Welcome to Houston Dameon Pierce

[Texansphan]

What did Foster run at his pro day?

The same time as Brian Cushing - 4:68

 

[FuzzyLogic]

Makes me feel slow, I ran a 32.0 second 40 just this past weekend. In all fairness to myself though, I did take a 25-second break after the first 30 yards to catch my breath and finish strong.

I'm starting to think I should just stop training - I might not have what it takes. Yeah, definitely donut time.

 

[Texansballer74]

Mack before the achilles was a really good back, I'm just not convinced he's going to get back to being 80% of that guy. I'd like for him to work his way back to that level; I'm just not going to expect or plan for it to happen.

Adrian Peterson injury was worse and look at how he responded. Not saying Mack will but we shall see and hope.

 

[JRingo]

Have you watched any of his highlights? He made DB's and LB's look like fools in the open field.

He appears to be a pretty solid guy as well. All about team.. his press conferences are hilarious..

 

[Carr Bombed]

He appears to be a pretty solid guy as well. All about team.. his press conferences are hilarious..

Confidence and personality in the backfield, haven't had that since Arian Foster.
Beats the matador we traded Hopkins for. (This is where my Dad would say "I'm a poet and didn't know it)

 

[JB]

Adrian Peterson injury was worse and look at how he responded. Not saying Mack will but we shall see and hope.

Peterson was an ACL not achilles

 

[Texansballer74]

Peterson was an ACL not achilles

I know that’s why I said worse. Nobody thought he would recover that fast let along win the rushing title with over 2000 yards.

Last December, Adrian Peterson suffered a serious injury, tearing both the ACL and MCL in his left knee. However, after ACL reconstruction surgery and months of physical therapy and rehab, the Vikings star made a stunning recovery in order to start the season with his team.

 

[thunderkyss]

Peterson was an ACL not achilles

I know that’s why I said worse.

I don't know about "worse" nobody comes back from an Achilles & returns to form.

 

[JB]

I don't know about "worse" nobody comes back from an Achilles & returns to form.

That was my point

 

[Porky]

Didn’t what’s his face…Foreman, have an Achilles? It took a couple of years but I thought he looked good with the Titans last year.

 

[TexansBull]

I don't know about "worse" nobody comes back from an Achilles & returns to form.

I know it’s against company policy to mix sports comparisons, but the way Kevin Durant has come back from his Achilles is surprising.

 

[thunderkyss]

That was my point

Yes. I'm on your side.

Didn’t what’s his face…Foreman, have an Achilles? It took a couple of years but I thought he looked good with the Titans last year.

a couple of years? & Foreman would qualify as nobody (imo)

I know it’s against company policy to mix sports comparisons, but the way Kevin Durant has come back from his Achilles is surprising.

I'll have to look into that

 

[badboy]

Dameon Pierce 2022 NFL Draft profile: Texans Fantasy Football outlook, scouting report, 40-yard dash, more - NewsBreak

Dameon Pierce was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 107 overall pick in the fourth round and he now joins a wide-open depth chart...

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[Texansphan]

Dameon Pierce 2022 NFL Draft profile: Texans Fantasy Football outlook, scouting report, 40-yard dash, more - NewsBreak

Dameon Pierce was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 107 overall pick in the fourth round and he now joins a wide-open depth chart...

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I am thinking we got the steal of the draft at RB and it's not just homerism.
He trucks defenders and carries them for extra yards and has a great step.
I also like his patience and vision - he hits the holes with purpose. The NFL will be tougher competition but he will be too with pro style training and NFL athletes working with him.

 

[badboy]

I am thinking we got the steal of the draft at RB and it's not just homerism.
He trucks defenders and carries them for extra yards and has a great step.
I also like his patience and vision - he hits the holes with purpose. The NFL will be tougher competition but he will be too with pro style training and NFL athletes working with him.

And he is supposedly a willing blocker which can only help our offensive line and Davis Mills. Darn there comes that optimism again. I keep getting out and it pulls me back in.

 

[vtech9]

I am thinking we got the steal of the draft at RB and it's not just homerism.
He trucks defenders and carries them for extra yards and has a great step.
I also like his patience and vision - he hits the holes with purpose. The NFL will be tougher competition but he will be too with pro style training and NFL athletes working with him.

And he is supposedly a willing blocker which can only help our offensive line and Davis Mills. Darn there comes that optimism again. I keep getting out and it pulls me back in.

