Bernard Pierce is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Pierce in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Pierce's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A quality running back with a above-average career — a legitimate starter who contributed meaningfully across their career.
Worth 28 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 60% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +9.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
Career Value · VORP
28 career value over replacement — #2731 all-time of 4,649. 7/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #84 (Rd 3) · BAL · 2012 · +15.7 vs expected KV-H
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