On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions officially introduced Brad Holmes as their next general manager.
Prior to introducing Holmes as the team’s next GM, Lions’ owner Sheila Ford Hamp explained the criteria that were used to hire Holmes, adding that everyone was absolutely blown away by Holmes and that he was the unanimous choice.
Sheila Ford Hamp on what the Lions were looking for in their new GM: "Natural leader, engaging communicator and someone who could help us lead a culture shift for the entire Lions’ organization."
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) January 19, 2021
Lions’ team president Rod Wood then chimed in by reading a list of qualities that were used to measure each candidate.
Rod Wood read a list of qualities they measured each interview up against:
-Culture builder
-Inclusive
-Exceptional listener
-Excellent communicator
-Ability to lead
-Acknowledging what they don’t know
-Collaborates well with head coach
-Balances needs of today & future— Tori Petry (@sportstori) January 19, 2021
Ford Hamp made it very clear that she is extremely excited to have Brad Holmes as the team’s next GM, even though he was not on their initial list.
