The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. 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. Not a bridge. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. Holmes doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. 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. 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. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. Copyright 2021 WILX. "His reports were on par," Softli said. Owner Shiela Ford Thats more of a question for Dan. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thats how he is. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. 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. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. 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. 2023 www.freep.com. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. After a process compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. 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. [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. 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 Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. 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. 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. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. "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 only that, Newsomewas the league's first Black general manager. 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. 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. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. Copyright 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. All rights reserved (About Us). NFL Combine: Brad Holmes Drops Interesting Hints About Lions Offseason, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Now that Tom Brady has officially retired and hes taking a LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. "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. 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. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. 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. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? Lions president Rod Wood said. 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. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. 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. Hes going to be a team guy. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. I would say right now (Holmes) is very, very much a young Ozzie Newsome at this point in his career. "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.' Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. 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. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. Copyright 2023 inkl. 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. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. The team also expressed interest in at least one college coach, Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald, during the search process, but never interviewed Fitzgerald, who is not a candidate for the job. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. The general manager is asked about the evolution of his approach to free agency, and whether that changes. 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. 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? But part of the problem slowing that progress, according to Holmes, is a lack of diversity at the positions that lead to GM opportunities. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. Brad Holmes has accepted the GM job in Detroit. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. 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. 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. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. "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. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? 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. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. No cause of death was given. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? 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. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. Taking to This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. He can be trusted. Spending big in free agency? 99 overall in 2013. 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. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. 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. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. I think hes going to be just fine.. A fresh spate of suspected poisoning attacks on schoolgirls in Iran was reported Wednesday as officials sought to play down the incidents that have sparked outrage and led to dozens of hospitalizations since November. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. 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. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. 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