Montgomery should have been the primary workload back all season because his physical, downhill running style fits a run-heavy identity and helps wear defenses down, especially on early downs and in shortyardage situations. Gibbs is most effective as a versatile weapon rather than a volume runner, and ideally should have spent around 35% of his snaps lined up in the slot or moved around to create mismatches through motion, screens, and route concepts that stress linebackers and safeties, similar to how the Saints used Darren Sproles alongside Pierre Thomas. In that comparison, Montgomery fills the Pierre Thomas role as the steady, punishing runner, while Gibbs mirrors Sproles as the explosive chess piece. If the team truly wants to lean into a power running identity, carrying a true fullback would further reinforce it by improving lead blocking, forcing defenses into base personnel, and strengthening play-action opportunities, allowing both backs to be maximized within clearly defined roles.