines. At 6'3" and 210 pounds, he has the leaping ability to join the elite receivers of the NFL. With the Norsemen he will have an opportunity to learn under a veteran cast and grow into the position. We love his leadership ability and look forward to having Edwards in uniform for a long time.

[Ebenezer]

Erie Assassins are on the clock.

[R. Rich]

The Assassins are making their pick right now. Bear w/ us.

[ryjam282]

The Erie Assasins....AKA the Minnesota Vikings. Way to screw up the pick GM..

[R. Rich]

The offices at 7 Assassins Plaza have been abuzz lately w/ activity, as Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Colbert, Director of Player Personnel Phil Savage, and Owner/President R. Rich have been busy paring down the choices to 7:

CB Carlos Rogers was one we considered, but decided not to go that high for a CB, even though we consider him the best CB in this draft.

WRs Mike Williams and Troy Williamson were also candidates, but the team felt we should go in another direction and that the 2nd overall pick was a bit high for either player.

LB/DE 'tweeners Shawne Merriman and Demarcus Ware were very high on the list, as the Assassins love to put pressure on quarterbacks and both are outstanding pass rushers. Merriman was eliminated first, but Ware went down to the wire as we were very impressed by him.

The last of the players to miss the cut is Erasmus James. He is a very good pass rusher, but is a bit small to be dominant in our 3-4 scheme and isn't as dominant a rusher as other smallish DEs have been (like Bruuuce Smith and Dwight Freeney).

That leaves our actual choice. As many here know, the Assassins are all about having a dominant defense and so we have decided to select the best defensive player on our board. This guy is a monster pass rusher, is very impressive in coverage, and can make things happen in the open field. He is good to create turnovers and to disrupt the flow of the offense. He was at the top of our list almost from day one and will help make our defense more athletic, quicker, and scary! So...

the Erie Assassins select Derrick Johnson, LB from the University of Texas with the 2nd pick in the 2005 rookie draft.

[The Chef]

Goldmines select WR Troy Williamson Minnesota

[R. Rich]

The Erie Assasins....AKA the Minnesota Vikings. Way to screw up the pick GM..

Sorry; I'm in the middle of a unit meeting w/ our district manager. Bad timing.

[R. Rich]

The Golden Brewsters are on the clock until 10am.

[Ebenezer]

Golden Brewsers are on the clock.

[ryjam282]

Sorry; I'm in the middle of a unit meeting w/ our district manager. Bad timing.


J/K, good pick too.

[The King]

With the 4th overall selection in the 2005 BZFL Rookie draft, The Golden Brewsers of Denver select.........

RB Carnell Williams Auburn.http://media.scout.com/media/other/118838_cwilliams2.jpg

for more info about this pick. Please visit the Official Golden Brewsers thread (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=72812), brought to you by best buy.

[R. Rich]

Jersey Jaguars are on the clock until 10:15am.

[Sportsuser101]

Jersey Jaguars select OLB DeMarcus Ware - Troy State

[Ebenezer]

doctors appointment...be back later.

[R. Rich]

Oklahoma Outlaws are on the clock until 10:30am.

[The King]

Wheres Berman with a summary of the first 5 picks?

[R. Rich]

He's drunk.

[R. Rich]

Do we have our first no-show???

[R. Rich]

Sad to say, but we have our first no-show. I'm sure Devin had some sort of mix-up, but we have to move on.

Fighting Shih Tzus are on the clock until 10:45am.

[Devin]

The Outlaws select Cedrick Benson, RB

With Corey Dillon aging, and expensive the Outlaws make thier first move to the future selecting a big stud RB who will eventually replace Dillon.

(sorry im late)

[Canadian'eh!]

Sabre Ally has missed her pick.... Retro Raiders are up.

[Devin]

Via mail-in Retro takes RB, Ronnie Brown

[Devin]

Jags are up.

[Sportsuser101]

Jersey Jags go with their 4th rated player on their board (3rd defensive) and take CB Antrelle Rolle

The Jags are stacked in the secondary with Clements, Bly, Kelly, Dawkins and Boulware but feel Rolle is too good to pass up.

[R. Rich]

Kalamazoo Kamikaze Squirrels are on the clock until 11:30am.

[Canadian'eh!]

looks like KKS missed.

[R. Rich]

KKS has missed their pick, so the Outlaws are back on the clock.

[Devin]

We wanted to go D here but couldnt resist this kid.

176 catches for 2,570 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2 seasons. Nuff said.

Mike Williams, WR

[Canadian'eh!]

Great pick....

Devin has made my decision for me.

With an aging starting CB in Tory James the CRK's are very happy to see their top CB prospect drop into their hands hands, and also will give them an ELITE KR/PR man for many years to come and draft their new shutdown CB:

CB Adam "Pacman" Jones - West Virginia

http://www.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/Top%20Stories/2005/jones_pacman_050308.jpg

[R. Rich]

Bushwhackers are on the clock until 12:15pm.

