Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. 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. 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. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. Whatever the role is, he said. 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. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions. Theres less than 10 people of color that are at the director of college scouting role, Holmes said. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a 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. "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. "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. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. 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. [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. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. Contact Dave Birkett atdbirkett@freepress.com. 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. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. [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. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. 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. 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. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. 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. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. 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. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? 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. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. 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. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. Getty This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. 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. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Taking to 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. All rights reserved. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. 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. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. 2023 www.freep.com. 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 hes going to put in the work. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. All rights reserved. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. 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. [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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. Duration: 00:51 16 mins ago. 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. 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. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. 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. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. 2 position is.. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Lions president Rod Wood said. 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. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 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. Hes going to be a team guy. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. 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 am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. 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. 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. 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