[2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. 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. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. And thats why we do all the work that we do. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. "I know hes going to put in the work. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 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. 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. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. 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. 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. 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 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. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. 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. 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. Tom Brady Is Reportedly Considering a 180-Degree Career Change That His 'Inner Circle' Absolutely Hates. 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 says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. 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. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. 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 general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Black college football national championship, "Why they got into scouting: Los Angeles Rams college scouting director Brad Holmes", "Rams GM makes changes He replaces three scouts, gets new director of security", "Snead completes makeover of Rams scouting department", "Hooper: Rams scouting director traces roots back to Chamberlain", "Detroit Lions hire Rams' Brad Holmes, a 'proven leader,' as next general manager", "Aggie Star's Work on the Field and in the Classroom Put Him in the NFL", "Cleveland/LA/St. 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. Thats how he is. "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. 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 Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. 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). compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. 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. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. 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. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. 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 thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. 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. 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. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, Open and Earn Up To $2,000 w/ Required Activities, Wake-Up Weather: AM showers then mild and breezy, Top vaccine doc: COVID lab leak theory 'plausible' but 'unlikely', Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1). 30 overall. The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. This is his first time going through an injury and a rehab process like he had to go through. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. Player development remains king around these parts. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. 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. 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. 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. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. 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. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. 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. 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. Getty Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Whatever the role is, he said. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Do not expect them to change their core value seams. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. "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. 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. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. 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). John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Not with Holmes in charge. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. In terms of where Williams is heading, Holmes admits that the rookie is a hard worker that simply wants to be on the field playing the game and playing it hard. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. The biggest move to start this offseason could be with running back Jamaal Williams. The Finish: Holmes said they arent concerned about whether theyre ahead of schedule or not, but rather about chopping wood every week and turning this place into a winner. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 (About Us). And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. General manager Martin Mayhew and Jim Caldwell formed just the second Black GM-coach pairing in NFL history, and the William Clay Ford Minority CoachingAssistantship, established under former coach Matt Patricia, provides young, minority coaches an opportunity to get started in the profession. 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. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. Just want to thank everybody. 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. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 as well! While tearing the team apart and starting over seems to make sense in the long term, it does not to the first-time general manager in charge of the franchise. Copyright We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. 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. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. Holmes is expected to address reporters 3 p.m. Tuesday after the teams 9-8 finish. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. 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. 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. 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. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. 99 overall in 2013. He cited safety as well, I was talking with Ray (Agnew) about when we were with the Rams, drafted (safety) Jordan Fuller in the sixth round, but had a pretty good idea that hes a high-floor player thats going to end up being a starter, so but theres certain positions that you can kind of look at and assess that you may be able to find gold in the later rounds, and inside linebackers, its a good volume of them throughout the draft.. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. All rights reserved. NOW PLAYING: my-wife-makes-250k-a-month-on-onlyfans-love-dont-judge 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. 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. 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. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his immediate post-season press conference right after the Week 18 win over the Packers. Copyright 2023 inkl. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. 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. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. Brad Holmes has accepted the GM job in Detroit. 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. 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. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. We know them. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. All rights reserved. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. But hes not surprised that they had success. To his credit, he went through it I think okay. 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. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? 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. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. 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. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. 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