Duration: 00:51 16 mins ago. Dan Campbell explains why he brought John Fox into the Lions as a senior defensive assistant coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. When Holmes returned to Detroits training facility last week for a second interview, it hit him how far he has come in his career. Read more on whether Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes should target TCU's Max Duggan in the 2023 NFL Draft. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. 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. [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. I thought of when I was able to get this role, I said, Well, I hope that I can be that same symbolism of hope for younger kids, Black and brown kids, that can look up to people like myself, Holmes said. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. "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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. 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.. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Not a bridge. It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. 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. "I take a lot of pride in that in terms of when I cut out that picture of Ozzie Newsome hoisting up that trophy, I thought of when I was able to get this role, I said, Well, I hope that I can be that same symbolism of hope for younger kids, Black and Brown kids, that can look up to people like myself,'" Holmes said. Holmes, the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley,spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. Here's why. Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. 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. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. 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 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. He was trying to work on chemistry with Goff essentially on the fly during crunch time of a season. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. Definitely different from pretty much what weve been doing here.. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @andrewelmquist1 as well! 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. Holmes on Jared Goff: I was always confident in him because Ive been with him since the get-go. 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. Thats true even if Goff doesnt lose his job. [12], Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. Heading into the 2023 offseason, he has a chance to help the team take some major steps forward to the future. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. Would love your thoughts, please comment. View our. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. [13][6] Holmes cousin, Alex Barron, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2005. 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. All rights reserved. 2023 The Associated Press. It seems Holmes thinks the Lions have that guy and more for the future in Williams. No cause of death was given. Since middle school, when he skipped school to watch the NFL Draft, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes dreamed of being an scout. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. Over the weekend, a representative for the Queen of Pop's family announced that Anthony had died on Friday at the age of 66. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. 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. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. Were having discussions now currently. The draft picks stepped up and looked fantastic in both 2021 and 2022. This time around, the Lions hired a relatively young director of (college) scouting, Brad Holmes, and theyll attempt to borrow ideas from the Rams system in which he was groomed. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. Special assistant John Dorsey took one off-ball LB before Day 3 exactly once in six drafts. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. Holmes attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was captain of the football team, and was also elected homecoming king. But hes not surprised that they had success. 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. Thats how he is. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Would love your thoughts, please comment. ", DEEP DIVE:Lions GM Brad Holmes has a first-round pick in his family tree. 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. 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. 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. Spending big in free agency? Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. The team whittled its list down to a handful of finalists, including New Orleans Saints assistant GM Terry Fontenot,but met only with Holmes for a second, in-person interview. 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. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. 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. Brad Holmes Explains Why Jameson Williams Didnt Make Fast Impact for Lions, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Powered by. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? 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. Meeting with the media, Holmes addressed some of the early concepts of the offseason, and dropped some telling hints about some moves the team could look to make in the days ahead. You better buckle up for One Pride.. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised How much value do you place in the backup QB spot now that expectations for the team are raised? Holmes, 41,has never run a building before, but Bill Hayes, Holmes' former college coach at North Carolina A&T, said that should not be a problem for a former team captain who has natural leadership ability. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. Owner Shiela Ford From the research into their draft tendencies when Holmes and the front office were brought in. Holmes joins the Lions after spending the previous 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2003-2020). 2 position is. 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Brad just struck us as head and shoulders above., Follow Larry Lage at https://twitter.com/larrylage, More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL. 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. Jameson kind of had to start that after he got healthy and clear to get back on the field.. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. 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. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. The league has made progress on diversity in recent decades. A few things have happened since then, from coaching staff changes to the shift to draft season and free agency. Black college football national championship, "Why they got into scouting: Los Angeles Rams college scouting director Brad Holmes", "Rams GM makes changes He replaces three scouts, gets new director of security", "Snead completes makeover of Rams scouting department", "Hooper: Rams scouting director traces roots back to Chamberlain", "Detroit Lions hire Rams' Brad Holmes, a 'proven leader,' as next general manager", "Aggie Star's Work on the Field and in the Classroom Put Him in the NFL", "Cleveland/LA/St. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his 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. How binding does he expect it to be? 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. Now Holmes hopes to be an inspiration to other young people of color the way Newsomeinspired him years ago. Its clear the Lions feel that way about Williams as well, especially with even more NFL seasoning. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. 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. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. Holmes doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. 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. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. [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. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. 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. The general manager is asked about the evolution of his approach to free agency, and whether that changes. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. Holmes is expected to address reporters 3 p.m. Tuesday after the teams 9-8 finish. Holmes was asked about the plans for free agency, and as he admitted, anything is possible. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. 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. Specifically, there are a few things to sort out with regards to the role Williams will have, but a lot of that will be determined by how he is able to work with his teammates as well as grind through 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. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? 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. The biggest move to start this offseason could be with running back Jamaal Williams. In his first draft in Kansas City, he picked Nico Johnson in the fourth round, No. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. 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. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 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. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Taking to Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. We know them. Whatever the role is, he said. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Holmes provided an honest answer that confirms what his actions in two years of running the Lions have indicated:. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. Theres a good reason for why that is the case in the mind of the boss, as well. Advertisement YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Though he didnt score on the play thanks to a flag, Williams showed the goods in Week 18 against Green Bay as well. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. He is a budding analyst in the sports industry, working with The Cold Wire, EatWatchBet and the Commish Brands. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have a son, B.J., and a daughter, Lola. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Goffs backup is currently Nate Sudfeld, and that might not be good enough for the future. His Lions held tight until trading up to get Derrick Barnes from Purdue in the fourth round in 2021 and waited until the sixth round in 2022 to snag Oklahoma States Malcolm Rodriguez. Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? 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. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. 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. 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. Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become teams new Executive Vice President and General Manager. 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). You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Copyright 99 overall in 2013. Jameson Williams excited by a big play against Chicago in 2023. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. 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. The Atlanta Falcons had Holmes as a finalist before hiring Terry Fontenot as general manager on Tuesday. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. Brad Holmes says he has to do a better job of solving the backup QB position. 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.". Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. 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. 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Holmes played an integral role in drafting several key players on the Rams current roster, including DT Aaron Donald, QB Jared Goff, WR Cooper Kupp and S John Johnson. [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. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. The Lions have announced interviews with six head coaching candidates: Darrell Bevell, who finished the 2020 season as interim head coach; ex-Bengals coach Marvin Lewis; Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell, who served a brief stint as Miami Dolphins interim head coach; and coordinators Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers, Eric Bieniemy of the Kansas City Chiefs and Arthur Smith of the Tennessee Titans. It took time well into the season before all three showed flashes of being key pieces in 2023 and beyond. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. 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 Lions love Holmes combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. 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