Theres less than 10 people of color that are at the director of college scouting role, Holmes said. Its seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days. 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. Thats something weve had a lot of conversations about. [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. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I think a little bit of what you saw, I dont think thats really anywhere close to where this kids gonna go, Holmes said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Holmes ability to use analytics to project which players will have success in the league, drawing on his 18 years of experience with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly impressed the Lions. 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. 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. In his previous role, Holmes collaborated with the Rams personnel directors to improve technological resources and enhance overall scouting procedures. It was evident early on that Brad is a proven leader who is ready for this opportunity. [2] At the conclusion of the public relations internship, Montgomery assisted Holmes in securing a position in the Rams player personnel department. They know us. 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. The Rams almost never valued LB before Day 3. As he said, the rookie had to deal with plenty including rehabbing an injury which he had never experienced before. Later in the season against Chicago, Williams was unleashed on a 40 yard reverse run. 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. 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. Holmes surrounded himself with people whose history tells the same story. I do think that there are some building blocks on this defense currently, Holmes insisted. [10] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn. Enter Holmes, and a potential change at the position this offseason. Follow him on Twitter@davebirkett. 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. The league has made progress on diversity in recent decades. Holmes joins Fontenot, Miamis Chris Grier and Clevelands Andrew Berry as Black general managers in the NFL. I have not had any discussions with Matt or any players. The team might need defense most of all, but they are going to cast a wide net to find improvements across the roster. 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. We know them. He likes the foundation the Lions have built and wants to approach this off-season the same as last year, Skol tweeted. Hes going to be a team guy. Has your view of drafting players with pre-existing injuries changed? But Ive got to do a better job of getting that rectified, Holmes said as shown in Bianchis tweet. 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. Once Holmes starts, well update the action above this post, so hit the refresh to keep up with the general manager. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. 2 position is. 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. Would a developmental rookieat any range of the draftbe considered enough internally, or is prioritizing a better veteran backup something the Lions value? Its all hands on deck. It is my job to evaluate the entire roster, Holmes said. While visiting home after the 1999 season, Holmes was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for a week. 2023 may be no exception, so those dreaming of Holmes changing things up may have to dream on. Since joining the Rams in 2003, Holmes worked under Rams front office executives Charley Armey, Jay Zygmunt, Billy Devaney, and Les Snead. 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. Its cool to see it materialize at the moment.. Theres less than 10 in the league that are, if you want to call it the assistant GM role, or whatever that No. Andrew also enjoys long walks on the beach, spending time with his beautiful wife, and playing both real-life and fantasy sports. 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During his career with the Rams, they had 20 All-Pro players and 37 Pro Bowlers. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Owner Shiela Ford "I had never heard what a vision board was, ever. I just want to be fair to the process, but obviously, Matt is a very good football player.. 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. One of the great features of the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis is the scheduled press conference time with head coaches and general managers. Definitely cutting edge, Hamp said. The play didnt count, but holy Jameson Williams speed is special. Defense might be a bigger priority than some of the other spots, but if there is a place of need on the Lions, its fair to remember it could be upgraded in the days ahead. Brad Holmes: Theres a mutual interest between the Lions and UFA running back Jamaal Williams pic.twitter.com/ZIUWE7tgry. Holmes says it wont, and that they will stick to that same approach -- selective, informed decisions on players they feel fit this teams culture. What do you view as the biggest key to the late-season success? 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. The Detroit Lions have a new general manager: Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. I have full trust.. What was the thought behind giving Aaron Glenn a contract extension? That was in the first draft of that era when the Rams tabbed Alec Ogletree at No. 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. 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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. He has a rare elite ability to pull a team out and right the ship.. Fontenot is not permitted to meet with teams in-person yet, per NFL rules, because the Saints remain in the postseason and Fontenot works out of the team's Louisiana headquarters. In terms of where Williams is heading, Holmes admits that the rookie is a hard worker that simply wants to be on the field playing the game and playing it hard. Here are a few questions I want to ask Holmes at the combine in our limited press conference time. Last year, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes surprised 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? And when I was an area scout, I just wanted to be the best area scout. Eschewing popular, highly-rated prospects at linebacker is not an accident for Holmes. It seems a matter of time now before a deal is done, and thats good news for the Lions and their franchise. 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 Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 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. 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. This post will update with quotes and more while Holmes delivers remarks and answers questions from those in attendance. In the time Holmes was the director of collegiate scouting, they took exactly one non-EDGE linebacker in the first 120 picks. Just want to thank everybody. Whatever the role is, he said. He didnt take another off-ball LB before the fourth round until his final draft in Cleveland in 2019, Sione Takitaki in the third. 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. Holmes will oversee the Lions football operations and report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood. NFL Combine: Brad Holmes Drops Interesting Hints About Lions Offseason, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Spending big in free agency? 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. Points to making tough decisions on the staff through each of his first two years. "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 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. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will have his podium time with the media on Wednesday. Theres not one position we can think of offense and defense that we need to address. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his He is also the nephew of former Detroit Lions defensive back Luther Bradley, a 1978 first-round draft pick. In 2003, Holmes was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a public relations intern. 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. And theres no doubt he was going to be a college director soon. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. 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. The Lions head into the offseason with two first-round picks inside the top 20, and an opportunity to bolster their blossoming roster. 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. Paton agreed to a six-year deal to become Denver Broncos GM on Thursday. 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). The Detroit Lions have the flexibility to potentially trade up or down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Please dont get mad at me like if I dont use the word rebuild if I just continue to pivot towards retool, Holmes said. The highlights show a player who could be primed for a major sophomore season. Said he wasnt satisfied with their situation entering 2022 pic.twitter.com/bzGup6zLHC. Dorseys drafts showed a similar pattern. Choosing to keep or trade quarterback Matthew Stafford along with trying to improve the defense will be their top priorities. This will be the first time weve had a chance to interact with Holmes since his immediate post-season press conference right after the Week 18 win over the Packers. While tearing the team apart and starting over seems to make sense in the long term, it does not to the first-time general manager in charge of the franchise. 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. The Lions hired Holmes after an exhaustive search that included interviews with 12 different candidates, including three former general managers. I know a lot was made about that first game and was he going to be on punt team and all that stuff. 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