I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. 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. All rights reserved. Detroit finished the season winning eight of its final 10 games and nearly qualified for the postseason in the process. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. DETROIT (AP) Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. There was symbolism in selecting an image of Newsome, because like Holmes, the former Ravens general manager is Black. 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. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. Those outcomes havent gone so well for Detroit. Many will discount the need for quarterbacks because the team has a resurgent Jared Goff on the roster, but its clear that Holmes is interested in some kind of upgrade at the position. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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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. "Theres less than 10 in the league that are at the if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. 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. 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. Now Goff is the only QB on the roster. 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. 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. Its the cloth from which theyre cut, and its the same cloth woven around head coach Dan Campbell from his Saints and Dolphins days. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. Lions general manager Brad Holmes discussed the development of Jameson Williams. with two first-round picks inside the top 20. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. 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. ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will address reporters at 3 p.m. Tuesday following the conclusion of his first season in the big chair. The Lions have gone the bargain route at backup quarterback in both of Holmes seasons at the helm. Holmes on the rookie class: Said there is no way to predict Kerby Joseph picking Aaron Rodgers three times, or James Houstons historic run. The hiring of Holmesmerely continues the team'sgrowing legacy. compared Holmes to legendary ex-Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. 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. I think hes going to be just fine.. 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. That combined to put the youngster in a situation where he was playing catch up. [Lions new GM Brad Holmes is an exciting hire who wants 'game wreckers']. 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. With that kind of mindset, the sky could be the limit for Williams. All rights reserved. No cause of death was given. Spending big is subjective a little bit Dan and I have a plan that were going to stick to. If they add a big splash, it doesnt mean those young pieces wont play. 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. Hes not one of those egotistical maniacs. Not only that, Newsomewas the league's first Black general manager. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Its all hands on deck. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? 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. 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. 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. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. 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. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. The start: Brad Holmes is at the podium, rocking the Grit sweatshirt. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 10 in his season wrap-up, general manager Brad Holmes was asked about Williams. Holmes thanks the ownership for their continued support, belief and patience with what were trying to build in Detroit. 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. But now the standard is set and its not going to be compromised. 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. Holmes has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams organization, starting as a PR intern in 2003. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. Is quarterback in the mix at Pick 6? Adds that its fair to say theyre ahead of schedule, though. Detroit might have more money to spend this year, and that could lead to some dreaming of the team being aggressive. "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. Not a bridge. 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. It is the same with Dorsey, who was the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns before joining the Lions. 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. After a process 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. 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. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Holmes even compares Houstons bend to reminiscent of Robert Quinns. Holmes hopes the leagues commitment to diversity includes hiring practices with positions that assist general managers. 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. [9], On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions. 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.". He strongly believes the value in the position is late in the draft, not early. "Ozzie and I go all the way back to high school and I had the pleasure of working with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. 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