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. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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. Since middle school, when he skipped school to watch the NFL Draft, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes dreamed of being an scout. Lions president Rod Wood said. 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. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. Williams managed to find a seam down the middle of the field and managed to outrun everybody on the play, showing what he was capable of. A Tampa, Fla. native, 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. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. "His reports were on par," Softli said. Please check your email for a confirmation. Thats on me, Ive got to do a better job of making sure were not in that position again. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. 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. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. 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. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. The league has made progress on diversity in recent decades. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. 2023 www.freep.com. All rights reserved. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. His father, Mel Holmes, battled similar resistance as a Black offensive lineman with the Pittsburgh Steelersin the early 1970s, when the position was predominantly White during that era. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. 2023 The Associated Press. And once he realized that goal, he contentedly threw himself fully into the work, as opposed to focusing on future aspirations. Not with Holmes in charge. "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.' 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. 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. 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. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. 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. This is his first time going through an injury and a rehab process like he had to go through. The Lions are scheduled to meet with a seventh head coaching candidate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, the former New York Jets coach, later this week. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. 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. Advertisement But in the years following they've been one of the league leaders. Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately." Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised Whatever the role is, he said. "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. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. 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.. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. 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. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. Hes going to have to be dedicated in his approach and we can provide all the resources and lay it all out, but hes going to have to to take the accountability and do it on his own, Holmes said. After a process How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. [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. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. But hes not surprised that they had success. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. After a process that included interviewing him and 11 others for the vacancy, Holmes won the Lions over and landed a job he didnt dream of when his NFL career began as a public relations intern in 2003. 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. 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. 30 overall. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. Here's why. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. 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. 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). 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. 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. No cause of death was given. 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 provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. 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. He stood out to us as the perfect fit, team owner Sheila Ford Hamp said on a Zoom call with reporters on Tuesday, days after the team agreed to a deal with Holmes. 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. One year earlier, Holmes tabbed DL Levi Onwuzurike in the second round despite an ongoing back injury, as well as oft-injured DB Ifeatu Melifonwu in the third round. 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. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. 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). In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. 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Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. How binding does he expect it to be? [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. 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. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. I think he would do an excellent job (as GM)," Hayes 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. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. 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. 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. 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. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. I know how resilient and mentally tough that he is Knowing what hes made of, thats why I kept the faith and confidence. Holmes said he told Goff that they needed to better equip him with weapons and coaching stability, with the GM saying Goff delivered on his end. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. "I know hes going to put in the work. Holmes ability to use analytics to project which players will have success in the league, drawing on his 18 years of experience with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly impressed the Lions. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. Powered by. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. The general manager is asked about the evolution of his approach to free agency, and whether that changes. Thats how he is. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. Meeting with the media, Holmes addressed some of the early concepts of the offseason, and dropped some telling hints about some moves the team could look to make in the days ahead. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. His abilities as a critical thinker, along with his extensive experience implementing technology and analytics into his approach to scouting, were among the many decisive qualities Brad displayed in our time getting to know him during the interview process. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. This time around, the Lions hired a relatively young director of (college) scouting, Brad Holmes, and theyll attempt to borrow ideas from the Rams system in which he was groomed. 99 overall in 2013. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. 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. He can be trusted. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. 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. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. 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. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. Holmes was one of at least 12 candidates the Lions interviewed for their GM job after firing Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia in late November. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his You better buckle up for One Pride.. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? 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. 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. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. 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. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. Copyright 2021 WILX. "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. The Detroit Lions had to wait until December to unleash rookie wideout Jameson Williams on the NFL, and when they did, he quickly showed off the goods. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. 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. 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. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. Holmes adds that hes certainly surprised that the pick via the Rams is as high as it is, saying that when they made that trade they expected it to be a later first-round selection as it was last year. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. "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. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. 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. 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. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. 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I think hes going to be just fine.. Powered by. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. I have full trust.. 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 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. And he has helped keep the organization competitive the Rams play the Green Bay Packers in a divisional playoff game Saturday despite not having a first-round pick the past four years. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. [7] From 2003 to 2012, Holmes served in a number of front office positions with the Rams, including scout, area scout, national Combine scout, and scouting assistant. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. But there was a brief moment, ahead of getting married to his wife Lisa, that Holmes allowed himself to imagine reaching the top of his profession, becoming a general He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will address reporters at 3 p.m. Tuesday following the conclusion of his first season in the big chair. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. Player development remains king around these parts. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. 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 He wrote scouting reports as an intern that Montgomery said were indistinguishable from those produced by veteran scouts and coaches, and former Rams executive Tony Softli recalled Holmes making an impression with his comprehensive yet digestible presentations as a young combine scout. Brad Holmes has accepted the GM job in Detroit. Thats just how hes wired. 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. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. 2 position is.. 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