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. 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. 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The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. 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. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. 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. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. 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. "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. 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. How could a show about a chart-topping band care so little about the making of their music? 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 I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. Hamp fired general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia in November soon after Hamp was photographed covering her face with her hands during a loss to Houston. The biggest move to start this offseason could be with running back Jamaal Williams. Whatever the role is, he said. How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? All rights reserved. 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. 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. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. Gazprombank Swiss Chief Charged Over Cash Ties to Putin Cellist. 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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. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. 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. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. 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 hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Not a bridge. 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. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. 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. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. 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. 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. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. 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. 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. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. 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. Will Holmes continue to prioritize bringing guys back, specifically DJ Chark and Cominsky? [8], In 2013, Holmes was named the Rams Director of College Scouting. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. 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. That dude just wants to be out there on the football field. 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. But it was cool to hear (that a lot of guys want to come back).. Thats how he is. We know them. 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. 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. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' 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. 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. But in the years following they've been one of the league leaders. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. 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. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target 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. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. 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. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. [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. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. 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. 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. That would be music to the ears of Lions fans, who have wanted a dynamic talent at wideout for years. From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. Got a lot of faith and confidence in Jameson. It doesnt matter when it comes, Im still going to be trying to get players., What happens if Ben Johnson leaves? 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. 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.". Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. 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Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. Lions GM Brad Holmes addresses the media at the NFL Combine. Thats more of a question for Dan. 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 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. 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