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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
I don't have hate for Berry. I like the guy, but I think he was a product of a Monte Kiffin defense where his athleticism allowed him to freelance a ton and put up inflated numbers. He hasn't been very good in pass protection and gets lost in a lot of plays. He's not playing up to his pre-draft hype or draft position.
I have hate for the pick, especially when there were a metric shit ton of safeties in that draft of quality and many of them have substantially outplayed Berry so far. (I really liked Morgan Burnett and TJ Ward that draft and both are, at this point, better than Berry.)
Taking a strong safety with the fifth overall pick was just as deranged as taking a 34 five tech end with the third overall pick in Jackson.
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See, I don't have a problem if it's a SS with elite range and man cover skills. I thought Berry would be able to develop into the latter (still think he's quick enough to cover distance well as a a deep safety). If he doesn't produce next year, it is time to move on IMO. Restructure, trade, etc but You need to have at least 3 safeties and 2 ILBs that can play man at a minimum. IMO