I didn't even have to scroll through one whole page to get to someone pumping up Berrios. Great white hope.
I don't think it's a great white hope thing with Berrios. I think the kid has legit skills but has suffered two knee injuries which hurt his development. Lateral quickness and exp!osion are the foundation of his game and those knees really slowed him down. I think Berrios is the most healthy he has been here and we should see some good production from him this year and next.
I think people expected him to be the white Santana Moss but that was never his game. He's not the type of guy that's going to electrify a stadium. What he will or should do is provide a very consistent presence in the short to intermediate middle out of the slot position with the occasional long gainer.
I agree. I just think with white WR they get pushed into one category or another. McCaffery or Welker depending on their height. However, Berrios' game screams Welker. And that would be amazing if we could get that kind of reliability out of the slot position.
The main issue will be, is that part of the game plan? Will Brad be willing to take those routes that are glorified runs, via 2-5 yd gainers? The reason the Pats work that role so well is because it is a main focus of their game plan.
If Richt is trying to run to set up the deep ball, then those routes will be overlooked more often than not. We all know how many time JH threw deep when the underneath was wide open. I am excited to see a healthy Berrios. Kids has good vision, and great quickness. He could be an asset to this offense so long as we use him to the best of his abilities. Run him on deep balls and its a waste....
I think we'll see a lot of underneath this year just because of our personel and shaky Oline. Walton, Berrios, Njoku and Herndon are going to cause a lot of matchup problems for defenses. If coley and harris can stretch the field we're going to kill it.