The Packers’ all-time leading rusher watched intently as the second-year playmaker evolved from a reserve receiver in August to Green Bay’s starting running back by December.
Learning the position on the fly, Montgomery absorbed an offseason of information in a matter of weeks to guide the Packers’ backfield after the loss of veterans Eddie Lacy and James Starks to injury.
Impressed with his new back’s production, Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy said after the season ended Montgomery will remain at running back moving forward.
Green, who’s one of six current and former Packers participating on this year’s Tailgate Tour, is convinced the organization made the right call for all parties involved.