To his credit, he went through it I think okay. 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. 30 overall. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. Copyright He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. 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. Last year he used two of the first three picks on players (WR Jameson Williams, DL Josh Paschal) who were injured, as well as fifth-round TE James Mitchell. We know them. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. 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. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. 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. Getty Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. A Tampa, Fla. native, 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. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. 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. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. 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 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. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. 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. 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. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. 2023 The Associated Press. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. 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 draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. That was the first step, Holmes told the media. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. 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. All rights reserved. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. 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. How binding does he expect it to be? Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. He wrote scouting reports as an intern that Montgomery said were indistinguishable from those produced by veteran scouts and coaches, and former Rams executive Tony Softli recalled Holmes making an impression with his comprehensive yet digestible presentations as a young combine scout. Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised 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. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. 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. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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. [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. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. 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. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. But hes not surprised that they had success. 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. Owner Shiela Ford Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. After a process The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. 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. Not a bridge. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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 Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. Advertisement I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. 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. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. [8], In 2013, Holmes was named the Rams Director of College Scouting. I dont think anything he did this year was anywhere remotely close to where hes going to go.. "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. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. 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. The Lions have announced interviews with six head coaching candidates: Darrell Bevell, who finished the 2020 season as interim head coach; ex-Bengals coach Marvin Lewis; Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell, who served a brief stint as Miami Dolphins interim head coach; and coordinators Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers, Eric Bieniemy of the Kansas City Chiefs and Arthur Smith of the Tennessee Titans. Detroit was 5-11 last season its 13th season with double digits in losses this century and has had only one playoff victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. 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. 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. Goffs backup is currently Nate Sudfeld, and that might not be good enough for the future. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. 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. I have full trust.. Holmes on Jeff Okudah: Showed some good. 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. Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions. I know how resilient and mentally tough that he is Knowing what hes made of, thats why I kept the faith and confidence. Holmes said he told Goff that they needed to better equip him with weapons and coaching stability, with the GM saying Goff delivered on his end. 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 Detroit Lions had to wait until December to unleash rookie wideout Jameson Williams on the NFL, and when they did, he quickly showed off the goods. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. 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 [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. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. [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. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. 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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Holmes doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. "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. Theres a mutual interest to hopefully get him back, and we still have (DAndre) Swift as a free agent, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. Powered by. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? Hes going to do what it takes for the team. In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. 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. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. 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. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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. Were having discussions now currently. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. "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. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Please check your email for a confirmation. Still, Williams didnt make the biggest week-to-week impact on the team as the season pushed on, which was a cause of concern for many fans and media alike. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? 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. Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. 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. 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. 99 overall in 2013. Getty 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. 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 While everyone has their opinions about the neediest spots for the Lions, it was clear after listening to Holmes speak that there will be a varied approach for the team. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. 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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. Had some times that were not so good. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. All rights reserved. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. 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? 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. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. You better buckle up for One Pride.. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. 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. 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 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. Just want to thank everybody. While Williams was back in the building, the Lions werent able to get him actual reps with quarterback Jared Goff that counted until much later. Holmes ability to use analytics to project which players will have success in the league, drawing on his 18 years of experience with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly impressed the Lions. The Lions also had serious back-channel communications about hiring Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, two people familiar with the conversations but not authorized to speak on behalf of Colbert or the Lions told the Free Press. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. [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. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. Copyright 2023 inkl. 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). Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. All rights reserved. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. 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. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. 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. 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 made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? Powered by. In 2013, the Rams elevated Holmes to Director of College Scouting, where he was responsible for overseeing the teams college scouting operations for the past eight seasons. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. 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. But part of the problem slowing that progress, according to Holmes, is a lack of diversity at the positions that lead to GM opportunities. 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. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. 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. 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. Taking to I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. And once he realized that goal, he contentedly threw himself fully into the work, as opposed to focusing on future aspirations. 2023 www.freep.com. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Lions president Rod Wood said. Here's why. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. They know us. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. 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. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. 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