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WR Alec Pierce, IND (1 Viewer)
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Jacob's Ladder
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It's nice Pierce has a QB that can finally get him the ball when he breaks open 40 yards downfield, but watch his rookie year highlights. Some of these routes/contested catches are eye-opening. His catch radius is ridiculous. If you haven't been paying attention, you might think all he can do is get deep like Shaheed. If you've slept on him, you're going to regret it if you don't already. Going back to his rookie year, I've always gotten AJ Green vibes from the guy. As his opportunities will undoubtedly grow, so will his stat lines.
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eighsse2
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You say that like 22 yards per target isn't sustainable!
eighsse2
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You make a good point, I have thought it's been very weird that Pierce is being used like a 100% deep threat, because I thought I remembered him being an intermediate possession guy snagging balls out of the air even when off-target ... basically the polar opposite of a deep shot guy.It's nice Pierce has a QB that can finally get him the ball when he breaks open 40 yards downfield, but watch his rookie year highlights. Some of these routes/contested catches are eye-opening. His catch radius is ridiculous. If you haven't been paying attention, you might think all he can do is get deep like Shaheed. If you've slept on him, you're going to regret it if you don't already. Going back to his rookie year, I've always gotten AJ Green vibes from the guy. As his opportunities will undoubtedly grow, so will his stat lines.
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Not sustainable, all agree. One of two things will happen. There will be an efficiency regression, or his opportunities will grow and he'll reach those numbers in other ways. There's more than one way to skin a cat, and Pierce seems to have plenty of tools in his bag.
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The difference is the QB he's playing with. A cooked Matt Ryan and a green Sam Ehlinger vs a rocket arm and inexperienced AR. Flacco is an upgrade from a pure passing standpoint, but Pierce still isn't being asked to do much right now other than get deep which he's able to do despite every team knowing that's what he wants to do. If Pittman does miss time, it's going to be really interesting to see how they use Pierce. He feels like a player that can do everything Pittman can on top of the ability to get over the top like few in the NFL can. The guy is a star in the making. Believe your eyes.You make a good point, I have thought it's been very weird that Pierce is being used like a 100% deep threat, because I thought I remembered him being an intermediate possession guy snagging balls out of the air even when off-target ... basically the polar opposite of a deep shot guy.It's nice Pierce has a QB that can finally get him the ball when he breaks open 40 yards downfield, but watch his rookie year highlights. Some of these routes/contested catches are eye-opening. His catch radius is ridiculous. If you haven't been paying attention, you might think all he can do is get deep like Shaheed. If you've slept on him, you're going to regret it if you don't already. Going back to his rookie year, I've always gotten AJ Green vibes from the guy. As his opportunities will undoubtedly grow, so will his stat lines.
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markrc99
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Reviewing the tape you posted above, Pierce displays an awareness that proves difference-making. Notably, always seems to know when to get his eyes back to the ball. Elite at maintaining his focus through contact & excellent ball skills. Nothing special after the catch. Flacco, it's only a couple throws but his decision-to-release appears very time intensive & they're hanging.
Derek Brown's week 6 primer a lot of emphasis is placed on TEN pass defense & have had 2 weeks to prepare for this game. But they've faced Caleb Williams making his NFL debut, Aaron Rodgers, Malik Willis & Tyler Huntley. Very much agree that what he's been asked to do isn't necessarily all he can do. With Pittman out & TEN getting an extended look at them, Pierce utilized at all three levels would seem to make sense.
Terpman22
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eighsse2
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When a projection could be taken as a joke or totally legitimate:
Terpman22
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that week 1, 70 air yard flat footed pass to pierce was sick. you have to watch it twice because it was so awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JglUnuuSYfc
i bet something like that happens 2 more times. best of luck guessing when.... personally i used up my start pierce and hope for best luck last week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JglUnuuSYfc
i bet something like that happens 2 more times. best of luck guessing when.... personally i used up my start pierce and hope for best luck last week.
King of the Jungle
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One of the more impressive throws of all time. Unfortunately it is his ability to make easy throws look hard that limits this offense with him behind the wheel.
