🚨 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS’ BACKFIELD CHAOS: Dameon Pierce’s Strange Treatment Raises More Questions Than Answers 👇

The Kansas City Chiefs have long been criticized for their inconsistent handling of the offensive backfield, and in a season where their playoff hopes have already evaporated, the confusion around their running back usage is more baffling than ever. The team’s inept decisions and maddening player rotations are on full display, with Dameon Pierce now the latest victim in a string of head-scratching roster moves.

Dameon Pierce: The Latest Example of Chiefs’ Running Back Mismanagement

The Chiefs’ decision to sign Dameon Pierce, a former Houston Texans running back, in late November seemed like a step toward revitalizing their underwhelming backfield. Pierce, a talented player in his own right, was brought in after the Chiefs’ much-needed victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. Yet, even after more than a month with the team, Pierce has yet to play in a single game, further deepening the confusion surrounding the Chiefs’ running back rotation.

Head Coach Andy Reid’s Vague and Frustrating Remarks

When Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was asked about Pierce’s potential involvement in Week 18 against the Las Vegas Raiders, his response was far from reassuring. The Chiefs, already out of playoff contention and heading into a top-10 draft pick scenario, had no reason not to give Pierce a shot at playing. Yet Reid’s words were a word salad that only raised more questions about the team’s thinking.

“We’ll see how it goes,” Reid said. “He’ll be in there. He’ll practice, and he’s been doing that gradually, working him in, making sure he’s comfortable with what we’re doing. I mean, there’s a chance that he’d have a chance to get up there. But I gotta see that as we go here, see how he does with the rest of the practices here.”

A Month of Frustration and Confusion

For someone who has been with the team for over a month, Pierce’s lack of game action is staggering. Pierce signed with the Chiefs in late November, and while it made sense to hold him out in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys due to a short week, the decision to keep him on the sideline for the Week 14 game against the Texans, his former team, raised eyebrows.

Since then, the situation has only gotten worse. Despite playing a position where the Chiefs’ performance has been consistently underwhelming, Pierce has yet to see a snap. The Chiefs have struggled with their backfield all season long. Isiah Pacheco, the supposed lead back, has been widely regarded as the worst starting running back in the NFL, while Kareem Hunt has been effective only as a short-yardage weapon. Meanwhile, Brashard Smith, a promising rookie, continues to struggle to earn playing time.

Despite these clear shortcomings, the Chiefs have stubbornly refused to give Pierce the opportunity to contribute, even when there is nothing left to play for this season.

Elijah Mitchell: A Tale of Another Forgotten Running Back

And if you think Pierce’s situation is a unique problem, think again. Elijah Mitchell, who was signed to a one-year deal and had playing time incentives attached to it, was also treated like a healthy scratch for most of the season. Despite his potential value as a depth piece, Mitchell sat on the sidelines for nearly every game, with the Chiefs choosing to play him only sparingly, if at all.

Only when the season was nearing its end did the Chiefs finally cut Mitchell loose, allowing him to sign with the New England Patriots. Yet, despite this roster move, the Chiefs did little to change their snap distribution at the running back position.

The Chiefs’ Ongoing Struggles at Running Back: A Teamwide Concern

It’s becoming clear that the running back position has been a long-standing issue for the Kansas City Chiefs—and not just a matter of player performance. The mismanagement of Dameon Pierce, combined with the disastrous handling of other running backs, points to a larger organizational concern. Whether it’s an unwillingness to invest in the right talent, or simply a failure to properly utilize the talent they have, the Chiefs’ backfield remains a mess.

The history of poor decisions at this position has only amplified the frustration from fans and analysts alike. When the Chiefs needed to make a change, they chose to bring in Pierce—a player with clear talent—yet failed to give him the chance to prove himself. In a season already lost, why not give Pierce the opportunity to contribute and build for the future?

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for the Chiefs’ Running Back Situation?

With the season winding down and the Chiefs’ postseason hopes dashed, the decision to keep Pierce sidelined is becoming even harder to understand. As the Chiefs look to the future, they need to address their running back issues head-on. The team’s unwillingness to give players like Pierce the opportunity to prove themselves could have long-term repercussions.

In the end, this continued mismanagement at the running back position is just one more example of the Kansas City Chiefs’ flawed approach to an area that has long needed improvement. Will the team finally make the necessary changes this offseason, or will they continue to ignore the glaring weakness in their roster?