But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. But hes not surprised that they had success. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. 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The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. 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. 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. This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. 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. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? 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? 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. 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 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. Thats just how hes wired. 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. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? 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. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. 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. 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. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. [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. Thats how he is. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. No cause of death was given. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. Its all hands on deck. Thats on me, Ive got to do a better job of making sure were not in that position again. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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 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). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 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. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tom Brady Is Reportedly Considering a 180-Degree Career Change That His 'Inner Circle' Absolutely Hates. "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. Powered by. 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. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. 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. 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). [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. "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. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. 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. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. 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. 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. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Its clear the Lions feel that way about Williams as well, especially with even more NFL seasoning. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Now that Tom Brady has officially retired and hes taking a 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. The Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. 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. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. An unimaginable tragedy: Greece train crash death toll likely to rise, President says we are mainly mourning young people after collision in which 43 have been confirmed dead, Daisy Jones and the Trap of the Love Triangle. Hes extremely trustworthy, so I feel strongly that he would do a super job.". And thats why we do all the work that we do. 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. Copyright 2021 WILX. I think hes going to be just fine.. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. Since middle school, when he skipped school to watch the NFL Draft, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes dreamed of being an scout. Holmes, who works out of Atlanta and also was a finalist for the Atlanta Falcons GM job, is known for his bright, detailed scouting eye and inquisitive nature. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. 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. 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. 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 had never heard what a vision board was, ever. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 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. Were saving discussions with all of our UFAs who are on expiring deals. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target 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. He was trying to work on chemistry with Goff essentially on the fly during crunch time of a season. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. 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. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? Not a bridge. All rights reserved. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. 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. But part of the problem slowing that progress, according to Holmes, is a lack of diversity at the positions that lead to GM opportunities. 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. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. 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. "I know hes going to put in the work. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. Copyright 2023 inkl. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. 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. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. 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. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. 5425 Wisconsin Ave But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. 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 You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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 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. "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. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. 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. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. 2023 www.freep.com. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. Contact Dave Birkett atdbirkett@freepress.com. 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. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. 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. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. 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. [7] From 2003 to 2012, Holmes served in a number of front office positions with the Rams, including scout, area scout, national Combine scout, and scouting assistant. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Holmes, much like Dan Campbell, says it was so important to stay the course and kept the faith. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. 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. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. 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. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. 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