Even while McCluster succeeds, this continues to be my concern about that pick...

[Direckshun]

He is a gadget guy, yes. Who can provide tons of different things for your offense. And he's someone who can contribute immediately.

But is he someone you can build around?

I hesitate still, even now, to say yes.

What's the track record of really small football players in the NFL?

Don't they typically peter out after a few years? Even if they are very good -- as Sproles, a thicker back than McCluster, was very good -- won't they eventually flame out in a few years, rather than providing the sustained level of ability that virtually any other position on the football field would?

I am prepared to endure your scorn.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by milkman

This team's run defense isn't improved simply through the addition of Crennel and the improvement of some players up front.

Berry has been a huge addition to that aspect of the defense.

Anyone who actually has a clue would know that.

Liability.

Berry has done an outstanding job with the run defense. He's had some lapses in the passing game. The next two weeks will be a good test for him. Questioning Berry is the same as questioning McCluster at this point. They have both exceeded expectations in some areas, and look like very good picks. However, since one player wasn't the "golden child" from the start, that player will continually get questioned while the other one gets a pass.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

Absolutely. Without question.

Yup. I mean, everyone has to remember our S play before he arrived. Needless to say it has been light years better.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Berry has done an outstanding job with the run defense. He's had some lapses in the passing game. The next two weeks will be a good test for him. Questioning Berry is the same as questioning McCluster at this point. They have both exceeded expectations in some areas, and look like very good picks. However, since one player wasn't the "golden child" from the start, that player will continually get questioned while the other one gets a pass.

Who has given Berry a pass? He's played very well thus far. A few mistakes is to be expected.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Berry has done an outstanding job with the run defense. He's had some lapses in the passing game. The next two weeks will be a good test for him. Questioning Berry is the same as questioning McCluster at this point. They have both exceeded expectations in some areas, and look like very good picks. However, since one player wasn't the "golden child" from the start, that player will continually get questioned while the other one gets a pass.

No one is questioning McCluster's talent at this point.

The question is his long term durability.

And, as I said, for me, if he continues to have the impact that he's had in helping to build a winning culture, that question becomes a moot point.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by milkman

No one is questioning McCluster's talent at this point.

The question is his long term durability.

And, as I said, for me, if he continues to have the impact that he's had in helping to build a winning culture, that question becomes a moot point.

yup!

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by milkman

No one is questioning McCluster's talent at this point.

The question is his long term durability.

And, as I said, for me, if he continues to have the impact that he's had in helping to build a winning culture, that question becomes a moot point.

Only time will tell as far as his durability goes. IIRC though, he has very little if any injury history, and how many guys his size are even remotely as strong as he is? His bench was staggering, but again, he IS small. I'm very interested in seeing how he holds up over the next 5 seasons.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by milkman

No one is questioning McCluster's talent at this point.

The question is his long term durability.

And, as I said, for me, if he continues to have the impact that he's had in helping to build a winning culture, that question becomes a moot point.

Isn't there a question about Berry's long term durability?

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Isn't there a question about Berry's long term durability?

Berry doesn't weigh 170lbs.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by milkman

I don't care who you are, you don't get up to 350-380 lbs (or more) if you have a solid work ethic.

Cody is as athletic a guy as I've ever seen from a man that size.

You take a big boy to clog up the middle, you are never going to get a work ethic guy.

I disagree. I don't think Cody is overly athletic.

The concern is him maintaining. He had to work his tail off to get to 350.

I'm going to say that I think Cody will last in the NFL about 4 seasons. I know fatbodies typically last, but there's something about him that just screams bust to me.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Isn't there a question about Berry's long term durability?

Why would there be?