Lions' Message to Fans Ahead of 2023 Training Camp

Brad Holmes says Lions deserve the NFL buzz that team has received.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes understands the significant amount of NFL buzz the team has received over the last six months. 

While everyone in the organization is aware of the elevated expectations heading into the 2023 season, there is still a certain level of awareness the buzz generated does not mean the team has arrived in any type of way. 

From head coach Dan Campbell to all of the coaching staff on down to the roster, the inability to make the postseason in 2022 is a staunch reminder there is significantly more work to do, especially if the team wants to host a playoff game this year at Ford Field. 

Appearing on "The Season with Peter Schrager," Holmes explained his message to fans ahead of training camp, which is set to kickoff in approximately one week.

"Just continue to stick with this and just continue to know that we're not done yet," said Holmes. "Just know that we're always going to work hard, keep our pedal to the metal, always going to stay aggressive.

"I love the fact that it's a lot of this is what they call buzz and hope. I think this fanbase and our city deserves that just through all that they've been through. But at the end of the day, me and Dan know that we haven't made the playoffs yet," Holmes continued. "And so that's what has to be. We got to get in the dance. We have full faith and optimism that I think we have the right structure in place that we can get that done." 

Despite all the rhetoric that takes place during the offseason, Detroit's third-year general manager understands the results have to come to fruition out on the football field, especially this season. 

"We got to go out there and prove it. And that's how we're wired," Holmes said. "We're all about accountability and earning it and doing it the right way. And that's what the city of Detroit is. It's roll up your sleeves, get it done. No excuses. And just know that your football team is doing the exact same thing. I think there is a lot of reasons for the optimism and excitement. But, I do think that, you know, all bearing healthy and all that, I do think that the fans will be really excited."