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Lions Hire Tashard Choice as New Running Backs Coach

2/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Lions have welcomed Tashard Choice as their new running backs coach, rekindling his connection with standout Jahmyr Gibbs from their time at Georgia Tech. A former NFL player, Choice brings experience from coaching at Texas and Georgia Tech. Meanwhile, Scottie Montgomery steps up to take over as wide receivers coach, succeeding Antwaan Randle El.

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Historical Context

Tashard Choice joins the Detroit Lions as running backs coach, reuniting with Jahmyr Gibbs from their Georgia Tech days. Choice, the 2006 ACC rushing champion, brings valuable coaching experience. This mirrors past NFL coaching transitions, like Mike Tomlin's rise with the Steelers, emphasizing the impact of strong player-coach relationships.

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Story summary

The Detroit Lions have welcomed Tashard Choice as their new running backs coach, rekindling his connection with standout Jahmyr Gibbs from their time at Georgia Tech. A former NFL player, Choice brings experience from coaching at Texas and Georgia Tech. Meanwhile, Scottie Montgomery steps up to take over as wide receivers coach, succeeding Antwaan Randle El.

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