Were this to happen, it would be the single-biggest opportunity the Bears could have to upgrade the weakest position on their roster. Safety has given them fits for years ever since Mike Brown began his depressing decline. Ironically he ended his career in Kansas City. How fitting would it be if Chicago was able to bring in Berry from the opposite direction?
He represents everything they want and don’t have. Berry is a tough, physical presence against the run. He’s smart and instinctive, allowing him to make big plays in coverage that often can swing the momentum of games. To top it off he’s an inspirational leaders who understands how to motivate his teammates on or off the field.
He doesn’t turn 29-years old until late December of this year. Presuming good health it stands to reason that he has another 4-6 good seasons left in him. A Chicago Bears Eric Berry alliance makes way too much sense. They have enough money to meet whatever price he demands. Also they run a 3-4 scheme with a respected defensive coordinator in Vic Fangio and a head coach Berry knows well in John Fox.
It’s always fun to be needed, and the Bears need Berry. The entire landscape of their defense would change the moment he arrived.
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