Brad Holmes has been an open book early in his tenure, and has done a good job to position the Lions well for a turnaround. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? 2 position is.. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. Holmes, who joins Quinn, Martin Mayhew and Matt Millen as first-time GMs the Lions have hired in the past two decades, is expected to team with owner Sheila Ford Hamp, president Rod Wood and adviser Chris Spielman to pick the next Lions coach, someone league observers believe will have experience to complementHolmes' youth. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? Would love your thoughts, please comment. During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. Marc Skol Jr. was taking in the Holmes presser, and recounted how Detroits general manager feels as if the team has a solid foundation and wants to continue the same process forward this offseason. Hamp fired general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia in November soon after Hamp was photographed covering her face with her hands during a loss to Houston. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. In terms of where Williams is heading, Holmes admits that the rookie is a hard worker that simply wants to be on the field playing the game and playing it hard. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. Brad Holmes believes Lions head coach Dan Campbell is elite at pulling team out of dark places |Brad Galli has more, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family., Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. His father, Mel, played guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 1970s and uncle Luther Bradley was drafted as a defensive back by Detroit in 1978. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. Do not expect them to change their core value seams. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. Holmes on WR Jameson Williams: I dont think (what you saw) is anyone close to where this kid is going to go. Holmes said the first hurdle was getting him cleared, and then it was tough when competing with the receivers who had already developed chemistry with Goff. Detroit gave up 519 points and 6,716 yards last season, breaking records set by its winless team in 2008 and ranked among the worst in NFL history in both categories. All rights reserved. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. One of the more candid tidbits from last weeks press conference featuring Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes and assistant GM Ray Agnew came with the very last question. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated: Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Just want to thank everybody. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. 2 position is. He cited safety as well, I was talking with Ray (Agnew) about when we were with the Rams, drafted (safety) Jordan Fuller in the sixth round, but had a pretty good idea that hes a high-floor player thats going to end up being a starter, so but theres certain positions that you can kind of look at and assess that you may be able to find gold in the later rounds, and inside linebackers, its a good volume of them throughout the draft.. 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The Lions have announced interviews with six head coaching candidates: Darrell Bevell, who finished the 2020 season as interim head coach; ex-Bengals coach Marvin Lewis; Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell, who served a brief stint as Miami Dolphins interim head coach; and coordinators Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers, Eric Bieniemy of the Kansas City Chiefs and Arthur Smith of the Tennessee Titans. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. Fontenot is not permitted to meet with teams in-person yet, per NFL rules, because the Saints remain in the postseason and Fontenot works out of the team's Louisiana headquarters. Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard, Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree, Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He had an electric debut against Minnesota in which he scored on a 41 yard pass on first down in the first quarter that showed his p. Heres a look at the play, which was a beautiful route and the type of score that Williams turned in plenty of times in his college career: FIRST NFL CATCH IS A TOUCHDOWN FOR @bigsgjamo!#MINvsDET | FOX pic.twitter.com/2vd9oiRmYe, Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 11, 2022. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Its all hands on deck. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. Allen Park, MICH. (Detroit Lions) - The Detroit Lions announced today that they have agreed to terms with Brad Holmes to become the teams new Executive Vice During his tenure leading the teams college scouting department, Holmes helped the Rams capture two NFC West titles en route to three playoff berths and an appearance in Super Bowl LIII. "When I look across the league, I see that theres less than 10 people of color that are at the director of college scouting role," he said. "I take a lot of pride in that in terms of when I cut out that picture of Ozzie Newsome hoisting up that trophy, I thought of when I was able to get this role, I said, Well, I hope that I can be that same symbolism of hope for younger kids, Black and Brown kids, that can look up to people like myself,'" Holmes said. ALLEN PARK -- Brad Holmes will address reporters after his second season as Detroit Lions general manager, and this post will track whats said as it goes down. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Brad Holmes (born July 29, 1979) is an American football executive who is the general manager and executive vice president for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. But Ill tell you what, we said at the start of our free agency meetings last year were a little more pointed but I think every position is on the table. Brad Holmes has accepted the GM job in Detroit. Getty All rights reserved. Please check your email for a confirmation. He can be trusted. