was rested against the Saints. That insinuates Burkhead is still appreciated in-house, but Pierce is the far more effective runner. The Texans can’t possibly believe the 32-year-old Burkhead is capable of being a workhorse.
Pierce first began impressing throughout organized team activities where he quickly gained reps with the first-team offense. Pierce has carried that momentum over to training camp, showcasing the same between-the-tackles ability that captured the Texans’ attention throughout the pre-draft process. Pierce may be the answer to last season’s historically poor run game that tallied a league-low 1,422 yards.
Texans general manager Nick Caserio did well to identify Pierce as a value selection in the fourth round. Pierce enjoyed a fruitful pre-draft process, including a standout stint at thePierce is a tough, physical runner with good vision and a compact build. His contact balance allows him to evade the first would-be tackler, which was evident on his 20-yard rush against the Saints. Pierce’s angry running style will quickly endear itself to Houston’s new coaching staff.
The Texans’ reworked offensive line may hold the key to Pierce’s first-year impact. Last season’s struggling unit contributed to a league-low 3.4 yards per play. The starting guard spots have been completely overhauled as a result.
Drafted him in my rookie-only draft for my Dynasty League. As back-to-back champion of that league, I am THRILLED to have him on my roster!