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Texans Coaches Drop Honest Impressions of David Montgomery
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The Houston Texans are nearing the finish line of the preseason. Multiple Texans players are making a strong impression. Among them, is new Houston running back David Montgomery.
The Texans' trade for Montgomery drew mixed reviews from those outside the organization. Some questioned whether a player of his age should command the trade capital that the team sent to bring him to Houston. Others were concerned that his age or ability may prevent him from being the true difference maker that fully addresses the running back weakness.
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Houston offensive coordinator Nick Caley has dropped effusive praise on the Texans running back so far this offseason. That praise continued this week. Here's some of what ESPN NFL analyst D.J. Bien-Aime recorded on Caley's comments .
"He's all business. He's a really, really good player. He's grounded as a runner, but he's a very good pass-game player, and he's tough as nails in protection. Those guys have really fed off each other and just really pushed the needle and helped each other improve. I'm excited about them."
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans expanded on what Montgomery brings to the team. Here were a few specific ways in which Ryans noticed Montgomery makes the Texans better.
"What David has done a really good job of is route running. Him and linebacker (Henry To'oTo'o) have had a lot of battles thus far in camp. It was cool to see David make a big play for us.
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That's the type of player he is. That's why he's here for us. He can spark an offense. He can lift us with just making those plays, or it's just by him being a leader, being vocal and encouraging the other guys."
Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Texans coaches describe Montgomery as an all-about-ball technician at running back. There's no wasted movement in Montgomery's practice work.
Montgomery appears to have taken ownership of his role in resurrecting a struggling running game for the Texans. Now, he's moving forward as the leader of the running back room.
What the Texans say is only words until the lights come on for the first game. Houston's rushing attack was visibly substandard, so one player alone is not going to transform it overnight. Montgomery is the type of player, however, that could help ignite a spark for the team.
The Texans will hope to display a changed running game when they start the regular season in September.