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Allen Park, MICH. (Detroit Lions) - The Detroit Lions announced today that they have agreed to terms with Brad Holmes to become the teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. The Lions reached agreement on a five-year contract with Holmes after interviewing him for a second time Wednesday,a source told the Free Press on Thursday. "When I got into scouting, I never really looked ahead," Holmes said. Fossil fuel companies donated $700m to US universities over 10 years, Funding at 27 universities can shift not just research agendas, but also policy in the direction the industry prefers, report says, EU, Russia Take Strong Positions as Ukraine Takes Center Stage at G20, The year-long Russian war in Ukraine took center stage on the eve of a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday with the EU foreign policy chief saying its success would be measured by what it could do to help end the conflict. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. After that, the organization did not value the off-ball LB above taking Samson Ebukam (who is as much an EDGE as an off-ball guy) in the fourth round in 2017. This is a question I also plan for head coach Dan Campbell when he speaks, but Im curious as to the front office look at the great finish as well. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. I thought of when I was able to get this role, I said, Well, I hope that I can be that same symbolism of hope for younger kids, Black and brown kids, that can look up to people like myself, Holmes said. Brad Holmes has been an open book early in his tenure, and has done a good job to position the Lions well for a turnaround. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. Holmes played an integral role in drafting several key players on the Rams current roster, including DT Aaron Donald, QB Jared Goff, WR Cooper Kupp and S John Johnson. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. Thats the first thing about it, hes going to put in the work, hes going to make the effort and hes a team guy all the way. The team also expressed interest in at least one college coach, Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald, during the search process, but never interviewed Fitzgerald, who is not a candidate for the job. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Holmes, 41,has never run a building before, but Bill Hayes, Holmes' former college coach at North Carolina A&T, said that should not be a problem for a former team captain who has natural leadership ability. As college scouting director, Holmeswas part of the decision-making team that took Aaron Donald with the 13th pick of the 2014 NFL draft, after the Lions passed on the three-time Defensive Playerof the Year in favor of tight end Eric Ebron. Not with Holmes in charge. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. As an organization, the Lions reached a low point with their diversity when former GM Matt Millen failed to follow the Rooney Rule whenhiringSteve Mariucci in 2003, netting a $200,000 fine in the process. You can always look at past success at certain positions that you may be able to hit on in the later rounds, Holmes said, speaking in response to a question about Rodriguez specifically. After a process Hes going to be a team guy. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. All rights reserved. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. His Lions held tight until trading up to get Derrick Barnes from Purdue in the fourth round in 2021 and waited until the sixth round in 2022 to snag Oklahoma States Malcolm Rodriguez. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. Powered by. I have full trust.. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. Owner Shiela Ford Meijers enhanced mPerks rewards program launches in Mid-Michigan, Keep Eagle agricultural - Eagle Township manufacturing plan sparks controversy, Former Michigan priest sentenced to prison, lifetime sex offender registration. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. While holding a prominent leadership role in the player personnel department from 2013-20, Holmes helped the Rams achieve a 64-58 record (.524), while having a total of 25 players named to the Pro Bowl during that span. Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. All rights reserved. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. Jared Goff is probably the Detroit Lions quarterback in 2023, Lions Penei Sewell feels something special building: Next year is on, bro, Report: Colts request interviews with Lions Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions sign 10 players to futures deals, Watch Dan Campbell tell Lions in passionate speech: This is just the beginning, Buy Lions gear: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Amazon, Lids, Buy Lions tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Lions Games Live: fuboTV, Hulu + Live, Sling. General manager Martin Mayhew and Jim Caldwell formed just the second Black GM-coach pairing in NFL history, and the William Clay Ford Minority CoachingAssistantship, established under former coach Matt Patricia, provides young, minority coaches an opportunity to get started in the profession. "I mean, people were coming up to me that were part of the combine for National (Scouting Service) saying, 'Hey, this guy can write some reports.' Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971-73, and is also the nephew of former Lions defensive back Luther Bradley (1978 first-round pick). On another offseason with assets and draft capital: Said he felt the juice on the flight home, Man, its time to get players now. Not in a position to get kneejerk or anything like that, but its good to have the capital, and you can have all the picks you want, but youve got to pick them right., Holmes calls Dan Campbell special and elite, adds that his elite ability is pulling the team out of a dark place. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked You know, all the way up until obviously being in the director of college scouting role (with the Rams), I was truly just trying to be the best college director in the entire league.". But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. Getting that rectified, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes is at right... 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