Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs issued a damning statement about Jared Goff’s deal….
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs shown explosiveness and elusiveness in the open field as a rookie, making it clear why general manager Brad Holmes selected him in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Gibbs finished his first season rushing for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry while splitting time with veteran David Montgomery.
In addition to approaching 1,000 running yards as a rookie, Gibbs demonstrated that he can be a focal point in a Lions offense that has earned a reputation for big plays.
According to Pro Football Focus, Gibbs had an astounding 27 explosive runs of 10 yards or more, averaging 3.12 yards after contact per attempt.
This fall, expect Gibbs to play an even bigger role in the Lions’ offense.
“I definitely would expect him to see more of a load, but David Montgomery will still be here too,” Holmes stated. “Dan and I enjoy the 1-2 punch of him and David. But, speaking especially of him being a rookie last year, even when he had some pops in that Kansas City game in that opener, I was watching and thinking, ‘He’s still getting the feel of the game.’ He played really quickly, and he
“But once he got that sweet spot, you kind of saw it in the Ravens game, which unfortunately we didn’t show up very well for, but that’s when you started seeing some glimpses of, ‘I think it’s coming, I think it’s coming.'” Then, of course, there was the Raiders game, where I believe everyone witnessed the breakout…. I believe he has a lot more to offer in the passing game, so you should see an increase in that as well.”
