It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. 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. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. "I know hes going to put in the work. All rights reserved (About Us). The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. "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. Clearly, the Lions are going to be in the market for something at the position, and that is pretty notable heading toward the offseason. On the one-year anniversary of the trade that sent quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes expressed no regret about engineering the trade of the long-time Lions QB. Just want to thank everybody. That was the first step, Holmes told the media. Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. All rights reserved. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised 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. 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. 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. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. 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. 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. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. 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. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. He cited safety as well, I was talking with Ray (Agnew) about when we were with the Rams, drafted (safety) Jordan Fuller in the sixth round, but had a pretty good idea that hes a high-floor player thats going to end up being a starter, so but theres certain positions that you can kind of look at and assess that you may be able to find gold in the later rounds, and inside linebackers, its a good volume of them throughout the draft.. 30 overall. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. 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Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? 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. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. 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. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. 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? Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. 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. 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. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. 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). Do not expect them to change their core value seams. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. 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. And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [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. 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. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. "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. All rights reserved. We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.. #Lions GM Brad Holmes: Every position is on the table in free agency pic.twitter.com/inWkjQRv2i, Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) March 1, 2023. 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. 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 was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. 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It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. 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. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. Holmes adds that hes not against the idea of developing a quarterback while already having a starter in place. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. All rights reserved. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. 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. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. 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. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. 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. 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. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. 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. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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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. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. 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. That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 inkl. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. 2 position is. In the end, though, the Lions might choose to stay the course with the players they do bring into the mix. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. Owner Shiela Ford 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. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. 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. Have gotten, Hamp said target TCU 's Max Duggan in the,. 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