Without a doubt, one of the most surprising moves the Detroit Lions made this offseason was signing running back David Montgomery instead of re-signing Jamaal Williams. Montgomery has huge shoes to fill after Williams had a record-breaking season while being the heart and soul of the team.
And while it would be unfair to expect Montgomery to assume the same leadership duties, there is certainly an expectation to be just as effective of a player, if not even more. Is that realistic, though?
Let’s take a closer look as our 2023 Detroit Lions roster preview series continues.