David Montgomery's Impressive Passing Ability Shines in Texans Scrimmage
The Houston Texans' starting running back, David Montgomery, has been making waves with his impressive passing ability, catching the eye of coach DeMeco Ryans.
Montgomery has a history of making plays as a receiver, averaging at least 32 catches per season and 270 receiving yards since entering the league in 2019. Last season with the Detroit Lions, he caught 24 passes for 190 yards.
The Texans got a glimpse of what the offense could look like with Montgomery's added passing ability on Tuesday during a fake scrimmage ahead of Thursday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. C.J. Stroud hit Montgomery on a wheel route pass for an 80-yard touchdown.
"He can spark an offense. He can lift us," coach DeMeco Ryans said after practice, praising Montgomery's route running skills.
The Texans expect both Montgomery and second-year running back Woody Marks to be weapons in the passing game. This development is particularly significant, given the team's expectations for the upcoming season.
The Texans will open the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13. With Montgomery's added dimension, the team is looking to make a statement in the competitive AFC South division.
Coach DeMeco Ryans has been impressed by Montgomery's work ethic and leadership qualities, which he believes will be crucial in sparking the offense. The Texans are eager to see how Montgomery's passing ability will translate to the regular season.
The Texans' offense has been working hard to develop a more well-rounded attack, and Montgomery's passing ability is a key part of that strategy. With the regular season just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the team's first game against the Buffalo Bills.
Source: Yahoo Sports