It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. 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. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. [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. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. 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. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. Wilbert Montgomery, a former NFL running back and Lions assistant who helped Holmes catch on as a scouting intern, compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. All rights reserved. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. 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. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. 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. Player development remains king around these parts. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. 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 This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. 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. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. Brad Holmes has landed what appears to be multiple starters in each of his first two drafts as Detroit Lions general manager, including likely two Day 3 draft picks. "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. 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. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. Its clear the Lions feel that way about Williams as well, especially with even more NFL seasoning. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. 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. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. Goffs backup is currently Nate Sudfeld, and that might not be good enough for the future. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. And thats why we do all the work that we do. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. 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. 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 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. Not with Holmes in charge. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. 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. Getty Copyright 2023 inkl. 99 overall in 2013. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. 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. Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. 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. 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. Hes extremely trustworthy, so I feel strongly that he would do a super job.". 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. [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. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. 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. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. Copyright 2021 WILX. 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. 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. Were saving discussions with all of our UFAs who are on expiring deals. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 as well! "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. 2 position is. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. 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. 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). 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. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. 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. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. 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. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. 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. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. 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. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 2023 The Associated Press. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [13][6] Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. 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. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. 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. Had some times that were not so good. 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. 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 is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family., Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately. 2 position is.. Thats just how hes wired. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. 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. Owner Shiela Ford Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. [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. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. 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. 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. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Its all hands on deck. 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. Thats how he is. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. 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. 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. 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. 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. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. All rights reserved. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. Getty The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked 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. the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. 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. 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. All rights reserved. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. Powered by. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. Thats on me, Ive got to do a better job of making sure were not in that position again. The Lions are scheduled to meet with a seventh head coaching candidate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, the former New York Jets coach, later this week. 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. But in the years following they've been one of the league leaders. 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. He can be trusted. They know us. 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. Its something Holmes has learned from his long tenure in the Rams front office. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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.". The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. "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. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. To his credit, he went through it I think okay. 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, becoming a general pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 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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. Here's why. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. 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. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. 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