Ask Bernard Berrian
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Minnesota Vikings veteran wide receiver Bernard Berrian stopped by to chat with NFL Nation on Thursday, June 25, discussing the Brett Favre situation, the best NFL cornerback and the addition of rookie Percy Harvin.
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Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Hello everyone. Glad to be with you for this chat today. Looking forward to your questions. I'll also be on NFL Network's Total Access today too with Fran Charles, Bob Papa and Jason La Canfora.
Let's get this started! -
Chris Lee, The Peg
6:08 PM ET
Hey Bernard, how informed are the players kept on the whole Farve situation and how does it affect your locker room?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Pretty much, we hear about it as you hear about it. Most of what we hear, we hear of the TV and radio just like everyone else.
It hasn't really impacted the locker room at all. We're so used to it by now, it's kind of a give and take. If he is going to be here, we'll welcome him with open arms. If he's not, we'll continue forward with the same path we've been on. -
Carlos H., Panama City, PA
6:10 PM ET
Hey, one question, are you a big Michael Jackson fan? Just wondering because breaking news tell us that he was rushed to the hospital with a massive heart attack.
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Love Michael. I'm very sad right now, sad to hear this. Actually, this season will now be a tribute to Michasel Jackson. You might see some Michael Jackson-inspired touchdown dances this season. We're watching it on the news right now. -
Woogy, FL
6:12 PM ET
Hey B, What were you thinkin when you caught that 99 yard TD pass from Gus against the Bears?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Don't drop the ball! -
Rob, Nashville
6:13 PM ET
Who would you say is the best cornerback in the NFL right now?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I'll give you two -- I like Nnamdi Asomugha and Charles Woodson. They're very athletic, very talented. They're one-on-one type of corners, and it's tough to do that. -
Jeff, NorCal
6:16 PM ET
You have made some great catches in your career. My favorite was the catch against the Saints in the playoffs. What is your favorite?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I'll have to go with the 99-yard touchdown. That's just tough to beat. -
Paul Drinkwater, Portland, OR
6:19 PM ET
OK... Barnard... One more question... In Full pads 60 yards who on the team is the fastest?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I'm glad you went at least 60 yards. We have some burners on this team. All I know is second-year receiver Jaymar Johnson or AD. -
Ridoy, NYC
6:20 PM ET
Just how good is Adrian Peterson?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Words can't describe how good he is. He's just sick. When you watch film, it's just sick. -
Paul, Pocatello
6:21 PM ET
What part of your game do you focus on during the off season?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Mainly I focus on getting in and out of breaks ... doing hip work. I do it mainly with running drills, not even running routes. The point is to work on your weaknesses, the things you want to get better at. -
Bernard "cant touch this" Berrian, WI
6:23 PM ET
Who was your favorite player as a kid?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I had three of them -- Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders and Deion Sanders. -
Tj, WI
6:24 PM ET
If you could play with any player ever who would it be...and dont say walter payton.
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I would have to say Bo Jackson. He was just so talented. -
Zach Halstead, Milaca, MN
6:26 PM ET
Bernard! I love what you've brought to our team. You're a shifty WR out there on the edge. How do you think Percy Harvin will compliment what you bring to the field?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
The good thing about Percy, is that we're going to try and put him inside in the slot and let him move around. He'll also be used in the Wildcat, at QB and in the backfield. He's also able to stretch the field, because he's so fast. So we can do multiple things with him. Either way, it's going to force defenses to decide who they want to double-team, or if they want to stack the box against us. -
Rick, Lexington, KY
6:28 PM ET
How do you think the Vikings passing game might change with the addition of Percy Harvin to the receiver corps?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
The schemes won't change, because Childress is a die-hard West Coast guy. You'll see some wrinkles in the running game, maybe some creative screens, but the regular scheme we use will remain the same. -
Joseph, San Antonio
6:30 PM ET
What do you think of Harvin's speed and quickness?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
He's one of the most explosive players on the team right now. He's all he's cracked up to be in those departments. -
Colby, North Platte, NE
6:31 PM ET
If you had to choose a player on the Viks that you think would have a breakout season, who would you pick?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
That's a good question Colby. I would say Tarvaris Jackson and Sidney Rice. That's from what I've seen this offseason. Pending, of course, that we don't get Favre. -
Marc, Fergus Falls, MN
6:35 PM ET
Besides the Metrodome, where's your favorite pro stadium to play?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I really like Raymond James Stadium. I like the way it's set up. The turf there is fast. -
scott, stillwater, MN
6:37 PM ET
could tyrell johnson fill the shows left by sharper
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
He's def going to have the opportunity. He has the talent and the mindset to do it. He just has to go out there and prove it. I think he can, but they're big shoes to fill. -
Logan, Wisconsin
6:38 PM ET
Which Vikings defender hits the hardest?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
That's easy: E.J. Henderson. -
Eric, Milwaukee
6:39 PM ET
Speaking of Favre....Your thoughts on catching balls from him this season if hes acquired...?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
If he does end up there, great, he is a Hall of Famer. He can throw the ball, we all know that. He will bring a lot of leadership to the team. We have some leaders already, but he would bring a lot. If he can throw, and capable of doing what he can do, it's great. He'll bring a different kind of enthusiasm. -
Carlos H., Panama City, PA
6:41 PM ET
Name your favorite touchdown celebration by any player.
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
I'll have to go with T.O. on that. When he signed the ball, when he grabbed the pom-poms, and then when he ran out to the Dallas star. Those were classic. -
Jon, DuBoius, PA
6:42 PM ET
How sick are you of answer Favre questions?
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Not too sick of it. Everyone just wants to know what's going on. Favre is a big deal, and poeple want to know. I want to know! -
Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Hey everyone, sorry, have to to run to get ready for Total Access. Glad that I could chat with you for awhile and get to some of your questions. Until next time.
Bernard.
