Following a disappointing postseason exit and the departure of talented coaches, many Detroit Lions fans are questioning the state of the franchise.
Why did the Lions fail in the playoffs? Can they fix whatever’s wrong and make it all the way next season? In a chat with Forbes reporter DJ Siddiqi last week, Lions running back David Montgomery offered some thoughts.
“I think ultimately – I don’t think we underestimated our opponent — but I think we weren’t playing our brand of football, and it showed,” he told Siddiqi. “I think if we found a better way to execute, we’ll get over that hump.