According to a report from Lindsey Thiry, the Detroit Lions are expected to interview Brad Holmes for their current GM vacancy.
Holmes, who is the Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting, is also a candidate for the GM opening with the Atlanta Falcons.
If this report holds true, Holmes will become the 8th known interview with the Lions.
Brad Holmes, the Rams director of college scouting, is expected to interview for the Lions' general manager opening, sources tell ESPN. Holmes also is a candidate for the job with the Atlanta Falcons. He's spent 18 years climbing the ranks with the Rams. https://t.co/GfM9kDWu5f
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 24, 2020
From ESPN:
In eight seasons as director of college scouting, Holmes helped construct a roster that won consecutive division titles in 2017 and 2018, made an appearance in Super Bowl LIII and is on the brink of clinching a third playoff berth in four seasons in 2020.
Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Todd Gurley II and two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Jared Goff are among notable selections Holmes helped oversee.
Recently, as the Rams have gone four years without a first-round pick, Holmes has helped identify mid-to-late-round selections that have played prominent roles, including safety John Johnson III, tight end Tyler Higbee and safety Jordan Fuller.
Holmes, who turned 41 in July, has the support of many within the Rams organization, where he has made an impact beyond roster construction.
“He’s become a valued voice in our organization as part of our leadership team on social justice and diversity issues, helping us lead a diverse group of people,” Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff said. “Brad is one of the more valued voices we have in our building.”
Though I am still leaning towards Ed Dodd as my No. 1 hire for the Lions’ GM position, Holmes is No. 2 and gaining steam. That being said, we can all expect for Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press to bash this signing if it happens. Granted, he will bash any signing!
Nation, would you like this hire.
