Lions GM Brad Holmes says franchise has more than one chance to compete for Super Bowl title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions GM Brad Holmes says franchise has more than one chance to compete for Super Bowl title

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes wrapped up his team’s season that ended in the NFC championship game and looked ahead to the future for the franchise, speaking for 11-plus minutes and delivering a message before taking a question. “I don’t want anybody to think that this was a one shot, Cinderella, magical journey that just happened,” Holmes said Monday at his season-ending news conference. “And again, that wasn’t a, ‘Man, we got lucky.’ No, that’s what we expected and fell short, but still accomplished a lot.” Detroit had its best season in generations largely because it had more hits than misses in the draft the past three years under Holmes, who began reshaping the long-suffering franchise by selecting offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. People didn’t want us to wait until the fourth round to draft a wide receiver.” The Lions, like all NFL teams, will look much different next season after making additions in free agency, via trades and the draft.

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Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Iowa, Campbell was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s 4-3 base scheme. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter at Iowa, LaPorta was the featured target in offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s offense, …

Lions 2023 NFL Draft takeaways: Unconventional picks can help team win now, and later
1 year, 7 months ago

Lions 2023 NFL Draft takeaways: Unconventional picks can help team win now, and later

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Lions GM Brad Holmes entered the weekend with a single objective. “We don’t want to take a step back and we don’t want to stay stagnant,” Holmes told local reporters Saturday, putting a bow on the 2023 NFL Draft. The picks Round Pick Player Position School 1 12 Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama 1 18 Jack Campbell …

NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are going into the NFL draft set up to build upon the relative success they had last season, finishing with a surge that gave them a winning record for the first time since 2017. “You definitely want to take advantage of having this kind of capital,” Holmes said Thursday, a week before the draft. “Those …

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell
1 year, 11 months ago

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with a lot of excitement and a dash of hope. The Lions were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in the preseason, firing up fans who enjoyed seeing and hearing coach Dan Campbell and players such as running back Jamaal Williams behind the scenes, and they ended …

Lions agree to deal with Rams executive Brad Holmes as GM
3 years, 11 months ago

Lions agree to deal with Rams executive Brad Holmes as GM

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with Brad Holmes on Thursday to be their general manager. “Throughout our search for a new general manager, Brad was someone who stood out immediately,” Lions president and CEO Rod Wood said in a statement. “We look forward to him helping lead our organization as we take the next steps as a team.” The …

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