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Lions Hire Tashard Choice as New Running Backs Coach

2/14/2025

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Lions Hire Choice

The Detroit Lions have brought Tashard Choice on board as their new running backs coach, rekindling his connection with Jahmyr Gibbs from their time at Georgia Tech. Known for his talent development, Choice steps in as Scottie Montgomery shifts to wide receivers coach, taking over from Antwaan Randle El. Exciting changes are on the horizon for the Lions!

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Drayton Joins Lions

Penn State football is eyeing Stan Drayton, the former Temple head coach, as the top contender to succeed Ja'Juan Seider as running backs coach. With 25 years of experience coaching running backs and a track record of nurturing NFL stars like Ezekiel Elliott and Bijan Robinson, Drayton could be the key to sustaining the team's momentum.

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Historical Context

Tashard Choice joins the Detroit Lions as running backs coach, reigniting his bond with Jahmyr Gibbs from Georgia Tech. Historically, the NFL has seen many coaching transitions, influencing team dynamics. This mirrors past shifts, like when the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Chuck Noll, transforming their fortunes in the 1970s.

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Lions Hire Choice

The Detroit Lions have brought Tashard Choice on board as their new running backs coach, rekindling his connection with Jahmyr Gibbs from their time at Georgia Tech. Known for his talent development, Choice steps in as Scottie Montgomery shifts to wide receivers coach, taking over from Antwaan Randle El. Exciting changes are on the horizon for the Lions!

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