DETROIT (AP) — Brad Holmes was not even a candidate when the Detroit Lions began their search for a general manager nearly two months ago. After a process that included interviewing him and 11 others for the vacancy, Holmes won the Lions over and landed a job he didn't dream of when his NFL career began as a public relations intern in 2003. “He stood out to us as the perfect fit," team owner Sheila Ford Hamp said on a Zoom call with reporters on Tuesday, days after the team agreed to a deal with Holmes. The Lions love Holmes' combination of leadership skills, intelligence and personality along with his collaborative approaches. Holmes' ability to use analytics to project which players will have success in the league, drawing on his 18 years of experience with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly impressed the Lions. “Definitely cutting edge," Hamp said.Read more on NewsOK.com
Lions Hire Gm Brad Holmes After He Wasn't On Original List
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