The Detroit Lions offense was good enough last year to have offensive coordinator Ben Johnson fielding head coaching calls from other teams. He chose to remain in Detroit but not everybody on his offense made had the same opportunity. Both running backs D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are with new teams and the run game that was as consistent as any in the league was ready for a new duo.
Free agency came and the Lions stole David Montgomery from the division rival Bears. In most people’s minds, the idea of Montgomery was enough for them in the mindset he was going to be the lead back for the team. Montgomery is a complete back who can be reliable in both the run and pass game so the problem was solved.
