BREATHE: Detroit Lions’ David Montgomery CALMS Fears, Endorses Gibbs split & Talks Winning MENTALITY

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions fans breathe a sigh of relief as David Montgomery signals his intent to remain with the team, dispelling rumors of a possible departure. Is the Lions’ star running back poised for a bounce back year alongside dynamic teammate Jahmyr Gibbs? Matt Dery hosts a fast-paced discussion on Montgomery’s recent media appearances, the impact of Drew Petzing’s arrival as offensive coordinator, and what it means for the Lions’ run game after a frustrating season. Andrew Siciliano joins to offer insider perspectives on the NFC’s playoff landscape, Jared Goff’s critics, and Detroit’s ongoing hunt for a Super Bowl breakthrough. Hot topics include the Lions’ offensive depth with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta, hurdles to regaining the NFC North crown, and future challenges from divisional rivals like the Vikings. Can Dan Campbell’s squad recapture postseason magic, or will roster questions linger into 2026?

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0:00.0	all right everybody we are breathing a sigh of relief it doesn't sound like david montgomery is going anywhere
0:10.5	you are locked on lions your daily detroit lions podcast part of the locked on podcast network
0:20.1	your team every day.
0:24.2	All right, what's good, everybody, Matt Derry with you.
0:26.1	It is a Wednesday edition of Lockdown Lions right here on the Lockdown Podcast Network,
0:30.0	the number one sports podcast network on Wednesday, February 4th into Thursday, February 5th.
0:36.9	Thanks for making us your first listen and being with us wherever you get your podcast.
0:40.8	Please subscribe and check us out on our Lockdown Lions YouTube channel,
0:44.4	The Great Andrew Siciliano, inside coverage on Yahoo Sports.
0:49.8	Their great podcast, the voice of the Cleveland Browns, used to be on NFL Network,
0:53.9	and of course, the original Red Zone host.
0:56.9	Andrew's going to join us momentarily on the program.
0:59.3	We'll get his thoughts on the Lions, the Super Bowl, and everything else.
1:02.6	We got to dive right into the big topic that is just hitting this afternoon.
1:06.8	And that is the following.
1:09.0	David Montgomery is making the rounds at the Super Bowl.
1:12.9	Radio Row and TV Row and whatever they call it.
1:16.5	And he was on the NFL network today talking up Jemir Gibbs.
1:20.6	He was on NBC Sports Network today with Chris Sims and Connor Rogers talking up Drew
1:25.9	Petzing.
1:26.9	And it looked like a David Montgomery
1:29.6	that was happy, content, good tone, and we'll be back in 2026. Why am I bringing this up?
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