David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs: Detroit Lions two-headed monster set the tone ahead of 2025 NFL season, why Jared Goff is right QB, Dam Campbell's culture, new offense, owing the city a championship and how adversity fuels them.

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Aug 19, 2025

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Jahmyr Gibbs

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David Montgomery

David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, the dynamic running back duo of the Detroit Lions, share their aspirations and challenges as they gear up for the 2025 NFL season. They discuss their strong bond and how overcoming past heartbreaks fuels their drive for success. Montgomery reveals how he supported Gibbs through tough times, while they highlight their chemistry on the field. With a new offensive strategy, they're ready to diversify their play, emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and a shared goal of bringing a championship to Detroit.

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INSIGHT

This Season Feels Like The Last Window

David Montgomery says the team is "sick and tired" of coming close and believes this season must deliver a championship for the city.
He frames Detroit's blue-collar identity as a driving expectation that fuels their urgency to win.

ADVICE

Prioritize Health And Discipline

Jahmyr Gibbs emphasizes health and discipline as the core to turning playoff losses into a championship run.
He says staying fully healthy and disciplined will allow coaches and players to execute their plan.

INSIGHT

New Coordinator, Same Grit

Montgomery notes new play-caller Johnny Moe brings different wrinkles but retains high expectations.
He expects the offense to adapt while maintaining the team's physical identity.

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“Sick and tired of being sick and tired…we want the big thing.” David Montgomery Detroit Lions Running Back

Our Pivot training camp tour continues as the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching and we make a stop in the Motor City to catch the Lions practicing with Miami Dolphins as Detroit has been a NFC favorite last 2 years and looks at this season as the one to take care of unfinished business.

Sitting with star running back duo, Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery, the two-headed monster is setting the tone for the offense to play fast, gritty and compete.

In a rare joint appearance, the dynamic tandem opens up to Ryan, Channing and Fred about the pressure, the chemistry, and the unfinished business driving them into the new season. Reflecting on the heartbreak of the last two seasons, including Detroit’s near-miss in the NFC Championship and the emotional toll of falling just short of a Super Bowl as Jahmyr opens up on how David was the one who helped get him through the pain of a costly fumble and kept him up in a dark time. Since Jahmyr's rookie year, his explosive playmaking and Montgomery’s physicality complement each other and the duo's embraced a “1A/1B” mindset over ego.

Under the leadership of a new offensive coordinator, their game plan may change but the duo said the team is ready to attack opposing defenses with more motion, more versatility, and finding ways to keep both backs involved. Their close relationship with quarterback Jared Goff and how he fits right in with them as the leader of the huddle, and maybe not earning the league-wide respect, but these two tell you exactly why Jared is the right leader for this team. Matching the fire and passion of head Coach Dan Campbell, the locker room has matured into a team that’s not just hopeful — but hungry as the cultural shift has transformed Detroit from a punch line to a powerhouse.

From laughs to leadership, this episode gives fans a rare, unfiltered look at two stars who aren’t just sharing carries — they’re sharing the weight of a city’s dreams. A few weeks away from kicking off the season, the Lions are roaring to get back to the top of NFC and this year, finish it off bringing home a Lombardi Trophy.

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