[The King]

This Just in......

The LA Aztecs have traded their 1st round pick 17th overall to The Golden Brewsers of Denver for a 2nd(20th in the round) 3rd (1st in the round) and a 6th(20th in the round).

Back to the draft.

[R. Rich]

Screaming Vikings are on the clock until 12:30pm.

[Canadian'eh!]

wow..... adam is a moron today. i can't reach him on IM.

[R. Rich]

Super Deuces are on the clock until 12:45pm.

[MikeInRoch]

Screaming Vikings take Jammal Brown, OT

[Forward_Lateral]

Bushwhackers select DE David Pollack.

[ryjam282]

The Super Deuces have had a tough time deciding on who to take here. They could easily take a safety but have decided to let Chris Hope develop for a season and see what he has to offer. We could take a DE in Marcus Spears but aren't too keen on him and so that leaves us with our pick....He has the ability to rush the passer from the DE position and plays well in coverage as an OLB and will fit in nicely in our 3-4 scheme for years to come, not to mention, he is one of the best tacklers in the draft. So without further adieu:

The Super Deuces select Shawne Merriman OLB/DE - University of Maryland


http://www.draftdaddy.com/images/players/shawneMerriman1.jpg

[R. Rich]

Rochester Rejects are on the clock until 1pm.

[R. Rich]

Golden Brewsters are on the clock until 1:15pm.

[The King]

With the 17th selection in the 2005 BZFL Rookie draft we select.....

DT Travis Johnson FS

for more info about this pick. Please visit the Official Golden Brewsers thread, brought to you by best buy.
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[R. Rich]

Spaz Spartans are on the clock until 1:30pm.

[The Spaz]

Spaz Spartans select WR Mark Clayton Oklahoma

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/ncf/2002/1207/photo/clayton_i.jpg
<b>Mark Clayton</b>

[R. Rich]

Nice pick there, Spaz.


The Erie Assassins were just ecstatic to see that 2 players they really like are still available here. They traded up to get in a position to draft either one of them, so now they have to choose.

This is a tough choice to make. Had Mark Clayton not been picked by the Spartans, he would've been first. The next 2 players on our board were tied for 2nd on our board. We decided to take the next player because he fits our defensive scheme to a T: he's very aggressive, a sound tackler, and can intimidate players who try to take him on. He's also just scratching the surface of his abilities and should only get better w/ time. We are absolutely thrilled that he lasted until our 19th pick and will waste no more time in making him a member of the Assassins, so...

the Erie Assassins select Thomas Davis, S/LB from Georgia with our 19th pick in the first round.

[R. Rich]

New England Wookies have the last pick of the first round and are now on the clock.

[Regs25]

The Wookiees clearly have some holes to fill but the GM took over the team knowing it would not happen overnight. So, we move to the defensive side of the ball and will take a youngster who is solid in all aspects of his game.

Marcus Spears DE - LSU Tigers

[R. Rich]

Excellent pick. He was the other player I considered besides Davis.


Okay, we're in catch-up mode for round 1 until 3pm.

[Regs25]

They were my last 2 also...You helped my decision.

[Ebenezer]

The Rejects PM'ed me this morning to let me know that they would be unavailable for round 1 and asked for the highest rated DE...Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin.

[Ebenezer]

The second round is open...Wookiees on the clock.

[Regs25]

I have 3:00 on my clock and the war room is ready to go and has decided that they just can't hold all there future hopes on Kerry Collins so we have all decided to take someone that is an absolute steal in the 2nd round. Considering he went #1 overall.

Alex Smith QB - Utah

[L.A. Playa]

The Los Angeles Playas are thrilled to make the following pick after trading out of the 1st Rd we never thought we would ever have the chance to draft what we feel is the top CB in this years draft so we select

Carlos Rogers CB

[R. Rich]

Tampa Bay Tarpons are on the clock until 3:45pm.

[Ebenezer]

LA Aztecs are on the clock until 4:00

[Ebenezer]

Rochester Rejects are on the clock until 4:15.

[R. Rich]

Oops! I forgot that I have Tampa's pick. He PM'd it to me earlier, and since his player is not taken...

Tampa Bay selects Fabian Washington, CB from Nebraska with their 2nd round pick.

[That Guy]

Rochester Rejects use their second round pick on DT Luis Castillo.

[ryjam282]

The Super Deuces will move on in the draft and select the best athlete in the draft. He will be the #2 wideout in Jax next year and many believe he had the best hands in the draft.

Matt Jones - WR Arkansas Razorbacks


http://images.nfl.com/photos/img8138342.jpg

[Canadian'eh!]

