All rights reserved. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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 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. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? 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. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. Not only that, Newsomewas the league's first Black general manager. 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.". Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. 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. [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. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. 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. Owner Shiela Ford Spending big in free agency? View our. 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. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. 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. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Since middle school, when he skipped school to watch the NFL Draft, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes dreamed of being an scout. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately." 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 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. 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? As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. I dont think anything he did this year was anywhere remotely close to where hes going to go.. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. 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. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. 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. 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. 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. 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.". 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. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. 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. 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Now that Tom Brady has officially retired and hes taking a I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. 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. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. But part of the problem slowing that progress, according to Holmes, is a lack of diversity at the positions that lead to GM opportunities. John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. Just want to thank everybody. 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. 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. "When I got into scouting, I never really looked ahead," Holmes said. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. 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. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. 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 The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. Hes extremely trustworthy, so I feel strongly that he would do a super job.". We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Many will discount the need for quarterbacks because the team has a resurgent Jared Goff on the roster, but its clear that Holmes is interested in some kind of upgrade at the position. 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. I think its a lot easier to get worse at quarterback than it is to get better. Points to Goff captaining the ship of a high-powered offense, saying hes proven that hes the starting quarterback for us. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. 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. 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 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. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. He can be trusted. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. Player development remains king around these parts. 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Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. While holding a prominent leadership role in the player personnel department from 2013-20, Holmes helped the Rams achieve a 64-58 record (.524), while having a total of 25 players named to the Pro Bowl during that span. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. 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In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. Getty [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I would say right now (Holmes) is very, very much a young Ozzie Newsome at this point in his career. 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. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. Lions president Rod Wood said. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. 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. Here's why. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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 DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. 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. [4] In this role, Holmes was integral in the acquisition of Rams "Mob Squad" Pro Bowlers Aaron Donald, Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Cooper Kupp, Pharoh Cooper, and Cory Littleton. Had some times that were not so good. 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. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. "I take a lot of pride in that in terms of when I cut out that picture of Ozzie Newsome hoisting up that trophy, 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. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. 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. Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. Spare is anything but spare, but the prince is going to include even more information than before, Astronomers have long predicted that stray supermassive black holes might occasionally run amok in the cosmos, As The Spy Who Came In From the Cold turns 60, a reassessment of John le Carr and the forces that shaped the writer and the man, The Dark Side of the Moon at 50: how Marx, trauma and compassion all influenced Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Help, Im obsessed with pressure-washing Lara Crofts house, I started playing a video game about cleaning for a laugh now its all gotten out of hand and Im going for the Guinness World Record. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. 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 hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. 2023 www.freep.com. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. 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. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. Thats more of a question for Dan. 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. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. Copyright 2023 inkl. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Theres less than 10 people of color that are at the director of college scouting role, Holmes said. 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. Not with Holmes in charge. Tom Brady Is Reportedly Considering a 180-Degree Career Change That His 'Inner Circle' Absolutely Hates. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Not a bridge. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. All rights reserved. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. Detroit finished the season winning eight of its final 10 games and nearly qualified for the postseason in the process. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. Its all hands on deck. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. All rights reserved. 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. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. 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. In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. Thats how he is. 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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. 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. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. 99 overall in 2013. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. 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. [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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. NOW PLAYING: my-wife-makes-250k-a-month-on-onlyfans-love-dont-judge with two first-round picks inside the top 20. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". All rights reserved. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. [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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. 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. 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. 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. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? He was trying to work on chemistry with Goff essentially on the fly during crunch time of a season. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. 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. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. 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 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. 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). "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. 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