 
                                                                                                    10/02/2025
                                            David Montgomery Subtly Pitches Drastic Idea to Lions Coach While Jared Goff Addresses Struggling Receiver
David Montgomery recently surprised fans by revisiting his fascinating past as a high school quarterback during his chat with Kay Adams on her show, Up & Adams, where he revealed that even though most people now know him as the powerhouse running back of the Detroit Lions, he once lit up the field with his arm as much as his legs. Kay Adams was quick to highlight his incredible Cincinnati high school numbers of 726 passing yards alongside an astonishing 2,700 rushing yards for the Mt. Healthy Fighting Owls, a true showcase of his dual-threat talent that set the stage for his future versatility in the NFL. That versatility came alive once again in 2024 when Montgomery pulled off a brilliant trick play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, taking a pitch from Jared Goff and tossing a touchdown to Sam LaPorta, cementing himself as only the third Lions running back since 1960 to throw for a touchdown. His current quarterback Jared Goff has often praised the duo of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, believing their addition brought a new dynamic to the offense, which was once again on display in a commanding 30-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. While the win kept the Lions’ record at an impressive 3-1 with their third game scoring more than 30 points, it also highlighted the ongoing narrative of Jameson Williams’ limited involvement, as he saw eight targets but only managed two catches for 40 yards despite showing earlier in the season that he could turn scarce opportunities into big plays with 214 yards and a touchdown from just 10 receptions. Goff, however, stood firmly by his young receiver, calling him “Steady Eddie,” a calm and composed player who never loses focus, and expressed full confidence that Williams would continue to be a vital part of the Lions’ attack as the season progresses, emphasizing that the team will keep believing in his potential heading into week 5.                                                            
 
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                         
   
   
   
   
     
   
   
  