I would think this would be a great place to extend his career as he gets older. Less miles on his legs and ready to step in full time if/when Gibbs is injured. If Houston runs him into the ground he may not last a full season and end up with fewer yards then he could have got here with less injury risk.
I have been a huge fan of Montgomery since he started with Chicago and was super excited when the Lions signed him as a FA. However, given the Lions young talented roster and the need to offer extensions to some of that talent, a backup RB of his caliber was a luxury they could not afford.
Scruggs has done absolutely nothing in the league to be anything more than a camp body competing for roster spot. He’s not even a lock as a solid backup.
I have zero expectations for Vaki but I’m curious if he actually plays a role on offense this season. Trading up for a special teams ace seems like an absurd move in isolation.
Justin quoted Zierlein's writeup from his draft year in the article. Judging from that and tidbits I've recently read on the web we will be better off with Colon as a backup. Who knows though Maybe Hank can do something with him.
Rumor has it he's looking to trade up from that 4th spot plus a 3rd rounder next season to draft a kid from Singapore who he heard can run real fast. Just let Brad cook!!! ....by the way, what's that burning smell?
uhhhh….”He missed the first 10 games of the 2023 season with a hamstring injury….2024 started most of the season but ranked 32nd out of 33 qualifying players for pass block win rate as a center…..2025, Scruggs had only one start and mostly appeared on special teams, and was a healthy scratch for one of the Texans' playoff games.” Resurrection of Ragnow he ain’t.
The return was higher than I expected. Especially when you factor in some cap savings. Hopefully Holmes will not trade the picks away to move up for a physical specimen who isn't good at football. I've seen enough of those for a while.
I would think this would be a great place to extend his career as he gets older. Less miles on his legs and ready to step in full time if/when Gibbs is injured. If Houston runs him into the ground he may not last a full season and end up with fewer yards then he could have got here with less injury risk.
Do we know if it’s pick #106 or #128 in the 4th?
I have been a huge fan of Montgomery since he started with Chicago and was super excited when the Lions signed him as a FA. However, given the Lions young talented roster and the need to offer extensions to some of that talent, a backup RB of his caliber was a luxury they could not afford.
Allgeier seems like an obvious pick, as long as he doesn’t cost too much. Perfect fit.
I didn’t want to believe that Dmo would not be here for the ‘26 season.
You called it Justin. Props. 🤙
Scruggs has done absolutely nothing in the league to be anything more than a camp body competing for roster spot. He’s not even a lock as a solid backup.
Brad fleeced Houston… plain and simple.
I have zero expectations for Vaki but I’m curious if he actually plays a role on offense this season. Trading up for a special teams ace seems like an absurd move in isolation.
Is Scruggs a back up center for us?There will be centers available in the third round. Now we can package our 2 4th rounders.
Justin quoted Zierlein's writeup from his draft year in the article. Judging from that and tidbits I've recently read on the web we will be better off with Colon as a backup. Who knows though Maybe Hank can do something with him.
Colon is one of the worst linemen I’ve ever seen. I don’t buy that lol.
Rumor has it he's looking to trade up from that 4th spot plus a 3rd rounder next season to draft a kid from Singapore who he heard can run real fast. Just let Brad cook!!! ....by the way, what's that burning smell?
Wow, what was that comment by D-Mo on Twitter about then?
Knew it was coming. Hate to see it. Montgomery was a solid player.
Now...let's figure out how Maxx Crosby can fit.
Gibby goes down and then what? They got rid of Reynolds who was a decent backup. Won't matter unless the O-line gets back some of its mojo.
uhhhh….”He missed the first 10 games of the 2023 season with a hamstring injury….2024 started most of the season but ranked 32nd out of 33 qualifying players for pass block win rate as a center…..2025, Scruggs had only one start and mostly appeared on special teams, and was a healthy scratch for one of the Texans' playoff games.” Resurrection of Ragnow he ain’t.
I wouldn't get too high on Scruggs. He was not very good. BUT this was overall good compensation on this trade. I'm ok with it.
The return was higher than I expected. Especially when you factor in some cap savings. Hopefully Holmes will not trade the picks away to move up for a physical specimen who isn't good at football. I've seen enough of those for a while.