Eric Berry, the Chiefs star safety, held a press conference with his parents and the result was an even greater appreciation from his many fans.
The Kansas City Chiefs called together a press conference for their star safety Eric Berry in the aftermath of signing his new free agent deal, a six-year contract worth $78 million. For the occasion, Berry was joined by his parents and reflected on why he wanted to re-sign with the Chiefs. We will let Twitter take over from here.
#Chiefs S Eric Berry and his parents James and Carol Berry meet with the media about signing a long-term deal pic.twitter.com/dcOa1EK3y6
— Chiefs Communications (@ChiefsPR) March 7, 2017
Eric Berry wants people to know that life is hard, but you don't have to give up your dreams because of tough circumstances.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 7, 2017
Eric Berry spoke about the closeness of the secondary room as another thing that's special about staying w/ the #Chiefs.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) March 7, 2017
"We're so tight."
Eric Berry said the biggest thing he he had to learn through his journey was being willing to ask for help. “You can’t do it by yourself."
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) March 7, 2017
Eric Berry said his positional coaches, Emmitt Thomas and Al Harris, "never treated him like he had cancer."
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) March 7, 2017
Credited them for pushing him.
"You don't have to down-size your dream just because something happens." - #Chiefs S Eric Berry on his journey from battling cancer to now.
— 610SportsKC (@610SportsKC) March 7, 2017
How do u not love Eric Berry???
— Countryboi567 (@Countryboi567) March 7, 2017
Eric Berry is a badass. So glad he's a Chief. #ChiefsKingdom
— Drew Honaker (@DrewHonaker) March 7, 2017
If you don't think the #Chiefs made the right call re-signing Eric Berry, watch this presser, then watch his tape, then the presser again.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) March 7, 2017
That Eric Berry presser was fantastic.
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) March 7, 2017
Hall of Fame safety Eric Berry
— Sports Goose (@SportsGoose) March 7, 2017