Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. 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. 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. 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. Detroit finished the season winning eight of its final 10 games and nearly qualified for the postseason in the process. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. 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. You better buckle up for One Pride.. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a They know us. 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. 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 think hes going to be just fine.. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. Had some times that were not so good. 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. Powered by. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. 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. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. "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. Not with Holmes in charge. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. 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. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. To his credit, he went through it I think okay. 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. Owner Shiela Ford 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. [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. An unimaginable tragedy: Greece train crash death toll likely to rise, President says we are mainly mourning young people after collision in which 43 have been confirmed dead, Daisy Jones and the Trap of the Love Triangle. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' 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. Holmes, who is from Tampa, Florida, managed scouts and evaluated every NFL-caliber prospect in the country as the director of college scouting the past eight years. 99 overall in 2013. 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. 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. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. 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. 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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? Thats just how hes wired. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 as well! 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. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay 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. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. Holmes led the Rams college scouting department for eight years and began his 18-year career with them as a public relations intern, choosing to work for that franchise instead of having the same opportunity with the Lions. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. 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. 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. 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. 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 have full trust.. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. 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. All rights reserved. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. 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). All rights reserved. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. All rights reserved. That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. As a result of this, and another offseason of getting adjusted, Holmes seems to think the surface has just been scratched for Williams, and he is going to make waves in the future. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. Just want to thank everybody. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked 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. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. But part of the problem slowing that progress, according to Holmes, is a lack of diversity at the positions that lead to GM opportunities. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. Black college football national championship, "Why they got into scouting: Los Angeles Rams college scouting director Brad Holmes", "Rams GM makes changes He replaces three scouts, gets new director of security", "Snead completes makeover of Rams scouting department", "Hooper: Rams scouting director traces roots back to Chamberlain", "Detroit Lions hire Rams' Brad Holmes, a 'proven leader,' as next general manager", "Aggie Star's Work on the Field and in the Classroom Put Him in the NFL", "Cleveland/LA/St. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. 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. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. 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. Here's why. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. 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. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. 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. He was in meetings and he was at practice every day, but its different not getting those live reps. All those other receivers like DJ (Chark) and Josh (Reynolds), Amon-Ra (St. Brown) and Kalif (Raymond), those guys have been working with Jared way back in the offseason so theyve had all that chemistry in all his reps and getting on the same page, Holmes explained. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. 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. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. 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In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? 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. 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. 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. Contact Dave Birkett atdbirkett@freepress.com. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. 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.". Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? I would say right now (Holmes) is very, very much a young Ozzie Newsome at this point in his career. Taking to It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? Copyright 2021 WILX. How binding does he expect it to be? 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. And thats why we do all the work that we do. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. 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. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. 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. All rights reserved. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. 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. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target 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. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. 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. 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). 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. 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When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. 2023 www.freep.com. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. [8], In 2013, Holmes was named the Rams Director of College Scouting. Do not expect them to change their core value seams. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. The biggest move to start this offseason could be with running back Jamaal Williams. 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. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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 Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. No cause of death was given. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. 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. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. All rights reserved (About Us). Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. After a process 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. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. 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