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For a number of reasons, I'm surprised by a lot of what I've heard about Berrios during Fall camp.
#1 Coming off a knee injury, I didn't expect him to be full go.
#2 As a True Frosh with size questions, it'd be understandable for him to need some time.
#3 At one of the deepest positions on the team (3 likely NFL players and experienced guys in front), he'd have an uphill climb either way.
I can't say I've seen it live, as I don't have those privileges and therefore can't really talk about *how* he is doing what he's doing. However, 3 separate guys who get to watch a considerable amount of practice consistently mention Barrios made "this catch and move" or "found a spot in the zone" or "he catches everything" or "he's going to have to play." Some of these guys don't know each other, so don't bias their views by talking to one another. After yesterday's scrimmage, it was all but cemented that this guy, assuming health, may actually see the field this year. That'd be an incredible feat.
There isn't a lot of meaningful film to look through, as he played QB in HS a good amount, but this short clip was fun to watch:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8967499
Just a couple routes here, but my immediate takeaway was zero wasted steps at the line and tremendous burst. Looks like someone has polished up his steps. He also pretty clearly has insane quicks (think he had the best shuttle at The Opening).
I still can't imagine him getting extensive snaps. I imagine Malcolm Lewis will own the slot position when we're not throwing out the Coley/Waters/Dorsett trio. In case of injury or perhaps in mop-up, I'm really looking forward to seeing if the hype transfers to game action.
#1 Coming off a knee injury, I didn't expect him to be full go.
#2 As a True Frosh with size questions, it'd be understandable for him to need some time.
#3 At one of the deepest positions on the team (3 likely NFL players and experienced guys in front), he'd have an uphill climb either way.
I can't say I've seen it live, as I don't have those privileges and therefore can't really talk about *how* he is doing what he's doing. However, 3 separate guys who get to watch a considerable amount of practice consistently mention Barrios made "this catch and move" or "found a spot in the zone" or "he catches everything" or "he's going to have to play." Some of these guys don't know each other, so don't bias their views by talking to one another. After yesterday's scrimmage, it was all but cemented that this guy, assuming health, may actually see the field this year. That'd be an incredible feat.
There isn't a lot of meaningful film to look through, as he played QB in HS a good amount, but this short clip was fun to watch:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8967499
Just a couple routes here, but my immediate takeaway was zero wasted steps at the line and tremendous burst. Looks like someone has polished up his steps. He also pretty clearly has insane quicks (think he had the best shuttle at The Opening).
I still can't imagine him getting extensive snaps. I imagine Malcolm Lewis will own the slot position when we're not throwing out the Coley/Waters/Dorsett trio. In case of injury or perhaps in mop-up, I'm really looking forward to seeing if the hype transfers to game action.
