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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
...then they found something in his game that indicates that he'll have trouble transitioning to the next level. They guy doesn't have the best fundamentals (shoulder pad tackles virtually everytime), has a potential question mark about a lingering shoulder situation, and his numbers in his junior year took a nose dive - at least in comparison to his freshman and sophomore stats. (And yes, I understand that he played up this season rather than being a ball hawk, but his tackle numbers were the same, his sacks went to zero and his interceptions were cut substantially.) He doesn't possess ideal size, especially for the next level. He could be Ed Reed based on his athleticism and passion for the game. He could be Bob Sanders - passion for the game, but because of the size, he can't stay healthy and on the field. He could be just another guy that ends up at the nickle if he doesn't learn to wrap up or can't handle the size of modern NFL tight ends and the like.
He's a stud and has potential, but it's not like he's a slam dunk.
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This is my take as well, and I was one of the biggest Berry homers on here from the beginning. I still think he has the potential to be amazing, but there are definitely a few concerns with him, namely his fundamentals, lack of production this year, and small stature. He could just turn out to be a ballhawk freakshow like Ed Reed, but it's not 100% guaranteed.
If we pass him up for someone like McClain or Haden, I might be a little disappointed but I won't freak out or anything.