Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately." What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. 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. Williams put up a total of 81 yards from scrimmage on the season with one touchdown. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. View our. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 inkl. "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. The Lions gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension last week. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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. [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. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. 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. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. 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. But hes not surprised that they had success. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. 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 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. Thats just how hes wired. [13][6] Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. 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. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. He was trying to work on chemistry with Goff essentially on the fly during crunch time of a season. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. 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. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. 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. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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). He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. Spending big in free agency? It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. 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. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. Holmes said last year was about building the culture and foundation. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. 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. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. 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. 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. After a process The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. 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. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. 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 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. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. 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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. Not a bridge. Taking to Powered by. 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. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 as well! DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. Were having discussions now currently. 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. In two draft cycles, Holmes has made it clear he doesnt see value in selecting an off-ball linebacker early in the draft. 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. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. Powered by. 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. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' 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. Thats more of a question for Dan. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. Glenn interviewed twice apiece with the Colts and Cardinals for their head coaching vacancies this offseason and is considered one of the top candidates to become a head coach next offseason as is offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who also got a pay bump this offseason. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? 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 previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. 30 overall. Advertisement We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. 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. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. 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. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions. Spare is anything but spare, but the prince is going to include even more information than before, Astronomers have long predicted that stray supermassive black holes might occasionally run amok in the cosmos, As The Spy Who Came In From the Cold turns 60, a reassessment of John le Carr and the forces that shaped the writer and the man, The Dark Side of the Moon at 50: how Marx, trauma and compassion all influenced Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Help, Im obsessed with pressure-washing Lara Crofts house, I started playing a video game about cleaning for a laugh now its all gotten out of hand and Im going for the Guinness World Record. Not with Holmes in charge. No cause of death was given. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? 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. 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. 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. You better buckle up for One Pride.. 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. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. "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. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. 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. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. 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