Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. Getty This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. 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. I mean, he was good. 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. Just how much credit does the organization give Glenn for transforming the defense from a league-worst disaster over the first half of the season into a upper-echelon unit for the second half? Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. Defense might be a bigger priority than some of the other spots, but if there is a place of need on the Lions, its fair to remember it could be upgraded in the days ahead. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Taking to We dont know the exact details of the contract, but its believed to keep Glenn in Detroit for at least two more seasons at a higher pay rate. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. Goffs backup is currently Nate Sudfeld, and that might not be good enough for the future. All rights reserved (About Us). Brad Holmes has accepted the GM job in Detroit. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. "Theres less than 10 in the league that are at the if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 2023 www.freep.com. Detroit was 5-11 last season its 13th season with double digits in losses this century and has had only one playoff victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. And for those remember Holmes high-fives and bearhugs captured during the past two drafts, the general manager said he had similar reactions to Hutchinsons three-sack game, James Houstons first sack and Jameson Williams first catch going for six. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. 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. Guys like Bryce Hager, Micah Kiser, Josh Forrest, all later Day 3 draft picks, are the manifestation of how the Holmes-era Rams valued the off-ball backer. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? Certainly last but not least, our fans. Holmes says the fans brought the energy week in and week out, building an enviable atmosphere at Ford Field. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, 2023 NFL Free Agency: Biggest names on the free agent market, Teammates death leaves Georgia player emotional at combine, Rodgers says decision on future will come soon enough, Grand jury indicts DC employee charged with killing 13-year-old boy. Unlike the Lions previous search in 2016 when they hired Quinn after interviewing just three candidates, they talked to many more men to fill the pivotal position. "I know hes going to put in the work. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. 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. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I have full trust.. 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Holmes is the son of Marvin Holmes, who also played football at A&T and was a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1971-73), and nephew of former Lions defensive back Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. 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. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. 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.". He caught a deep pass on third-and-one and nearly took it for an electrifying touchdown to break open a 9-3 game early in the second quarter. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes talks with Barry Sanders before the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. There is a risk/reward balance with selecting players with preexisting injuries, and I wonder if Holmes calculus has changed based on his experiences with drafting them in Detroit. But hes not surprised that they had success. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. A fresh spate of suspected poisoning attacks on schoolgirls in Iran was reported Wednesday as officials sought to play down the incidents that have sparked outrage and led to dozens of hospitalizations since November. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. [8], In 2013, Holmes was named the Rams Director of College Scouting. 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. 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. Its all hands on deck. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. [6][7] In 1999, he was voted team captain and helped A&T win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black college football national championship. Last year he used two of the first three picks on players (WR Jameson Williams, DL Josh Paschal) who were injured, as well as fifth-round TE James Mitchell. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. The Lions also had serious back-channel communications about hiring Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, two people familiar with the conversations but not authorized to speak on behalf of Colbert or the Lions told the Free Press. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. Player development remains king around these parts. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. 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. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. In 2013, the Rams elevated Holmes to Director of College Scouting, where he was responsible for overseeing the teams college scouting operations for the past eight seasons. Just want to thank everybody. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. The league has long had the Rooney Rule in place, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs, including head coach and general manager. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. And once he realized that goal, he contentedly threw himself fully into the work, as opposed to focusing on future aspirations. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. When Holmes worked on a vision board before getting married, he cut out a picture of former Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, who is Black, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. [5] Holmes graduated cum laude from North Carolina A&T in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications, and was a four-year letterman for the Aggies at defensive tackle under head coach Bill Hayes. While tearing the team apart and starting over seems to make sense in the long term, it does not to the first-time general manager in charge of the franchise. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. That was the first step, Holmes told the media. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. 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? 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. You better buckle up for One Pride.. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. 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. In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. 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. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. Holmes, who works out of Atlanta and also was a finalist for the Atlanta Falcons GM job, is known for his bright, detailed scouting eye and inquisitive nature. The team whittled its list down to a handful of finalists, including New Orleans Saints assistant GM Terry Fontenot,but met only with Holmes for a second, in-person interview. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. 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. 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). Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. Spending big is subjective a little bit Dan and I have a plan that were going to stick to. If they add a big splash, it doesnt mean those young pieces wont play. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. Copyright 2023 inkl. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. 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. Brad Holmes Explains Why Jameson Williams Didnt Make Fast Impact for Lions, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The Finish: Holmes said they arent concerned about whether theyre ahead of schedule or not, but rather about chopping wood every week and turning this place into a winner. He started with the organization as a public relations intern in 2003, joined the scouting department as an intern months later and worked his way into position to runthe team's past eight drafts. While Williams was back in the building, the Lions werent able to get him actual reps with quarterback Jared Goff that counted until much later. Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/05/detroit-lions-brad-holmes-draft-history-no-value-in-linebackers/, 7 things I'll be watching for the Lions at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Vikings GM explains why he didn't worry about trading within the NFC North with the Lions, How the Detroit Lions fared in the NFLPA team report cards, Brad Holmes leaves no doubt about Jared Goff: 'He's our starter', Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton touts his 'grit factor' at the NFL Scouting Combine. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. Holmes joined the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). In 2013, the Rams elevated Holmes to Director of College Scouting, where he was responsible for overseeing the team's college scouting operations for eight seasons. On the one-year anniversary of the trade that sent quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes expressed no regret about engineering the trade of the long-time Lions QB. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. While in St. Louis, Holmes struck up a friendship with Wilbert Montgomery, a two-time All-Pro running back and the Rams running backs coach from 1997 to 2005. Whatever the role is, he said. "Right before I got married, we had to go through this pre-marital counseling through my wifes church, and they told us to make vision boards," Holmes said. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. 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. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his The Lions have gone the bargain route at backup quarterback in both of Holmes seasons at the helm. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. Theres a mutual interest to hopefully get him back, and we still have (DAndre) Swift as a free agent, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. NFL Combine: Brad Holmes Drops Interesting Hints About Lions Offseason, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Video Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions 2023-01-11T10:24:39-05:00 This is his first time going through an John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? 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. 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. 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As Holmes explained, a deal with Williams could be the first order of business for the offseason, and there could be mutual interest in making something happen. Several weeks ago when we embarked on this process, it was critical that we find the right person to fit our vision for this team. They know us. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. Before hiring Holmes, the Lions met in person or virtually with in-house candidates Kyle O'Brien, Lance Newmark and Rob Lohman, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, ex-NFL GMs Thomas Dimitroff, RIck Smith and Scott Pioli, and current personnel executives Fontenot, George Paton, Jeff Ireland and Ed Dodds. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. "When I got into scouting, I never really looked ahead," Holmes said. The Lions are expected to hire New Orleans Saints tight end coach Dan Campbell to be their head coach, perhaps as soon as Wednesday, and plan to let him and Holmes work together to make big decisions this offseason. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. All rights reserved. Its clear the Lions feel that way about Williams as well, especially with even more NFL seasoning. Powered by. Read news from 100s of titles, curated specifically for you. During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his immediate post-season press conference right after the Week 18 win over the Packers. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. While everyone has their opinions about the neediest spots for the Lions, it was clear after listening to Holmes speak that there will be a varied approach for the team. The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. All rights reserved. Specifically, there are a few things to sort out with regards to the role Williams will have, but a lot of that will be determined by how he is able to work with his teammates as well as grind through the offseason. 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. The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. "I was just so happy to be in actually the industry of scouting that when I was a scouting assistant, I just wanted to be the best scouting assistant. "Several weeks ago when we embarked on this process, it was critical that we find the right person to fit our vision for this team. 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