I have never been a huge Pearce fan, he has been ridiculously overhyped and never even come close to delivering. I never thought he had no value. I just think he never had the potential to be one of the top halfbacks in the game. There are elements that can be developed but the most important ones either come naturally or are developed long before a player makes first grade. Things lile instinct, creativity, and flipping games on their head. What Pearce has is mental toughness and the importance of that cannot be overstated.