I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. The Detroit Lions announced today that they have agreed to terms with Brad Holmes to become the team's new Executive Vice President and General Manager. 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. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. "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. "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.' Tom Brady Is Reportedly Considering a 180-Degree Career Change That His 'Inner Circle' Absolutely Hates. That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. I mean, he was good. All rights reserved. Detroit finished the season winning eight of its final 10 games and nearly qualified for the postseason in the process. 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. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. Holmes is expected to address reporters 3 p.m. Tuesday after the teams 9-8 finish. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. Here's why. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? 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 play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. How binding does he expect it to be? 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. I dont think anything he did this year was anywhere remotely close to where hes going to go.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Its clear the Lions feel that way about Williams as well, especially with even more NFL seasoning. 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. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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 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). To his credit, he went through it I think okay. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. After originally joining the Rams in 2003 as a public relations intern, Holmes transitioned into scouting and has since spent nearly two decades in a variety of roles within the organizations player personnel department, including national scout, area scout, national Combine scout and scouting assistant. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. All rights reserved. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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. 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. 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. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. Thats on me, Ive got to do a better job of making sure were not in that position again. 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. "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. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. 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. 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. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. 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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. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. Its all hands on deck. Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. The general manager is asked about the evolution of his approach to free agency, and whether that changes. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. That was the first step, Holmes told the media. Rob Lohman, the teams director of pro scouting, gets a shoutout for his work, with the additions of John Cominsky, Justin Jackson and Isaiah Buggs getting love. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. Whatever the role is, he said. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. 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. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. 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. 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. Barnes and Rodriguez will have prominent roles in the Lions 4-2 defense in 2022, along with veteran Alex Anzalone and free agent signee, Chris Board. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. 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. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. 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. They know us. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. "His reports were on par," Softli said. 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. Had some times that were not so good. 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. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. 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. 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Were saving discussions with all of our UFAs who are on expiring deals. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. 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. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. [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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. 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. Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Brad Holmes has landed what appears to be multiple starters in each of his first two drafts as Detroit Lions general manager, including likely two Day 3 draft picks. Powered by. 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. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. 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. The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. 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. 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. They explained it to me and me and my wife had to make one, and part of my vision board was a cutout of Ozzie Newsome hoisting a Super Bowl trophy.". In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I have full trust.. I think hes going to be just fine.. 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. 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. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. Taking to YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. 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 We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? 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. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. 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. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. 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. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. View our. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. "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. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. Hes going to be a team guy. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Contact Dave Birkett atdbirkett@freepress.com. He was trying to work on chemistry with Goff essentially on the fly during crunch time of a season. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. 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. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? 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). Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. "I know hes going to put in the work. "When I got into scouting, I never really looked ahead," Holmes said. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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. But hes not surprised that they had success. 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. 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. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. Brad just struck us as head and shoulders above., Follow Larry Lage at https://twitter.com/larrylage, More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL. I would say right now (Holmes) is very, very much a young Ozzie Newsome at this point in his career. The Lions never submitted a request to interview Colbert, a former Lions executive in the 1990s, who is in the final year of his contract in Pittsburgh after helping the Steelers win two championships. 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. Brad Holmes Will Continue to Build Lions Through Draft Perhaps the biggest reason the Lions enjoyed the type of success they did in 2022-23 was the development of Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. 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. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. All rights reserved. You better buckle up for One Pride.. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. 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. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. This is his first time going through an injury and a rehab process like he had to go through. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. All rights reserved. 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 also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. 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Player development remains king around these parts. 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. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. No cause of death was given. 30 overall. 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. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? Copyright Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a 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. Were having discussions now currently. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. 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. 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