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 doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? Powered by. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Whatever the role is, he said. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. 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. 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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. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target Not with Holmes in charge. 2023 www.freep.com. 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. We know them. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. Detroit finished the season winning eight of its final 10 games and nearly qualified for the postseason in the process. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately." Brad Holmes (born July 29, 1979) is an American football executive who is the general manager and executive vice president for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. Hamp fired general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia in November soon after Hamp was photographed covering her face with her hands during a loss to Houston. 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. 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. 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. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971-73, and is also the nephew of former Lions defensive back Luther Bradley (1978 first-round pick). 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 Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. 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 Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. 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. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Certainly last but not least, our fans. Holmes says the fans brought the energy week in and week out, building an enviable atmosphere at Ford Field. 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 Thats more of a question for Dan. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Do not expect them to change their core value seams. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. [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. [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. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. And thats why we do all the work that we do. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. Advertisement Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. 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). "Theres less than 10 in the league that are at the if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. I dont think anything he did this year was anywhere remotely close to where hes going to go.. 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. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? 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. In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. "His reports were on par," Softli said. But hes not surprised that they had success. 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. Were having discussions now currently. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. 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. 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. 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. Hes going to be a team guy. 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 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. [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. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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. 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. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. 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. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. 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. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. All rights reserved. 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 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. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. 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. 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. 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. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. 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Jared Goff is probably the Detroit Lions quarterback in 2023, Lions Penei Sewell feels something special building: Next year is on, bro, Report: Colts request interviews with Lions Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions sign 10 players to futures deals, Watch Dan Campbell tell Lions in passionate speech: This is just the beginning, Buy Lions gear: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Amazon, Lids, Buy Lions tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Lions Games Live: fuboTV, Hulu + Live, Sling. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. I think he would do an excellent job (as GM)," Hayes said. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. All rights reserved. Holmes attended George D. 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