I think you guys are starting to see what I saw in Pierce.

 

[badboy]

I think you guys are starting to see what I saw in Pierce.

A guy getting 9 touches per game usually does not draw much attention.

 

[TheRealJoker]

And he is supposedly a willing blocker which can only help our offensive line and Davis Mills. Darn there comes that optimism again. I keep getting out and it pulls me back in.

Pierce was a Senior Bowl practice standout | Inside the Gators

Pierce was a Senior Bowl practice standout discussion on the Inside the Gators We Chomp Chat forum.

insidethegators.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1489010321192886275

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1489335206008045580

 

[michaelm]

Do the rookies have numbers yet?

Looks like #27 is available if Pierce wants it

 

[badboy]

Pierce was a Senior Bowl practice standout | Inside the Gators

Pierce was a Senior Bowl practice standout discussion on the Inside the Gators We Chomp Chat forum.

insidethegators.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1489010321192886275

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1489335206008045580

Love his feet and from those two videos he get inside opponents hands and solidly pops him. More significant to me is he does not give up once he's had a successful block but continues to stay engaged controlling the avenue opposition is trying to take. I don't recall ever having a blocker like that. He might become Davis' new best friend.

 

[badboy]

37 Dommanick Davis (Williams) 5 '9" 215ish.

Remember the Time: Domanick Davis/Williams

Who is the Houston Texans leading rusher in team history? That right Domanick Davis as he was known in his Texans days, but now as Domanick Williams. Williams

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[leebigeztx]

James Robinson was undrafted and was almost 5ypc. That's why I never understood why Texans had the highest paid backfield with washed up DJ. You can get quality backs in any round. I like Pierce and his running style. One of their best draft picks. I see no reason why he shouldn't get carries early and often. No need to have them other dudes getting carries for no reason. The team kept talking about pass pro,but we witnessed DJ turning down blitzes getting the qb and the play blowned up.

 

[Carr Bombed]

James Robinson was undrafted and was almost 5ypc. That's why I never understood why Texans had the highest paid backfield with washed up DJ. You can get quality backs in any round. I like Pierce and his running style. One of their best draft picks. I see no reason why he shouldn't get carries early and often. No need to have them other dudes getting carries for no reason. The team kept talking about pass pro,but we witnessed DJ turning down blitzes getting the qb and the play blowned up.

David Johnson quit long before he ever even got here.. Which is why Arizona wanted to get rid of him and only magnifies how historically stupid that trade was.

 

[TheRealJoker]

James Robinson was undrafted and was almost 5ypc. That's why I never understood why Texans had the highest paid backfield with washed up DJ. You can get quality backs in any round. I like Pierce and his running style. One of their best draft picks. I see no reason why he shouldn't get carries early and often. No need to have them other dudes getting carries for no reason. The team kept talking about pass pro,but we witnessed DJ turning down blitzes getting the qb and the play blowned up.

We can already tell that Pierce is not that type of player.

 

[michaelm]

I feel like Pierce will be a fan favorite almost immediately when the season starts and casual fans get to see him in action.

 

[thunderkyss]

I feel like Pierce will be a fan favorite almost immediately when the season starts and casual fans get to see him in action.

I finally watched the video in the OP. I haven’t seen run blocking like that from a Houston team in a minute

 

[Texansphan]

I finally watched the video in the OP. I haven’t seen run blocking like that from a Houston team in a minute

Green should make the others around him better.
Even if our line is just 25% better, (and it should be), we will see the results in our passing and run game.
This is what the national pundits probably aren't putting into proper perspective.

 

[banned1976]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1520440135069937665

 

[michaelm]

I finally watched the video in the OP. I haven’t seen run blocking like that from a Houston team in a minute

My comment was more about how he plays the game.
I think fans are going to like the guy. I already do.
Just watching the videos of his pass protection drills upthread tells me what kind of effort to expect.
I'm excited to watch him play. Which is not the same as me saying he's going to be a huge success.
I just think he's a likeable personality who plays the game the way I think it should be played.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

He's a 4.7 guy. He doesn't have the speed or elusiveness or quicks to be the lightening. If he did, he wouldn't be a 4th round back, he'd be a 2nd rounder. I'm not saying he can't carve out a successful career, and possibly as a lead back, but you can't turn a Chevy 3/4 ton PU into a Ferrari.

Remember….all those 40 times in shorts and t-shirts go out the window when players arrive to the field in full gear. Some players carry that full gear better than others on the field of play. I’d sure like to see 40’s ran in full gear.

