Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. Here's why. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. Barnes and Rodriguez will have prominent roles in the Lions 4-2 defense in 2022, along with veteran Alex Anzalone and free agent signee, Chris Board. 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. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. 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In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. 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. 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. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. And once he realized that goal, he contentedly threw himself fully into the work, as opposed to focusing on future aspirations. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. I go, 'Yeah, thats why we hired him.' Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. Holmes doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. Marc Skol Jr. was taking in the Holmes presser, and recounted how Detroits general manager feels as if the team has a solid foundation and wants to continue the same process forward this offseason. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. Here are five free-agent receivers Lions could target 5425 Wisconsin Ave That was the first step, Holmes told the media. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. Since middle school, when he skipped school to watch the NFL Draft, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes dreamed of being an scout. 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. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. 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 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. #Lions pic.twitter.com/ezRwSNPsJL, NFL Unlimited (@NFLUnlimited) January 9, 2023. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. The Lions started the season 1-6 and appeared headed for another top-3 overall pick before a fantastic surge. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. 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. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? 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 Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. 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. Getty Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. Were saving discussions with all of our UFAs who are on expiring deals. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. The organization, though, clearly wasnt down on what Williams was able to accomplish at all. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Whatever the role is, he said. Holmes played defensive tackle and was a captain at North Carolina A&T, graduating in 2002 with a degree in journalism and mass communications. We are thrilled to introduce him to our fans as a member of our football family.. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. Not with Holmes in charge. 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 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. 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Unlike the Lions previous search in 2016 when they hired Quinn after interviewing just three candidates, they talked to many more men to fill the pivotal position. Believe what Holmes and Agnew said about not valuing linebackers early in the draft. Thats more of a question for Dan. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. 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. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. 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. 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. Read news from 100s of titles, curated specifically for you. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. 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. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. 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. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. Advertisement The league has long had the Rooney Rule in place, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs, including head coach and general manager. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. 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. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. 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. 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. Were having discussions now currently. A more stable option with Goff figures to be on the table. 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. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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. Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. Think hes still developing. Well address the fifth-year option at the right time. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. Perhaps more importantly, the leaguenow is rewarding teams, not for hiring minorities, but for developing them for top jobs. During his tenure leading the teams college scouting department, Holmes helped the Rams capture two NFC West titles en route to three playoff berths and an appearance in Super Bowl LIII. 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. [14], Holmes is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola.[13]. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked 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. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. 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. Holmes joined the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). In 2013, the Rams elevated Holmes to Director of College Scouting, where he was responsible for overseeing the team's college scouting operations for eight seasons. Hes extremely trustworthy, so I feel strongly that he would do a super job.". All rights reserved. I dont think anything he did this year was anywhere remotely close to where hes going to go.. Please check your email for a confirmation. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Russia said it would use, Iran Schoolgirls Targeted by More Poison Attacks, Sparking Protests. His father, Mel Holmes, battled similar resistance as a Black offensive lineman with the Pittsburgh Steelersin the early 1970s, when the position was predominantly White during that era. 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