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Pierce is hoping to become more productive in his second NFL season. "I'm looking for the same outcome, just a little better," Pierce said. "I feel like I did good for my first year. Next year, I'm going to try to do a lot better. The stats will speak for themselves at the end of the day." Pierce also said he has recovered from a series of injuries, including a bone bruise in his knee. He didn't have to undergo any offseason surgical procedures. "I'm feeling good, I feel great," Pierce said. "I put a little bit of weight on. Right now, I'm like 228 pounds."
Reported by the Baltimore Sun
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The third-round draft pick from Temple played with a bruising style in his first season in Baltimore, rushing for 532 yards and a touchdown on 109 carries (4.9 yards per carry). During the postseason, Pierce was even more effective, with 202 yards on 39 carries for a 5.2 average. ... According to Sun beat writer Aaron Wilson, Ray Rice has already plotted a plan for how he and Pierce can work in tandem again next season. "I'll do the slashing and dashing, and Bernard will run them over," Rice said. A smiling Pierce replied quickly: "I'm not slow, though." That's something Pierce proved with a 78-yard run against the Giants -- en route to a season-high 123-yard rushing day. Pierce also had a 43-yard run against the Colts in the playoffs when he gained 103 yards. There's no doubt he'll have a role going forward.
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