Eric Berry: 'Minor Setback For A Major Comeback'

by Joel Thorman on Sep 13, 2011 11:35 AM CDT

For someone who rarely (if ever) misses a game, suffering a season-ending injury has to be completely devastating. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley indicated that's how S Eric Berry feels after a knee injury ended his 2011 season only a few minutes after it started.

As if there was ever any doubt, Berry has the right attitude heading into his rehab, according to his first public comment (or tweet) about his injury:

Just wanted to tell everybody thanks for all the love! Means more than u know. Just a Minor setback for a major comeback.

That attitude is why he's become a favorite of more than a few Chiefs fans. That, and his sense of humor during adversity:

Now I just gotta learn how to use the restroom on one leg. Lol

(H/T kc571)

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Much like his leg

I think I’m going to let his jersey rest the rest of the season. Doesn’t seem right wearing it without him out there.

by excidium on Sep 13, 2011 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

I'm with you

but who do you wear now?

by IndyChiefsFan on Sep 13, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I think I am going to buy Dex

2011 record 10-6. It worked for me last year!

by fleetmarine on Sep 13, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm going back to DJ.

He’s been just sitting in the closet.

"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse"
John Madden 1975 Chiefs-42 Raiders-10

by Chiefs_40 on Sep 13, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

My Dex T-shirt jersey

The Moeaki is tucked away for the year too :( I wanted to start a tradition of getting 1st round pick jerseys with Berry last year but have hesitated with Baldwin so far. I think it’s time for a recent re-sign like Hali or Charles.

by excidium on Sep 13, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I have Dex too and thought about wearing his jersey

but if he doesn’t fumble that kickoff return to start the game, Berry isn’t in there to get hurt! I know he could have gotten hurt later in the game….and it’s not DMC’s fault directly….but it still sucks.

by IndyChiefsFan on Sep 13, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Flowers or Hali for me.. I put on Holmes every once in a while.. :)

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Sep 13, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

I think,

We all need to wear his Jersey, that way he’s there in SPIRIT

I don't have a catchy, catch phrase.

by dbakerku on Sep 13, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Gonna be a long year not seeing 29 flying around all over the field..I hope you heel up stronger than ever bud!

by arrowheadsoldier56 on Sep 13, 2011 11:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Get healthy quick Berry!

That attitude is why he’s become a ~~favorite of more than a few~~ man crush for Chiefs fans

by IndyChiefsFan on Sep 13, 2011 11:39 AM CDT reply actions

Yep

Not scared to admit it, I love me some Eric Berry

WE let the dogs out. Emphasis on 'WE'

by KC_Chong on Sep 13, 2011 11:44 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Mancrush only begins to describe my Love

Gf says I’m “Creepishly obsessed” with him

by TheKansasCityChief on Sep 13, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

DUDE it is okay

We are all obsessed with Uric Burry

by deli258291 on Sep 13, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Berry

Use your third leg as a crutch when you are going to the bathroom

2011 record 10-6. It worked for me last year!

by fleetmarine on Sep 13, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

Kick stand.

"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse"
John Madden 1975 Chiefs-42 Raiders-10

by Chiefs_40 on Sep 13, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

exactly

2011 record 10-6. It worked for me last year!

by fleetmarine on Sep 13, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

ha, i was going to say something similar

But truthfully, im sure he could find some people here on arrowheadpride that would help him…

SwimCoach… and me

by GracieKal on Sep 13, 2011 12:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Guess we have to look at this Bills game like that

It is gonna be hard to think that way though

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Sep 13, 2011 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Hosmer is to the royals as Berry is to the chiefs

Love me some Eric Berry!

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 13, 2011 11:50 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Except that Hosmer will be in NY or Boston in 5 or 6 years

and making $40million per year.

Predictions:
KC will be a Superbowl favorite in 2012

by jmcgoblue on Sep 13, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

You had to say it, didn't you.

Just let me live in my fantasy world juuust a bit longer please

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 13, 2011 11:59 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Front Seven Eval.

Has that been disbanded until the front seven actually shows up for a game?

by polodude017 on Sep 13, 2011 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

If Kalo's like me

He already deleted it from the DVR.