The Super Deuces will move on in the draft and select the best athlete in the draft. He will be the #2 wideout in Jax next year and many believe he had the best hands in the draft.

Matt Jones - WR Arkansas Razorbacks


http://images.nfl.com/photos/img8138342.jpg

I feel like i want to "BUST" a joke right now... but i can't think of one.

[Michael82]

Screaming Vikings are on the clock until 4:45pm ET

[ryjam282]

Well, for $500K, we felt we could take a chance....He will be the white Randy Moss my friends....His size and speed. Who can cover him???? Certainly not those 5'9 corners.

[Canadian'eh!]

Well, for $500K, we felt we could take a chance....He will be the white Randy Moss my friends....His size and speed. Who can cover him???? Certainly not those 5'9 corners.

ROFL.... I'll take my 5'11 CB all day on your QB... i mean WR.... besides... he'll get hurt by week 2. And i figure my CB will be able to run Jones's route better than him after teh 1st quarter. thanks for the INT.

[parttimeplayer]

aztecs take arron rogers

[ryjam282]

We'll see

[That Guy]

With their second 2nd round pick the Rochester Rejects select OT Alex Barron.

[Michael82]

We were looking at upgrading our secondary and really like the toughness that we have seen from this guy and also like the fact that he could be a CB or Safety if we prefer him there. We also feel that he will be starting sometime this season on the Colts' secondary. So, With our first pick in 2nd round, the Rochester Rampage select....

CB Marlin Jackson - Michigan

[Canadian'eh!]

We were looking at upgrading our secondary and really like the toughness that we have seen from this guy and also like the fact that he could be a CB or Safety if we prefer him there. We also feel that he will be starting sometime this season on the Colts' secondary. So, With our first pick in 2nd round, the Rochester Rampage select....

CB Marlin Jackson - Michigan


nice pick.... I like Marlin a lot. I hope he moves to FS though.. he could be a dominant player there.

[Michael82]

With our next pick, we decided to grab some insurance for our receiving corps, in case Bennett struggles this year. With Philadelphia getting rid of Freddie Mitchell and still having contract problems with Terrell Owens, we feel that this guy will see a lot of time on the field and we really like him. So without further adieu, with their second 2nd rounder in the rookie draft, the Rochester Rampage select....

WR Reggie Brown - Georgia

[MikeInRoch]

Screaming Vikings take Roddy White, WR

[The Spaz]

The Spaz Spartans select TE Heath Miller Virginia

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/va/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/a-miller-110902.jpg
<b>Heath Miller</b>

[RetroRaiders81]

Good pick, I was thinking about giving Manning a go-to TE.

[Ebenezer]

KKS are on the clock until 6 and then Spaz is on the clock until 6:15.

[The Spaz]

KKS are on the clock until 6 and then Spaz is on the clock until 6:15.

According to the front page I was up from 5:45 to 6:00Pm. So I made my pick.

[RetroRaiders81]

The Retro Raiders with there 2nd pick would like to strengthen there Defense, and add youth. Also, in need of a return man, the Raiders select CB Justin Miller

http://www.cutigers.com/photos/wake/14.jpg

[Ebenezer]

According to the front page I was up from 5:45 to 6:00Pm. So I made my pick.
my bad

[Canadian'eh!]

The CRK's are up and have made their selection... they are going with the prototype Big Parcells OLB:

Kevin Burnett
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Tennessee
Height: 6-3
Weight: 237
Hometown: Carson, Calif.

http://2005.otcdraft.com/images/players/kevinburnett2.jpg

[L.A. Playa]

Since our MLB is aging and will be 33 in a lil bit, and our backup MLB might get beat out in a lil bit, we decided to reach just a lil bit and draft our backup MLB possible replacement. With Earl Holmes aging and Landon Johnson penciled in very shakey as the starter in Cinci, we decided to draft a real tough player that may just beat out Landon Johnson for the starting spot in Cinci. Since 50 is our LB coach and he entertained us with some G-Unit Girls we decided to make him happy and draft

Odell Thurman MLB

[The Spaz]

Spaz Spartans select LB Channing Crowder Florida

http://media.theinsiders.com/Media/College_Football/47_Channing-Crowder3.JPG
<b>Channing Crowder</b>

[ryjam282]

The Super Deuces are happy to move back into the 2nd round and move to the offensive line now. With a high priced OT in Marvel Smith and Tom Ashworth both needing to show there worth this guy should give them the push they need to be dominant. If one of them should falter, this guy will have no problem stepping in at either tackle position. Not to mention he is a mamoth of a man.


The Super Deuces select:

Khalif Barnes OT - University of Washington


http://www.nflspain.com/draft/fotos/ot-barnes_khalif.jpg

[parttimeplayer]

aztecs take matt roth de