RB Dameon Pierce fits DeMeco Ryans' "style of ball"

Drew Dougherty

Dameon Pierce is DeMeco Ryans' type of running back.

A rookie in 2022, Pierce's punishing style of rushing would endear him to just about any head coach. In only 13 games last fall, Pierce gained 939 yards and scored a quartet of touchdowns. His 20-yard rumble in the fourth quarter at Jacksonville was perhaps the highlight of the season for Houston. Pierce was awarde