Pierce has demonstrated progress during the initial stages of training camp, according to John Harris of the Texans’ official website.Pierce has demonstrated progress during the initial stages of training camp, according to John Harris of the Texans’ official website. Pierce faced challenges in adapting to a novel offensive strategy last season, ultimately losing his starting role to Devin Singletary. The implementation of the outside zone scheme demanded that running backs analyze the defense to establish their direction, a departure from the power-gap scheme that granted running backs the freedom to predetermine their path. However, during the first two days of camp, Pierce has exhibited greater patience and decision-making capabilities upon receiving the ball. With Singletary no longer on the roster, the Texans have acquired Joe Mixon, who is slated to assume the primary running back responsibilities in 2024. Nonetheless, Pierce has the potential to form a formidable 1-2 combination in the backfield alongside Mixon.
Pierce showed improvement during the first few days of training camp, reports John Harris of the Texans’ official site.
Pierce struggled to perform in a new offensive scheme last season and ultimately lost his starting job to Devin Singletary. The new outside zone scheme required running backs to read the defense to determine where they were going, which was different than the power-gap scheme, where running backs can decide where they want to go in advance. Through the first two days of camp, Pierce has shown more patience and decision-making after getting the ball. With Singletary gone, the Texans have added Joe Mixon, who is expected to be the lead back in 2024, but Pierce could make this a 1-2 punch in the backfield.
