Brad Holmes Earns Second Interview with Detroit Lions for GM Position

Read more on the second interview granted to Brad Holmes for the Detroit Lions' general manager vacancy.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly flying in a candidate to conduct a second interview to fill the vacancy at the general manager position. 

"Los Angeles Rams' director of college scouting Brad Holmes is flying to Detroit tonight for his second GM interview with the Lions on Wednesday, per source. Holmes already had Zoomed with the Lions and also had a second interview with Atlanta. He now is tracking to land a GM job," ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted Tuesday. 

Los Angeles Rams' director of college scouting Brad Holmes is flying to Detroit tonight for his second GM interview with the Lions on Wednesday, per source. Holmes already had Zoomed with the Lions and also had a second interview with Atlanta. He now is tracking to land a GM job.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2021

Holmes has worked with the Rams organization for the past 18 seasons, and he played a role in the drafting of Aaron Donald back in 2014.

"He’s a sharp young man, extreme attention to detail. Very personable. Demands quality work out of his scouts," said former Rams vice president of player personnel Tony Softli, via the Detroit Free Press. "I’m glad he’s getting his name out there. I think there’s a couple guys that are probably going to be ahead of him from an experience standpoint, but if you want a young go-getter, align things up right and work with the coaches, the trainers, the communications department, the equipment guy, all that. He’s one of those guys, for sure."

Detroit has now officially completed 11 interviews for its vacant general manager position. 

Team president Rod Wood has expressed that the team would meet in person with its finalists before making its final decisions.

Former Lions general manager Bob Quinn was dismissed along with head coach Matt Patricia following the Lions' 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving. 

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