Bernard Berrian Released

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #1 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:32 pm

Like an incomplete pass bouncing untouched on the turf, Bernard Berrian's time in Minnesota fell well short of the hopes and expectations he raised following a strong first season with the Vikings.

Berrian was waived Tuesday, halfway into his fourth year with the team.

He met with coach Leslie Frazier on Monday about his status and had another talk scheduled for Tuesday, following his second healthy scratch in three games. Frazier declined to specify on Sunday after losing to Green Bay why he left Berrian on the inactive list again, but the coach hinted this move was coming.

Berrian watched the Oct. 9 game against Arizona on the sideline in street clothes, too, and Frazier said that was for a disciplinary reason, reportedly because he missed two team meetings. The coach said afterward he didn't "foresee any future problems" and that Berrian remained a significant part of the team's offensive plans, but the vote of confidence was conspicuously missing the last two days when Frazier gave vague answers to questions from reporters about Berrian's status.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/71482 ... t-benching

Could we use the "Smooth Criminal" on our beloved Bears team?....Is he the receiver that will complete our team?

I personally don't trust Roy Williams to hold on to the ball. Maybe Berrian is an upgrade....

Post #2 » by **emperorjones** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:35 am

I wouldn't mind grabbing him, but who do you let go when we are already carrying 6 receivers? Hurd is a special teams guy and I wouldn't want him over Knox, Hester or Williams. Bennett & Snazyblocker are slot guys, so you can't move them. So unfortunately he's not coming here.

On a separate note, remember how JA was called an idiot and the Bears called cheap for letting him go? Once again fans/media were wrong IMO.

heir_jordan22 · Post #3 » by **heir_jordan22** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:22 am

I don't like Berrian. I think he's a lesser version of Hester and Knox. I would MUCH rather have TO because he gives us something we don't have at WR, proven talent! lol

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #4 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:42 pm

Yea Emperor, Angelo was correct. My issue is that I still believe we have below average receivers, but I agree that I wouldn't release any for Berrian.......except Roy Williams. We're halfway through the season & he seems to have finally gotten into shape, but his hands can't be trusted. He's dropped or "bobbled" caught too many passes thus far, IMO.

I loved Berrian when he was here, but the way he bolted to the Vikings made me dislike him also, Heir. I wouldn't go near T.O. if he came here for free. If the Bears decided against Randy Moss last season, I'm sure that T.O. wouldn't stand a chance.

WEFFPIM · Post #5 » by **WEFFPIM** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:36 am

Bernard Berrian in a Mike Martz offense would be laughably bad. The only route Berrian knows is go.

Post #6 » by **emperorjones** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:32 pm

BIGGIEsmalls 23 wrote: I wouldn't release any for Berrian.......except Roy Williams. We're halfway through the season & he seems to have finally gotten into shape, but his hands can't be trusted. He's dropped or "bobbled" caught too many passes thus far, IMO.

I feel ya, Funny though, Dane Snazzyfingers actually leads the team with 5 drops and Hester is next with 4. Not sure what their drops as a percentage is, but both are Inn the top 10 in the league. I only remember 1 or 2 drops for Williams. I'm actually feeling pretty confident that by seasons end he will be our #1 guy and #2 will be Bennett.