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The other Jets running back grabbing Adam Gase’s attention

Running back Ty Montgomery continues to be one of the most impressive players in Jets training camp.

The former Packer and Raven has shown his versatility and looks like he could be a significant piece of Adam Gase’s offense. Montgomery can run the ball and, as a former receiver, is a natural pass catcher out of the backfield.

Gase said the Jets were surprised they could even get him when they signed him in April.

“It was a surprising deal when he came in here,” Gase said. “I was surprised he wasn’t signed yet. The fact that we had a shot at him coming here and when we got him signed, the wheels started turning on offense as far as, ‘All right, what are we going to do?