So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". "Theres less than 10 in the league that are at the if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. Tom Brady Is Reportedly Considering a 180-Degree Career Change That His 'Inner Circle' Absolutely Hates. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. 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). Hes going to be a team guy. All rights reserved. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. 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. One year earlier, Holmes tabbed DL Levi Onwuzurike in the second round despite an ongoing back injury, as well as oft-injured DB Ifeatu Melifonwu in the third round. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. I mean, he was good. And thats why we do all the work that we do. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. 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. 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. Hes going to have to put the work in the offseason. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. 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. 2 position is. The Lions have gone the bargain route at backup quarterback in both of Holmes seasons at the helm. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. 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. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 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. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. Getty 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. 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. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. This is a team that is expected to compete for a division title in 2023. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he sees both a new sense of motivation as well as relaxation in quarterback Jared Goff. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. 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. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' 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. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. 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 play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. 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. February 1, 2022 7:45 am ET. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. 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. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Owner Shiela Ford with two first-round picks inside the top 20. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. 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. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. Had some times that were not so good. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. 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. The league has made progress on diversity in recent decades. 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. Contact Dave Birkett atdbirkett@freepress.com. 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. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? He soon obtained a public relations internship with the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2002, which he parlayed into a public relations internship with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL in 2003. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. After that, the organization did not value the off-ball LB above taking Samson Ebukam (who is as much an EDGE as an off-ball guy) in the fourth round in 2017. 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. 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. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 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. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. 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. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. 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. [5] After making a full recovery, he was cleared to play his final season of college football in 2001.[1]. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. 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. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. No cause of death was given. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. 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. 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. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. 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. 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. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Copyright Suggest a correction Required fields are marked Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. 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 would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. Advertisement Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. [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. 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 Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. "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. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. In terms of where Williams is heading, Holmes admits that the rookie is a hard worker that simply wants to be on the field playing the game and playing it hard. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. 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 has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. 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. [11] Holmes' first transaction as general manager was trading longtime franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two first round picks, a third round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff. All rights reserved (About Us). He stood out to us as the perfect fit, team owner Sheila Ford Hamp said on a Zoom call with reporters on Tuesday, days after the team agreed to a deal with Holmes. 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). Detroit Lions free agent NFL wide receivers Brad Holmes could target are Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. He made some big plays and he had some flashes but the other thing about Jameson, hes just a football player. "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. 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. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. 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