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Sep 13, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd be curious to see if the highest scorer actually had a positive point total.

by polodude017 on Sep 13, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually think it will be skipped this week in favor of a 3-4 breakdown

Each players assignments/gaps/different zones/etc, I think it’s a good idea to get a refresher on AP for some of the newer members.

I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
Alameda Ta’amu NT/DE 2012 Draftee

by BAMFSpecialOps on Sep 13, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Sucks

Maybe having some time to watch football and rehab will actually make him better in the long run. Who knows.

The other bright side is that the Chiefs can work on building depth and the other players can learn to be effective without Berry.

by JaySoy on Sep 13, 2011 11:52 AM CDT reply actions

not really on the second point

Having McGraw & Sabby fill in isn’t building depth…neither of those guys will be on the team next year.

Predictions:
KC will be a Superbowl favorite in 2012

by jmcgoblue on Sep 13, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

agreed.

those 2 players are easily going to give up 14+ points a game also.

by KCCHIEFSALOT on Sep 13, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

If it weren't for Peyton Manning

I’d already put Berry in the frontrunning for Comeback Player of the Year 2012-2013

by shundal on Sep 13, 2011 11:55 AM CDT reply actions

Maybe they don't put him on IR and the comeback is sooner than we think?

Has anyone ever come back from an ACL injury in the same year?

#wishfulthinking

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Sep 13, 2011 11:57 AM CDT reply actions

If anyone could do it.. it would be Eric Berry.

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Sep 13, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Would you want to risk it?

by RA_ChiefsFan on Sep 13, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions

NO.

What's the difference between jelly and jam?

by WestonK on Sep 13, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes. Rod Woodson

but I think he came back in the playoffs, he never lost a step.

by RamX21 on Sep 13, 2011 12:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

just a thought here ...

Berry’s now whining about this, or blaming anyone or crying about it … is it too much to ask the we (fans) stop blaming Johnson and whining and thinking about “revenge” … Berry’s setting a great example, leader that he is … this is one good example we can ALL follow

grit our teeth, smile and go on with life … as it should be

props to ya, Berry

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by upamtn on Sep 13, 2011 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs

Well said brother

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 13, 2011 12:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Amen...and rec'd.

It’s amazing that the guy it actually happened to is showing more maturity than most of the fans.

by Scott B. on Sep 13, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Well if he didn't acknowledge Stevie's comment

I’d say there’s some ill will there

by RamX21 on Sep 13, 2011 12:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

I guarantee there's ill will

I wouldnt acknowledge Stevie’s fake apology OVER TWITTER anyways.

by SoFloChief on Sep 13, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

LOL - right.......................

Berry’s reply to Johnson was very understanding – NOT……There was no reply. What does that tell you?

by grid_iron on Sep 13, 2011 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

That he's pissed

At a WR diving at his knees 15 yards away from the play and tearing up his knee. I’d be pissed too.

by SoFloChief on Sep 13, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I wouldn't

Let him heal and be 100 percent next year when we can be a great team .

by chiefsman! on Sep 13, 2011 12:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I have a feeling

Chiefs will come out Sunday a totally different team.
Maybe not the first possession but once they hit a little momentum they will not let it go.
The Lions are a good team but I do believe we can take advantage of that aggressive line, screens, quick slants, etc.
Im just not ready to let this season get away.

by gibson21 on Sep 13, 2011 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

I am

still bummed.

by KCCHIEFSALOT on Sep 13, 2011 12:22 PM CDT reply actions

^^^^^This

by ottawachiefsfan on Sep 13, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions

yep me too

by mdchiefsfan on Sep 13, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Minor setback for a major comeback....

I love the guys optimism.

*When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in remembrance of DT.
*Dear David Glass, as a lifelong Royals fan, I beg you to please sell the team. You have always been the problem; you will never be the solution.

by mistamic on Sep 13, 2011 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

but I love you Eric

…sigh

Sometimes guys come back from ACL tears with a much stronger knee. Chris Klein, IU grad and former Wizard had that happen to him. Let’s hope that EBs knee comes back even stronger than ever before.

