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. I know the team expected to get better results, but the root cause of those wins is subject to interpretation. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. You better buckle up for One Pride.. 2 position is. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. [8], In 2013, Holmes was named the Rams Director of College Scouting. 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. On another offseason with assets and draft capital: Said he felt the juice on the flight home, Man, its time to get players now. 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. The Lions have gone the bargain route at backup quarterback in both of Holmes seasons at the helm. [Meet theLions head coach candidate: Todd Bowles is ready for second chance]. 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. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. Obviously, you look at where we were at defensively, wed like to add more on defense. 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. He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. 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. 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. 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 the nephew of former Lions' first-round pick Luther Bradley, Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers'. Hes going to have to be dedicated in his approach and we can provide all the resources and lay it all out, but hes going to have to to take the accountability and do it on his own, Holmes said. Obviously because we traded up for him and made the move for him, we all had the same beliefs. 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. 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. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Brad Holmes speaks during the 2022 NFL combine. 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. So that is something were going to need to address whether its here in free agency or in the draft. 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Holmes on WR Jameson Williams: I dont think (what you saw) is anyone close to where this kid is going to go. Holmes said the first hurdle was getting him cleared, and then it was tough when competing with the receivers who had already developed chemistry with Goff. Copyright And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. The Lions announced the hiring later Thursday afternoon. Powered by. Its all hands on deck. Taking to For example, the Rams will receive two third-round draftpicks for grooming Holmes to earn Detroit's GM job. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. He also thanks the game-day operations and coaching staff for the impressive work. 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. All rights reserved. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. All rights reserved. Detroit interviewed Fontenot, Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Thomas Dimitroff, Louis Riddick, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Kyle OBrien, Lance Newmark, Rob Lohman and George Paton. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. You know, all the way up until obviously being in the director of college scouting role (with the Rams), I was truly just trying to be the best college director in the entire league.". "Ozzie Newsome is a dear friend of mine, a good, good friend of mine," Montgomery said. After a process This is his first time going through an injury and a rehab process like he had to go through. 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 Copyright 2022 by WTOP. LIONS PRINCIPAL OWNER AND CHAIRMAN SHEILA FORD HAMP, On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. There is a risk/reward balance with selecting players with preexisting injuries, and I wonder if Holmes calculus has changed based on his experiences with drafting them in Detroit. 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. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. Holmes is expected to address reporters 3 p.m. Tuesday after the teams 9-8 finish. Look up to people like Chris Grier, look up to people like Andrew Berry, that are in these roles to provide hope.. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. All rights reserved. Not only that, Newsomewas the league's first Black general manager. View our. [6][7] In 1999, he was voted team captain and helped A&T win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black college football national championship. Stafford has two years left on his $135 million, five-year contract. Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed plenty of interesting takeaways meeting with the media at the NFL combine. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. All rights reserved. Player development remains king around these parts. I have full trust.. 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. 99 overall in 2013. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. 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. We had some terrific other people that we could have gotten, Hamp said. 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. 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. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. 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. 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. This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. 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). Paying an uninspiring combination of Tim Boyle, David Blough and Nate Sudfeld relatively low wages worked as long as Jared Goff played every snap. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. 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. Advertisement "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. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. Lions mock offseason v3.0: Pre-combine edition. "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. Newsome, the NFL's first Black general manager, built the Ravens into two-time Super Bowl champions. Just want to thank everybody. 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. Coming back here now as the general manager, that was definitely a pinch-me moment where it really just sunk in.. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Northwest D.C. 7 passengers taken to hospitals after turbulence diverts flight to Dulles. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. He helped guide the selection of Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the No. NOW PLAYING: my-wife-makes-250k-a-month-on-onlyfans-love-dont-judge 2023 The Associated Press. gave defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a fresh contract extension. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. Not a bridge. In fact, three Black general managers have been hired the past twocycles. Powered by. The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. We know them. So, to add more diversity to those levels, to make the pipeline even stronger, I think it will be definitely a step forward.". It would be nice to hear Holmes explain the thought process behind the Glenn extension. Suggest a correction Required fields are marked It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. Following his playing career, Holmes obtained a job with Enterprise Rent A Car while attempting to begin a career in professional sports. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. I feel like last year we left training camp kind of sliding into home plate trying to fill that backup quarterback role. 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. 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. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. Copyright 2023 inkl. 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. 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. Holmes doesnt think theyre one player away from being at the top, either. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. "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. 2023 www.freep.com. Were having discussions now currently. 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. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. They have 3 months to figure out who they want with the No. Hes going to do what it takes for the team. 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. 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.". 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. "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. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Video related to brad holmes explains why jameson williams didnt make fast impact for lions. 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. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. Detroit was 5-11 last season its 13th season with double digits in losses this century and has had only one playoff victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. Do not expect this team to draft a linebacker early. You can always look at past success at certain positions that you may be able to hit on in the later rounds, Holmes said, speaking in response to a question about Rodriguez specifically. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year. 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). 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 That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. 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. Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general. Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at a more conservative approach to free agency at Combine. Several UFOs have hovered above Russia in recent days, worrying pro-Kremlin figures. "His reports were on par," Softli said. pic.twitter.com/diSGcyAyQn, Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) March 1, 2023. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. 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. And breaking racial barriersis important in Holmes family. I had not been in this building since I interviewed for that PR internship, he said. "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Holmes to Detroit," Lions owner Sheila Ford Hampsaid in a statement. And thats why this team finished above .500 and feels headed in the right direction. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. Last year, the Lions managed to do short-term deals to build depth while using the draft to build their team. Holmes has been aggressive in selecting payers coming off of collegiate injuries. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. My question here is based on the internal view of the validity of the late rise. 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. Well determine what that role is and a lot of it is on him too. 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. Goffs backup is currently Nate Sudfeld, and that might not be good enough for the future. 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. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. [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. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 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. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. 5425 Wisconsin Ave As Holmes pointed out, there may have been a good reason for things not being as big statistically speaking for Williams. 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. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. Holmes previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. 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. John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety? Do the raised expectations increase the need for a more capable backup for Goff, should he get injured? That was expanded this past year to include coordinator and additional front office positions. 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. 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. 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. But hes not surprised that they had success. One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites. ", REACTION:Why Lions hiring Brad Holmes reminds ofSteelers hiring Mike Tomlin, THE VISION:Lions end up trading Patriot Way for the Rams Standard. 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