Montgomery was overqualified as the RB2 in Detroit and understandably yearned for the feature-back role he was accustomed to before the arrival of Jahmyr Gibbs. Though not particularly close to Gibbs' talent level, Montgomery is at least an average starting running back, and one who's able to stay on the field for all downs and situations. New teammate Woody Marks is a candidate for passing-down work, but that's mostly just because Montgomery needs to come off the field at some point -- he's proven himself repeatedly as both a blocker and pass catcher. In terms of running ability, there's no comparison at all. Neither is likely to run away from defensive backs, but at least the 230-pound Montgomery can run people over and punish the defense with power running at volume. If QB C.J. Stroud were to recapture even some of the form he showed during his rookie year, Montgomery would be set up well for both heavy volume and frequent scoring opportunities. If both Stroud and the Houston offensive line were to improve, Montgomery would step into a legitimately enviable situation.