Fulmer's Next Challenge: The Berry Question

He's making great plays on defense, but Eric Berry isn't doing Phillip Fulmer any favors in this regard: The Berry to offense question isn't going away. After the Mississippi State game, it's only going to intensify.

Berry's spectucular 72-yard interception return for a touchdown Saturday night put me over the top. 

I understand Fulmer's concerns:

*Berry is crucial to the defense and is already involved in 50-60 plays a game.

*Once he's inserted on offense, the opposing defense will make an instant-read that he's getting the ball.

*He's already scoring touchdowns, only it's on defense.

I know, but the Vol defense is still woefully stagnant. Occasionally adding Berry to a mix that includes Gerald Jones (if he's healthy), and a quarterback that can throw deep to Denarius Moore, is certain to open-up the run game, and give the Vols more big-play potential on offense.

Berry to offense? Two weeks ago I was tired of the question. Now, I among those asking it.         

Coach, it's time to try it.

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