Sunday, November 2, 2008

Poor Man's Moss


Bernard Berrian is everything the Vikings hoped.
Since being held without a catch Week 2 against the Colts, Berrian has recorded 78 or more yards receiving in six straight games, including three 100-plus efforts. A touchdown reception Sunday gives him four in as many contests.
At 6-1, he's not going to out jump many like Moss. He does have excellent straight line speed, however, and has legitimized himself as a reliable receiver for Gus Frerotte and the Minnesota offense. Berrian ranks second in the NFL in yards per catch at 20.7, following his two catch, 104 yard effort against Houston.
Missing a legit deep-threat since Randy Moss in 2004 to compliment a prolific ground attack, the Vikings spent the money to bring in Berrian.
So far, he's been worth every penny, helping the Vikings recover from an 0-2 start.