I'm Concerned About Dameon Pierce: Reaction To Texans vs Steelers

Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne gives his reaction to the Texans vs Steelers pre-season game. He's worried about Dameon Pierce's performance, but excited about the defensive line.

[BakStreet_Mreen]

Thank you for your honesty when discussing DP. He's not a zone fit, period. Vision doesn't happen overnight. Hopefully, we don't make the same mistake of trying to fit him in a round hole when he's clearly square. We need a viable one two punch.

[spizzz]

Ogumbawale has earned the spot. Powerful, knows to follow his blocks.

[Ian.langford]

1. Akers is easily RB2 if healthy.
2. Kenyon and Patterson haven't allowed a pressure yet. Patterson deserves a camp battle for starting center (Seth won't like that take).
3. Tooley looks like one of the best LBs so far. Needs more snaps but may deserve a roster spot.
4. Stover looks like TE2. Needs to clean up the run blocking but very consistent receiver.
5. D'Angelo Ross may be competing with Myles Bryant for a roster spot, and may be winning rn.
6. Where is Shaq Mason?

[DianaRussia]

Damien has a tough road ahead. Cam looks like RB2 to me.

[Kurtboss]

Man your analogies have me rolling 😂😂😂 good content bro

[dougdoessports]

Seth, could listen to your analysis all day. So thorough, and complete. Imagine Arian Foster in this offense. Man oh man

[Texfanjay]

Really enjoy the line breakdown u do using the all 22. Thanks!

[evanfrey]

Omg Seth, the graphic was perfection 👌

[x_Laki_x]

I am disappointed with Pierce loved him in his rookie year and was hopeful he'd be better in Bobby's system, only silver lining right now is Cam Aker showing promise and could be relied on if Mixon ain't as healthy as he can be.

[RipliWitani]

DP is done. I have Mixon, Akers, Ogunbowale and JJ making the team. DP is going to a power team for like a 6th round pick

[keener]

Thanks for the breakdown…I’m waiting to see some run plays called in a scheme that suits DP…so we can show trade value 😢

[TheKingReid]

Seth dropping knowledge...as freaking always

[Noneedy]

I was just speaking of Damian’s running today at work with some colleagues. He hasn’t proven himself yet as a solid back. Can’t find gaps runs straight up and never falls forward

[dancejam]

I share your concern, completely (from my never having played the game). My main concern is I don't see the vision (okay, not fair to use Arian on this). On the first play you demo, even though the hole is cluttered, I might have tried breaking it to the outside where there appeared (to my untrained eye) to be a little wiggle room. No? My fear is I just don't see the "instincts" when the initial cut isn't there. Second one; Agree, should have cut inside faster.Lastly, I think the video was of a salamander leg (which would be more appropriate) for Cam.

[joefried]

Defense always ahead of Offense this time of year

Pierce a LEGIT NFL STUD

Steelers defense known to dominate EARLY

[xnvaznx]

Only going to go as far as o-line. Can you elaborate further on the depth of who each running back and receiver are playing against? Who was playing against the starters and versus backups? Akers and Hutchinson have looked good, but have they had reps against starters?

[sadatx]

Like a feral cat from the Astrodome! lmfao!!

[JustinFlanery-mm]

You gotta to understand it wasn’t our starting line on o-line to ! So try to understand dp before you knock him ! He’s going to rise and yall gunna see ! Have faith my boys ! Swarm

[kain]

A lot of us are concerned about Dameon, I think he’s not comfortable in this scheme. I’m begging to think that he was just a fluke in this offense, it seems he can’t adjust to this new offense like the others are. But the offense is not that good either. Thanks for your videos, great content Seth.

[mgentles]

I noticed they kept sending Damien to the right when they're only 'strength' was on the left. Still, Damien isn't seeing the lane. I hate it too.