 

[rmartin65]

Remember….all those 40 times in shorts and t-shirts go out the window when players arrive to the field in full gear. Some players carry that full gear better than others on the field of play. I’d sure like to see 40’s ran in full gear.

I've long thought that players should run the "traditional" 40 and a 40 with pads.

 

[TheRealJoker]

Remember….all those 40 times in shorts and t-shirts go out the window when players arrive to the field in full gear. Some players carry that full gear better than others on the field of play. I’d sure like to see 40’s ran in full gear.

RBs typically don’t run a blazing 40. I guess if they could they would play WR and make more money. I wish they had a metric that accounts for decisiveness making decisions. Their vision and quick cutting ability as well as 10 yard burst are far greater predictors of success.

 

[Texansphan]

RBs typically don’t run a blazing 40. I guess if they could they would play WR and make more money. I wish they had a metric that accounts for decisiveness making decisions. Their vision and quick cutting ability as well as 10 yard burst are far greater predictors of success.

I would add their balance and ability to bust tackles. (Yac)

 

[TheRealJoker]

I would add their balance and ability to bust tackles. (Yac)

All more important than the 40. I would love our greatest complaint about Pierce becoming, “He gets tackled from behind too often when he busts 10-20+ yard gains!”

 

[steelbtexan]

Vision and burst are the most important qualities for a RB. As well as pass pro and the ability to catch the ball.

 

[DBCooper]

All more important than the 40. I would love our greatest complaint about Pierce becoming, “He gets tackled from behind too often when he busts 10-20+ yard gains!”

lol

I want it to be from LB’s getting knocked over!

 

[thunderkyss]

All more important than the 40. I would love our greatest complaint about Pierce becoming, “He gets tackled from behind too often when he busts 10-20+ yard gains!”

I’d like to complain he scores too quick, leaving the defense on the field too long.

 

[TheRealJoker]

I’d like to complain he scores too quick, leaving the defense on the field too long.

16 tds in around 100 touches last season… guy isn’t versatile enough. It seems all he does is score tds!

 

[Texansballer74]

This kid got some burst.

 

[michaelm]

I might need to curb my enthusiasm.
I'm very high in this kid. Can't wait to see him play.
High energy player. Absolute spark plug for the Texans offense.

 

[Carr Bombed]

This kid got some burst.

The SOB definitely finishes runs.. that's for damn sure!

 

[Carr Bombed]

I might need to curb my enthusiasm.
I'm very high in this kid. Can't wait to see him play.
High energy player. Absolute spark plug for the Texans offense.

Ditto.. definitely is going to be on my FF team this year. I'm in a Coastie league (No one from anywhere near here). I can probably get this kid with a late pick I remember drafting Arian Foster with my last pick.. and going undefeated (Globetrotter v Generals style) all the way to a trophy and 2,000 dollars!!

 

[OptimisticTexan]

This kid got some burst.

Go to the 4:03 point in video and the run he had against what looks like Penn St is ducking amazing. It essentially showcased every quality his NFL Combine write up had. Quick and go makes him look faster on the field than his straight line 40…..football speed much better than his Combine speed. Look forward to seeing him in the backfield this season.

 

[vtech9]

I'm holding my tongue, because this is the one guy I wanted more than any other RB.

 

[steelbtexan]

I'm holding my tongue, because this is the one guy I wanted more than any other RB.

Other than Walker I had him on par with Hall and I know they're very talented in different ways. I see Pierce as more of the type of RB Lovie/Pep want than Hall.

 

[SeriousShizzle]

Hype!!!! This one, i like

 

[michaelm]

Hype!!!! This one, i like

Same.
I'm maybe too optimistic about Pierce. It makes me nervous

 

[beerlover]

Spiller has had his own set of problems. His recent injuries have not been well reported............toe, ankle, hamstring and abdominal tear........the last 2 were responsible for his poor showing at the combine. Besides this, his fumbilitis is a definite concern.

Not well reported at all, knew nothing about them. Do any of those injuries linger/career threatening or just red flags that he maybe injury prone?

 

[michaelm]

He seems comparable to Marshawn Lynch, with the exception of a slightly slower 40 time.

Pierce had the better shuttle and 3 cone compared to Lynch.

 

[Mollywhopper]

In terms of determination and anger he runs with, particularly for a 'smallish' back, he reminds me immediately of Devonta Freeman.