It may take some time to sink in for several different reasons, but make no mistake about it—when the Detroit Lions agreed to terms with free agent running back David Montgomery, their running game was instantly upgraded.
Look, we all love Jamaal Williams. Beyond scoring 17 touchdowns in 2022 and everything else he contributed on the field, Williams is a genuinely awesome human. His affinity for anime and hip-gyrating touchdown dances will surely endear him to whichever city is lucky enough to have him next. But even with a charismatic leader like Williams, there is typically a monetary limit to everything, and Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes made a tough decision.