David Montgomery never wanted to leave Chicago, but the change in leadership at the top made his time with the Bears short. They didn’t want to pay him big money. So, the most dependable player the team had for years hit free agency. The Detroit Lions came calling with a strong offer, and he accepted. What followed was the best season of his career, cracking 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. Much of that success came from falling under the guidance of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who utilized Montgomery to his biggest strengths.
This season was no different. Despite missing three games, the running back still amassed 1,116 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. No doubt Montgomery knew Johnson was destined to leave for his own head coaching job after the Lions’ season ended. He probably wasn’t ready for the news that it would be his former team who’d pry him away from Detroit. Montgomery posted a rather fitting reaction on Instagram.
David Montgomery is a big believer in loyalty.
He felt the Bears didn’t show it to him when they didn’t make a serious offer on a new contract. That is why he always played so hard against them. For Johnson to turn around and join them must feel like a betrayal. Here is somebody David Montgomery grew to love and trust going over to the enemy. It can’t be a great feeling. Now he’s left floating in the unknown, facing the prospect of a new offensive coordinator who might not be as capable as Johnson was. The fact this comes just as the Lions are on the cusp of reaching their first Super Bowl must hurt even more. Don’t expect the Bears to apologize. They wanted somebody who could help elevate their young quarterback. Johnson is one of the most accomplished offensive minds in football. They didn’t do it to spite Montgomery, even if he might feel that way.
S S Told Ya, See, they really are simple-mined, inferior male Hyenas–the evidence is on this thread. And I’m being considerate here. Not on the field or in street though.
@Rocketrider is correct. Enjoy it while you can, Monty! Talk about disrespected? Look at Barkley and Henry! Metrics guys claimed they weren’t worth $12mil/yr! Without them, the Eagles and Ravens do NOT go to a Super Bowl! Those 2 deserve to be paid more, not less than a Guard!
As per Monty, his TDs are the product of the team getting him to the goal line not him carrying the team on his shoulders! Monty’s longest run was just 21 yards! Like Rocket said, he’ll be out the door when his contract’s done.
Screw Montgomery….he should be happy. He’s getting top starter $$ to be a back up. See how long that lasts. In another year Gibbs is going to want to get paid big $. He’s their best back but he only gets $5 mil a year. Someone will have to go…betting its Monty.
@Douch Bag: Your mamma should have douched better, then you would not be here, in-bred. And I say this affectionately to you, otherwise I might not be so nice to an inferior. Roar!
So Sallie had to call his boytoy skee to help him/her fight their battles. No surprise there.