As the value of running backs increases around the NFL, it's worth remembering the Detroit Lions were ahead of the curve in the position in 2023.

where you have a true complementary backfield with Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs,” Nagy said in January. It’s easy to see why. The tandem, known city-wide as “Sonic and Knuckles,” accounted ...

The Detroit Lions were heavily scrutinized for selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Many questioned the wisdom behind spending a high draft pick ...

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Choice also gets to put his touches on the NFL’s most productive one-two punch, with David Montgomery and Gibbs, aka “Sonic and Knuckles ... “But me and Jahmyr -- that’s my dog.

The backfield approach Ben Johnson used in Detroit is missing a 'Knuckles,' but has a 'Sonic' already so here's where they find their starting power back.

Jahmyr Gibbs had the faster 40-yard dash at the 2023, and he has earned the nickname "sonic" as a member of the Detroit Lions. Gibbs' style of play is more focused on foot speed and thrilling ...

The Ben Johnson running back usage template involves the "Sonic and Knuckles" approach, from the Sega Genesis video game. The Lions had David Montgomery as Knuckles and Jahmyr Gibbs as Sonic.

The tandem of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery didn't leave ... He figures to provide quality depth behind the one-two punch that is Sonic and Knuckles, and continue his elite play on special ...