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Brad Holmes Defends Dan Campbell, Takes 'Offense' to Recent Criticisms

Brad Holmes would like head coach Dan Campbell to be recognized for "elite" traits as a person and as a head coach.

John Maakaron

New Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is irked that certain members of the media have only focused on short soundbites from head coach Dan Campbell's media sessions. 

"Sometimes, I kind of take a little offense that's all that's put out about him all the time," Holmes told The Detroit News. "He is incredibly intelligent and smart. …He's an elite leader, an elite communicator, he has elite presence. He has a lot of special, elite traits, not only as a coach, but as a human being. The way he treats people, you don't find that all the time." 

Joy Taylor, co-host of "The Herd," recently upset the majority of Lions supporters when she tweeted out, "I want better for you Lions fans. That’s all," after seeing Campbell wearing a racing helmet last week. 

In a recent Q&A with SI All Lions, Taylor explained her reasoning for the recent criticism. 

Taylor commented, "I think you can have fun. I think you can make jokes. I think you can wear the helmet and do all that goofy stuff after you've shown I'm serious. This is a serious organization. Not that you have to be serious 24/7. We know that. But, present yourself in a way that you're building something. And, to me, it just seems kind of gimmicky and silly."

After nearly a week of debating irritated fans, Taylor posted on social media her submission to the barrage of backlash she faced.

"I give up Lions fans I submit! Y’all got it figured out! Biting knee caps and wearing racing helmets is the way to victory. I can’t argue with y’all no more! Let’s talk Week 17."

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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