Indianapolis — The Detroit Lions have two first-round selections in the upcoming draft, but at his media session earlier in the week, general manager Brad Holmes was asked if it was almost like he had three, given last year’s No. 12 pick, wide receiver Jameson Williams, is expected to be at full strength after spending
His latest comments on Jameson Williams weren’t revolutionary, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes is holding expectations high for the young wide receiver. The six-game sample from Jameson Williams were a tease, as both of his touches went for at least 40 yards and he was eased into action coming off a torn ACL in
Through the first two years under coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions have done a decent job hiding their intentions in the NFL Draft. But one thing we know about this regime is how much they value personality and passion. And while tape will still be the primary source of…
One aspect of team building that doesn’t get talked about as much is the difficult decisions general managers have to make regarding free agency and retaining one’s own players. And for the Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes—that is the portion of the rebuild they are currently dealing with.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Detroit Lions are making big plans to get more out of explosive wide receiver Jameson Williams next season, and that could include using him on returns. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp embraced the idea of incorporating Williams into a return role next season, when the team expects him fully healthy after
Dan Campbell said something worrisome on Wednesday at the NFL combine. It seemed like an innocuous comment at first. But I’ve heard it said enough by other coaches and general managers over the years that feels like it’s time for teams to revamp their process for interviewing prospective draft picks. It’s been no secret for
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Tim Twentyman is on the road again, this time taking the podcast to Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Combine. In this episode of Twentyman in the Huddle, presented by Microsoft, Tim is joined by producer PJ Clark as the two discuss the key takeaways from Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell meeting with the media on
Indianapolis — If you’re from Detroit, you’re conditioned to be defensive about outside perceptions of the city. Those perceptions have admittedly shifted in a positive direction in recent years, but the lazy jokes and stereotypes never fully fade. But, for new Detroit Lions running backs coach and assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery, this is where
Indianapolis — From year-to-year, there are no guarantees in the NFL. That goes for players, coaches, executives — the whole lot. So one might understand if, say, head-coaching candidates and Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson were disappointed they’ll return to the Motor City in the same roles as last year. But as
INDIANAPOLIS — Jake Moody grabbed his coat and hopped in his car as soon as he got the text. Calvin Johnson and Matt Prater were at a pizza place in Northville, and when Moody, a kicker at Northville High at the time, heard the news, he raced out the door hoping to meet one of
On the possibility Jamaal Williams leaves, however unlikely or remote it seems, these 4 free agent running backs are realistic pivot options for the Detroit Lions. Coming off the best season of his career, and what some will say will stand up as his clear career year, Jamaal Williams is hitting free agency. He has
INDIANAPOLIS — It was a whirlwind two weeks for Ben Johnson, preparing for a Week 18 game that he thought could vault the Detroit Lions into the playoffs, deflatingly conducting player exit interviews when that didn’t happen, then cramming to interview for three head coaching jobs in less than a week. At one point, Johnson
After a disappointing season for him, the Detroit Lions are effectively going back to square one with D’Andre Swift. In an effort to have him at full strength going into last season, the Detroit Lions carefully managed D’Andre Swift’s workload in training camp and preseason games. In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles it started