Allen Park — The Detroit Lions weren’t actively shopping cornerback Jeff Okudah, according to general manager Brad Holmes. But when the Atlanta Falcons reached out to express interest in the former first-round pick, it quickly became clear to Holmes the move was the right one for all parties. “It was just the right time and
Brad Holmes was not shopping for trades when he dealt tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at last year’s NFL trade deadline. “You get the call and sometimes it just lines up and it makes sense for all parties and it just did,” Holmes recalled in his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Holmes
Not that he would say anything otherwise publicly, but Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes conveyed positive thoughts about Jalen Carter’s pre-draft visit. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes closed his opening statement to his pre-draft press conference on Thursday on a fairly humorous note, but with a grain of truth. Brad Holmes to wrap
Allen Park — Whether it’s the high-profile debate about selecting Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter at the top of the NFL Draft or adding a lesser-known prospect with character concerns in the later rounds, one thing is clear: Detroit Lions leadership, including owner Sheila Hamp, will be on the same page regarding those decisions. “That’s
There is a growing contingency—particularly among the analytics community—that believe drafting a running back in the first round is a cardinal sin. The argument is based on several things, but at the core of the debate is that the running back position has been devalued in today’s pass-heavy game, the shelf-life of a running back…
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Here are the highlights of his 35-minute session from Allen Park, one week from the 2023 NFL draft: • Holmes said the Lions are in a “unique” situation with an abundance of draft capital and a roster that already is expected to contend
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Allen Park — Holding the No. 2 pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes understandably had an easier time narrowing down his options well ahead of making the selection. Even the previous year, his first on the job, the then-rookie GM had a concrete plan for the team’s first-round choice at
Should the Detroit Lions call the San Francisco 49ers to attempt to make a trade for Trey Lance? Would the Lions be wise to try to acquire a former third-overall pick? Brad Holmes must consider acquiring Trey Lance in an NFL trade. Mike Kimber from Lions Nation Unite thinks about a possible Detroit Lions trade.
One of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL Draft is where Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter will land. Once thought to be arguably the best talent in this year’s entire class, this offseason has raised certain red flags for the prospect. First, he was involved in an alleged street racing incident that ended…
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat with Carlos and Shawn this week. The guys talk how certain members of the Lions organization are handling the expectations for the upcoming
Hear from Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes as he speaks to the media on April 20, 2023. Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2OABzdx More Lions NFL Action: https://bit.ly/3epKf5l #DetroitLions #Lions #NFL Keep up-to-date on all things Lions: Visit https://www.detroitlions.com/ Follow: https://twitter.com/Lions Follow: https://www.instagram.com/detroitlionsnfl/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLions
The Detroit Lions offensive line is arguably the team’s biggest strength. The team currently features three first-round picks, three Pro Bowl talents, and to make things even better, three of their starters are 26 years old or younger. They are built both for the here and now and the future.
We are almost there. With a little over a week left until the 2023 NFL Draft, mock draft season is behind us. And if you’re like me, you feel like once you have seen several mock drafts, you have seen them all. Well, let me introduce you to the wackiest mock draft of them all—ESPN’s…
Our 2023 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft has made it into the second round, and so far, we have seen 47 picks come off the board, bringing us back to the Detroit Lions and pick No. 48 overall. If you haven’t been following along with all of the selections, you can get caught up…
Jason Hanson was a unicorn. The Detroit Lions took Hanson in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft, and Hanson went on to have an illustrious 21-year career with the team. He made two Pro Bowls, he was inducted into the Lions’ ring of honor in 2013, and he holds the NFL record for
Amon-Ra St. Brown is quickly leaning on Marvin Jones as a veteran mentor by Brad Berreman Lions fans finally have a legitimate reason to be excited and FanDuel Sportsbook is making it easy for you if you’re not fully convinced yet. New users who sign up with FanDuel for the first time will be treated
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ▶ Current roster: David Montgomery, D’Andre Swift, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson ▶ Short-term need: Two out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: 6.5 out of 10
Team reporter Dannie Rogers sat down with Lions defensive line coach John Scott on his coaching career, plus more! Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2OABzdx More Lions NFL Action: https://bit.ly/3epKf5l #DetroitLions #Lions #NFL Keep up-to-date on all things Lions: Visit https://www.detroitlions.com/ Follow: https://twitter.com/Lions Follow: https://www.instagram.com/detroitlionsnfl/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLions
Marvin Jones is back with the Detroit Lions, and Amon-Ra St. Brown is quickly taking advantage of having the veteran presence around. Marvin Jones’ return to the Detroit Lions in free agency is easily met with rampant positivity from fans. Apart from whatever he can offer on the field, he will be a valuable veteran