Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. That was the first step, Holmes told the media. You better buckle up for One Pride.. 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. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. "When I got into scouting, I never really looked ahead," Holmes said. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 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. Advertisement 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. "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 biggest move to start this offseason could be with running back Jamaal Williams. 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. They know us. 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. 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. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. Whether thats starting level players or looking at some good quality depth, Holmes said at the combine as tweeted by Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Still, Williams didnt make the biggest week-to-week impact on the team as the season pushed on, which was a cause of concern for many fans and media alike. 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. 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. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. 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. 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 Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. 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. How binding does he expect it to be? Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target Thats how he is. But hes not surprised that they had success. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. [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. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. 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. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. 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Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. 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. 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. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. 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. [11] Holmes' first transaction as general manager was trading longtime franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two first round picks, a third round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff. Hes going to be a team guy. "His reports were on par," Softli said. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). The league has made progress on diversity in recent decades. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. View our. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. 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 post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. Hes extremely trustworthy, so I feel strongly that he would do a super job.". [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. 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. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. 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. 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. 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. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. All rights reserved. I would say right now (Holmes) is very, very much a young Ozzie Newsome at this point in his career. Getty The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. Thats more of a question for Dan. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. 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. 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, becominga general manager. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. 2023 www.freep.com. And thats why we do all the work that we do. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. 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. 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. 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.". 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. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. "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.' Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. 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.". He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. 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. "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. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Just want to thank everybody. He soon obtained a public relations internship with the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2002, which he parlayed into a public relations internship with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL in 2003. 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. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. Just getting through that for the first time and then when he completed that at where we were at in the season, that was the first hurdle. Do not expect them to change their core value seams. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. 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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! And once he realized that goal, he contentedly threw himself fully into the work, as opposed to focusing on future aspirations. 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. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. 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. Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. 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. 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. 99 overall in 2013. 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. "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. 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. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. Glenn interviewed twice apiece with the Colts and Cardinals for their head coaching vacancies this offseason and is considered one of the top candidates to become a head coach next offseason as is offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who also got a pay bump this offseason. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. The Detroit Lions are ready to kick off the offseason, and before that, the NFL combine offers a chance for the teams power brokers to set the table and prepare for the days ahead. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. 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 Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. 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). 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. Holmes, who joins Quinn, Martin Mayhew and Matt Millen as first-time GMs the Lions have hired in the past two decades, is expected to team with owner Sheila Ford Hamp, president Rod Wood and adviser Chris Spielman to pick the next Lions coach, someone league observers believe will have experience to complementHolmes' youth. 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. The former head of Gazprombanks Swiss unit and three of his colleagues were hit with criminal charges in Zurich over their alleged mishandling of financial transactions tied to a cellist confidant of Vladimir Putin. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. 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. 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. 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 didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Read news from 100s of titles, curated specifically for you. All rights reserved. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? Not only that, Newsomewas the league's first Black general manager. His Lions held tight until trading up to get Derrick Barnes from Purdue in the fourth round in 2021 and waited until the sixth round in 2022 to snag Oklahoma States Malcolm Rodriguez. For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. Theres less than 10 people of color that are at the director of college scouting role, Holmes said. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. All rights reserved. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. 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. ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. To his credit, he went through it I think okay. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. 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. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. Powered by. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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 "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. 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. 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 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. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. I mean, he was good. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. 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. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. 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. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the 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. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. 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. 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. 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. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Copyright 2023 inkl. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. I think he would do an excellent job (as GM)," Hayes said. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. 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