"The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph"

Eric Berry counted to infinity -- twice.

Twitter: @Mr_Hoosier

by SwimCoach on Sep 13, 2011 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

The more I hear about Berry

the more im glad we have him. He just seems like a great kid, not to mention hes talented as hell. He has a bright future for sure

by TheScreenName on Sep 13, 2011 12:34 PM CDT reply actions

this kid blew his knee out, sat a few plays and tried to come back

Just shows how tough he is. He’ll come back from this no problem.

by RamX21 on Sep 13, 2011 12:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Totally agree

It just really sucks. At least he is still young when this happened. He should be able to come back stronger than ever. It is like guys in baseball that get Tommy John surgery the year before they are injured they throw 95. THen they are up around 98. I think he is going to come back strong and determined as ever.

by deli258291 on Sep 13, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, what do you guys think of my new picture?

I think it goes with my screen name, but can’t decide if I’m being to corny with the timing.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Sep 13, 2011 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

Keep it

Works well, looks good, and we all know he is watching every play

I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
Alameda Ta’amu NT/DE 2012 Draftee

by BAMFSpecialOps on Sep 13, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Did anybody else notice how much stronger Berry looked pre-injury?

With all of this extra down time for him, he could possibly continue putting on upper body strength. Beast mode Berry.

by ChiefsNfl on Sep 13, 2011 12:45 PM CDT reply actions

His awesomeness knows no bounds

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 13, 2011 12:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

The only thing that kinda worries me is.....

That sometimes with ACL’s it’s not until the second year after the surgery that the player is back to their old self. So with both Moeaki and Berry it might not be until 2013 that their back to pre-injury levels. But let’s hope that’s not the case.

by DWright7 on Sep 13, 2011 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

True but i think they'll be ok since itb

by irishking44 on Sep 13, 2011 1:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

it happened so early

Is what I meant to say (touch screen while on a treadmill is tricky) and look at how welker came back last year and he got hurt in week 16

by irishking44 on Sep 13, 2011 1:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Epic Berry is the shit!

I watched him walk in Sunday and looking back now it gives me chills. He is truely a bright spot for our team. Just not this year. I’m glad he’s staying classy.

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Sep 13, 2011 1:16 PM CDT reply actions

Nice - Do onto other's before they do onto you..................

“We tell our guys, ‘Hey, you go block those guys because let me tell you, if you’re up in the air, they’re not going to hesitate to go get you and to take a shot at you,’ " Bills coach Chan Gailey said. “That’s an opportunity for our receivers to go down the field and hit those guys. It’s legal.”

Exactly what I was saying earlier. They are being coached to take LEGAL cheap shots.

by grid_iron on Sep 13, 2011 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

Anyone know if he's staying in KC during his recovery?

I hope he is cause I think it would be good for team (and fan) morale for him to stay around the team and help his replacements in the film room and from the sidelines when he’s further along in his recovery. Not to mention if he stays in KC he will have LEGIONS of fans that would do ANYTHING he asks of them

by irishking44 on Sep 13, 2011 1:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Sorry to you guys for your loss of Berry

Even though it helps the Raiders it’s sad that he is out because he is such a good player. He is easily my favorite player that plays for a rival team and the NFL lost a lot of good plays with him not being there. Good luck to him on his rehab, I’m sure he will be back as good as ever next year. I would put him on IR for sure though even if he was capable of coming back at the very end of the season. When Rod Woodson came back that year he was already in his 30s and was more OK with the possibility of a more severe injury. Can’t risk a 20something year old stud like that.

"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi

by Marcus Allen Krause on Sep 13, 2011 1:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Thanks for the well wishes.

You must be some kind of accidental Raiders fan, all classy like that.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Sep 13, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

lol nothing accidental about it, i was born and raised to be one

However I live in Green Bay which is a very friendly place and I was taught respect at an early age. No need to fight with enemies unless provoked and we all share a common bond of loving football so we don’t have to fight all the time! Thanks for the respect back.

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi

by Marcus Allen Krause on Sep 13, 2011 3:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions