Brad Holmes Press Conference | January 23, 2025

[@SeanMog]

The disappointment I feel after a 15-2 season is new. The frustration I feel about losing both coordinators is new. It's not the dull, long pain of being a bad team. It's the sharp pain that comes from having success and still coming up short. These are good problems to have. Keep cooking Brad.

[@destineddeviation828]

I love this analogy

[@alexandrashaw314]

Such a good point!

[@marytee1499]

The good news is that Detroit will get some compensatory draft picks from the Rooney Rule.

[@TyLovePie]

Well said

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

@@marytee1499 yeah but that picks isnt till 2026 and that player likely won't be big part of team till 2027 cause this team is so good now

[@TheSchmadz]

We are so lucky to have Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. As long as these two are here I don’t care who leaves.

[@moif]

You missed the news, my guy.

[@TheAniconic]

@@moif What are you talking about?

[@alexthomas748]

Facts I'm with you. Brag Holmes and Dan Campbell are the lions pillars to the franchise.

[@lakishajohnson2175]

🐻 👇

[@andrewrochon6410]

See for me the difference is where. I can wish AG well and success because the jets success doesnt directly effect us. But I cant wish Ben success in our division I hope for your complete failure. Had Ben gone to coach for brady and the raiders id have said best of luck. But ben went to a rival so I wish you nothing but a dumpster fire. If Hank Fraley takes seattle job, good luck, you decide to go with Ben I hope it fails. Hank decides to stay and be our OC, well we loved you all along Hank and thrilled your back.

[@majones117]

Despite how it ended, this is the most fun I have had as a football fan in my life.

[@ericsanger4408]

You are very young.

[@shreybodapati5970]

@@ericsanger4408 how would you know?

[@baruchfishman1874]

@@shreybodapati5970 I agree with you. I am 47. Is that young? I remember when Wayne Fontes was introduced at the Silverdome. That was the start of my Lions fanhood. I remember the 91 Lions and this team is way better and the future is way better.

[@aydenoryan]

I concur

[@aydenoryan]

​@@baruchfishman1874I remember those days as well I'm 44 started watching when Barry was new this team far surpassed the likes of Barry Sanders,Mel Gray,Brett Perryman,Herman Moore,and Erik Kramer and Rodney Pete,no disrespect to them just calling it like I see it.

[@EFUwazurike]

In Brad We Trust, In Sheila We Trust, In Dan We Trust. One Pride!

[@queenclaws27]

Yes I trust them so much

[@edbarnard7157]

100%

[@Bluebloods7]

LOL SOL

[@alexthomas748]

Facts. One Pride baby.

[@alexthomas748]

@Bluebloods7 Very funny. Go Lions.

[@flash521]

Greatest GM - Lions are fortunate. No team/organization rises higher than its leadership. Brad Holmes will regroup, reassess, attract the talent needed for another successful season with the Super Bowl as the ultimate target. As Detroit fans, we applaud!

[@Justin-TPG]

The upside of all the injuries the team experienced this season is that we already have a massive headstart on assessing potential players in live situations for next year, just like all the rookies that had to step up and learn on the job in year 1. Brad and the staff are already ahead of the game.

[@jordinliberty]

Goat 🐐

[@KCDetroit1]

Well said.

[@charlesgoines932]

G O A T.. nothing else to say 💪🔥💯

[@GoldenAura32]

​@@Justin-TPG100% here. Some teams get guys on the roster that never have to prove themselves until it is do or die and they end up being a big flop. If you come to Detroit, you better expect to play and play hard. No one gets to sit on the sidelines here.

[@SharonBell-zd4ln]

Thank you for these past couple years of joy in our hearts! Some of us LIONS fans have Loved the Lions for decades! LOVE to LOVE these LIONS ❤

[@Yoop88]

I hope we never lose Brad ❤ such a calming steady presence. We will be fine. I love how he praises the players and the fans!

[@gwoody20]

He’s got like the highest title u can get so I think he’ll stick around for a while. Such a great GM and executive VP

[@BER1-85]

Shocking first time in our history of Super Bowl era we finally hired the right GM & coach

[@SabatierBeats]

Brad Holmes is an absolute gem

[@camarosunrise5128]

Well, he has a big line of b.s. , anyways.

[@cyriousvynil2433]

I absolutely love the "Window" assessment. What all of us always wanted was a consistent contender, not a flash in the pan for a single seasons success. This is about building a sustainable winning culture.

[@lancecryor]

Exactly. Everyone seems to always have that superbowl or bust mindset. We get knocked out of the playoffs and people act like we went 0-16 again. We'll get to the big game but having a consistent regular season winning team that actually makes it to the playoffs win or lose is way better than having a low record and not even making the playoffs. We're gonna be fine.

[@Tactile-puma]

Facts

[@mYGod1993]

Were the new Eagles atm..

[@pavelshevchenko4848]

@@mYGod1993rather be the new eagles than the same old lions

[@taylorsova2594]

​@lancecryor that's how the Steelers kind of are, and people hate on them all the time for being a first round exit team. I don't understand, if you make it to the divisional round, you are in the top 25% of the league. That's great!

[@gabegaldos]

Best GM in NFL, we are lucky to have him in Detroit. Get healthy and let’s go again!

[@keithunderwood8803]

Yes

[@robinflint6100]

Rediculous statement, the chiefs have the best hands down

[@Josh-zr1pk]

​@@robinflint6100obv the Eagles do.

[@danielgriffiths5945]

Brad Holmes is the best GM the Lions have ever had. Hope he stays in this organization for many years to come.

[@mikebradt8080]

I like how Brad acknowledges and thanks the players for their effort. I don't think other GMs do that during their press meetings. Brad speaks the same language as MCDC and has the same vision of what this team is to look like. Does the candidate (coach or player) fit their vision of a lion? They will identify the right people. Also, you see no fear or defensive attitude from this regime. They know who they are.

[@emjaay80]

Brad and Dan, tippin’ my hat off to you! You’re doing a great, great job! Go Lions

[@TheGundyShow]

Live in Houston and went to the game. It was nuts and there were a ton of us screaming the entire time.

[@PR2082]

I was there too, witnessed greatness

[@12345682900]

15-2 is nothing to sneeze at! Congratulations to the Detroit Lions AND the entire staff AND the Ford family AND the fans! Can the magic continue next season? "Fingers crossed!"

[@chadd587]

15-2 was not what we wanted. The NFC champ is progress, not regular season wins. First seed didn't even matter. Only thing I'm watching after that abysmal season is the playoffs. We got beat by a team with a mid season.

[@lancecryor]

​@@chadd587so all the Lions regular season wins don't matter but the Commanders "mid season" wins do? Got it.

[@12345682900]

@@chadd587 Agreed. And we ALL know how difficult it is to repeat AND do better. Sadly, this season MAY remain the Lion's best for quite some time.

[@pavelshevchenko4848]

@@chadd587you start watching last year or something?

[@beana3651]

I can't wait❤ Detroit Lions 💙 🤍💪🏽

[@ckerspilo]

I will ALWAYS be a fan whether they win or lose. I hate fair weather fans. The lions were phenomenal this season.

[@mag7life269]

Fair weather fans bc we want a superbowl we been losing for 50 years enough is enough get it done ✅

[@jameshigginbottom632]

I’ll always be a Ilona fan but I get tired of being disappointed

[@Burgslions4life]

He's probably a young fan that hasn't dealt with all the misery this team has dealt us . I can't stand when I hear someone say fair weather fan no a hole we wanna win it all. I'm tired of hearing we are only original team to never make the super bowl. I wanna win NOW!!! We are close

[@chip6954]

The “Fair-weather”/tiered fan comments are always fascinating and bizarre. It’s not like “die hard” fans get invited to Sheila’s suite or get ticket, subscription, concessions, or merch discounts that I don’t…and bragging rights mean nothing except to the people doing the bragging. I hope that one day you and other “die hard” fans that look down on normal fans that prioritize their free time and money differently can get that same sense of pride by actually accomplishing something on your own rather than fantasize that you’re more than a blindly loyal customer…sorry, had to be said 😬

[@user-ug2vv2yo1x]

@@mag7life269 is wanting a winner fair weather fans? Is getting upset after an inexplicably terrible performance fair weather fans? Ppl like you are the ones that will always say “we’ll get ‘em next year” although 70 years says otherwise. This fanbase deserves a winner and we’re tired of the talk. Time to shut up and get it done!

[@timstort8223]

Teams with an amazing GM like Brad don’t have “the window” closed after one or two seasons…we keep adding, we keep building, we’re more than solid!!

[@alvatrous]

I hope so. His job will get harder. That Stafford trade gave us a cheap loaded roster that we now have to pay. Worse draft picks in coming.

[@JonnyMac313]

Still heartbroken but love my Lions & ready to see what lies ahead w/ Full confidence in Brad & MCDC

[@TheDerd13]

My main takeaway is don’t try to fix what ain’t broke. Team leadership knows how to proceed and the Lions will roar next year!

[@RialtosFinestBullz]

Went to 3 away games this season , best season of my life

[@watermelon22223]

My dream is to go to a lions game. Detriot forever ❤

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

@watermelon22223 Your dream? Dang man, I'll take you to a game next season....I ain't rich, but I can make that dream come true....

[@jingliu2851]

@@user-qt5eh9wb7gtake me too please 😂

[@babeaux4200]

And they won them all

[@andrewgammicchia6058]

Went to all NFC North away games. It was amazing. A lot of opposing fans were rooting for the Lions due to the integrity and maybe a little pity for the long drought.

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

LET BRAD COOK🔥🔥🔥🔥👨🏾‍🍳

[@christolalexander7444]

Period‼️

[@chadd587]

BRAD BEEN COOKING US TO ONE AND DONE. WE DID T DO BETTER WE DID 100% WORSE THAN LAST YEAR.

[@df044]

@@chadd587you’re not very smart, sir. The attrition on defense had a huge impact. Not every season are you going to do better than the last. With Brad and Dan leading our team we are very VERY blessed.

[@wazonu]

NOT GOOD ENOUGH

[@alena1093]

@@chadd587you are the worse type of fan. As soon as things go sideways you say he’s the problem. Like bro you do not build a franchise over night or even two or three or four seasons. The fact they were able break records and keep a team together with that defense is insane. Trust the process or gtfo

[@scamsNgramz]

Brad & Dan are going to go crazy this off season! I am not worried at all. How anyone especially lions fans would doubt these two is crazy to me.

[@scottjones1109]

The process is working Brad Holmes is right. They need to just keep on keeping on. The Promised Land is just over the horizon.

[@chadd587]

"Just over the horizon" -quote from 70 years ago lol.

[@scottjones1109]

@@chadd587 You have a point. But still, I think I'm right.

[@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx]

"Maybe next year" - every lions fans for 60 years

[@kevinvandeventer8690]

​@@STREAMSONLY-vt6gxwow good for you😂😂😂.

[@chriskopacz4648]

@@chadd587 If you can not see the diffference from the last 67 years vs the last 3 then thats on you, keep being a hater. You cant tell us anything we have not heard already.

[@rediah247]

Brad about to draft the best players u never heard about

[@chadd587]

Yeah. And already injured too probably. Bargain Bin Brad

[@trustyourdiscipline9497]

I like Brad it's time to get real though. Moving up for a project guy like Martin. In the middle rounds his moves are extremely questionable. Seems like staying put is hard. Trading a future 3rd rounder for a 4th rounder this year type moves.

[@donbur1553]

​@trustyourdiscipline9497 right moving up for Martin is huge set back!,Ur not going to mention drafting st brown ( 4th Rd) kerby Joseph ( 3rd rd) Brain branch laporta Sewell Hutchinson alim McNeil Derrick Barnes levi Onzurkie Gibbs terrion Arnold jack Campbell?

[@trustyourdiscipline9497]

He has some hits and bust like all gms. Most of the guys you mentioned are 1st and 2nd rounders. Alim, St. Brown, and Kerby are great. Barnes the verdict is still out as well as Levi. My issue is giving up better/higher picks in the future or not staying pat. The Martin and Vaki moves. He gets impulsive with Branch in the 2nd I'm fine with that.

[@donbur1553]

@trustyourdiscipline9497 u fine with branch because it's working if it didn't work you'd be ripping that move up! And Brad has turned this dump of s franchise around to a contender anybody complaining is just complaining to complain!! SIMPLY PUT

[@hhhstocko1]

Brad Holmes is the best GM I have ever seen in Detroit. I look forward to next season.

[@DanTaylor-v3g]

IN Brad we trust , Go Lions 🦁 💙

[@ChuckFed-vg9zr]

Nothing but class from Mr. Holmes! We are truly blessed as a fan base that he is our GM! GO PRIDE!!!

[@Christian_Felan]

Lions have a great core of young dudes on their first or second contract. Maybe, the best in the league. (Go ahead and argue about it)

[@stevendoletzky3635]

Greatest Hire in the Lions History!!! No question Dan is great, love him. Brad is however the best hire ever.

[@dshipp89]

Good head coaches can succeed with any coordinators. You guys will be fine. Coming from a Bears fan

[@stevendoletzky3635]

The respect he shows for players is so refreshing from a GM

[@bgbraz]

When in Lions history has anyone gave a damn about who our defensive line coach is gonna be? What a great time to be a Lions fan. Next year we're going to the show!!!

[@Joe-k9m8p]

We will be fine. We still have a great team that will be better once back from injury. We will also add more pieces this offseason. I see no reason why we can’t win the North again next year and push for a playoff run

[@chadd587]

Bro, I'm going to copy that post and just post it every year lol. Been saying that for 70 years lmao

[@donbur1553]

​@@chadd587 Ever won back to back division titles in 70 years? Or how about 12 to 15 games back to back?

[@Doitfluidmoverman]

@@donbur1553never he’s a loser 😂😂

[@chadd587]

@donbur1553 wanna tell me how that's progress or how that matters? An NFC Championship however..yes that's something new and exciting. Winning all those games and getting the first seed would be wonderful if it led to the NFC title. It didn't, so it means about as much as 0-16 at the end of the day. Zero playoff wins.

[@donbur1553]

@@chadd587 70 years trust and believe you've never experienced this much success ur just a whiny cry baby

[@josephshelby9670]

Brad about to have his best draft year

[@tkorreck]

As long as BH and DC are in control, the lions will stay good. We’re in good hands. Just gotta get over the hump.

[@maliklowry1236]

I am with you 💯 , it really comes down to those two.

[@chadd587]

Bro we weren't a blip in the playoffs. What do you consider good? We went one and out against the team we WANTED to play. Against a team with the 30th rated run defense and we had the best run game. We've put up 50 points dude. No excuse except the play calling.

[@Tactile-puma]

Love that he recognized the work our pass rush needs

[@Justin-TPG]

@@tkorreck The entire mindset change of the franchise would not be possible without Shiela in charge. Don’t forget her!

[@Justin-TPG]

@@chadd587 the play callers have left now, my dude. I see you under all the positive comments complaining that the team has achieved nothing. I suggest you take a small amount of time to learn about observing longer term trends and think about the difference in culture between this era and Quinn-Patricia. I highly doubt you’ll conclude that the two things are the same.

[@kevins4404]

Thanks for all of your great work, you are the best GM ever, keep on!

[@LonnellSmith]

Very glad to hear that update on Mahogany & Manu. I hope it translate to them being our starting LG & LT of the near future

[@LesNowoh]

Go Lions!!!

[@Quahogstacker]

In Brad, Sheila, Dan we trust!! O yeah and Jared Goff !!! I believe in the group of players we have.

[@queenclaws27]

Like wise and it’s Jared

[@Quahogstacker]

@ thanks, I will fix it . 👍👊

[@matthewshepherd303]

Depth, Depth, Depth. That is the key for their offseason. Keep as much as you can and get deeper in every area (Defense especially).

[@robertmiller4004]

Holmes, Agnew, Ford Hamp, Spielman, Wood, Disner and Holmes are the magnificent seven that carry this franchise's identity. The fact that we lost both coordinators showcases how top notch the NFL views our Lions!

[@walterbriggs6657]

Brad says he wants to stay the course and keep building. Reporter immediately asks if he feels pressure to make changes and try something different…. listen to what he’s telling you

[@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx]

What he's telling us isn't working

[@johnnycage6681]

​@@STREAMSONLY-vt6gxYeah it is. Just won 15 games

[@VanB]

@@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx😂😂 15-2 with the whole defense on IR, he doing what’s right and it will work, don’t be an idiot, this organization was a loser 3 years ago now they are expecting super bowls 🤯

[@ScottJohnson-dm9tp]

Go Lions! They will be back in the race later this year.

[@KCDetroit1]

In Brad we trust! 🐐

[@susank2239]

Love this guy!! 💙🦁

[@thehowtodochannel443]

Ha, Me and my son drove from Mississippi to the Houston Game and he is absolutely correct, Lions Nation took over Houston that weekend!

[@nueyang4874]

aint worrying about nothing, we did great!!! i loved it!!! Let's get back to work and find players and coaches to fill those gaps. We see the mistakes that we had made lets fix it, comeback strong again, comeback retake the division and than SUPERBOWL!!! Let's Go Lions!!

[@brandonharmon5556]

If you doubt Brad Holmes or Dan Campbell…. Take a hike!!!

[@3nCounting]

I hate the tone the media tries to set... "have you missed your Super Bowl window?", "is it time to become desperate?". Such bull$h!t. Brad Holmes is building a dynasty not unlike the Belichick-era Patriots or the current Chiefs. 3 winning seasons in a row!! Every season has been better than the last!! It's amazing. YOU STAY THE COURSE BRAD, F^¢K EVERYBODY ELSE.

[@brandonharmon5556]

However next season our schedule is allot harder. We have like one not so good team to play and the rest are all great… the only team in the playoffs we don’t play next year is the bills…. That goes for last week also… we play 6 out of the 7 others playoff teams next year… we might not have as good as a record but we’ll be really good!!!

[@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx]

"Building a dynasty" we haven't won a single nfccg, nor a superbowl. It's an insult to those teams to say we're like them. Get real

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

@@brandonharmon5556 thats not guarantee. this past season Patriots had considered a 5th hardest schedule BEFORE year and after season ended up being bottom 5 sked so no idea

[@markBalentine123567]

hoping brad has a few trades up his sleeve and we grow a bigger and stronger roster for next year regardless of the coach situation.

[@mitchgoulson2294]

I am Brad Holmes’ biggest fan. No one in the world is a bigger fan than I

[@cwebb6647]

I gotta b close ..watch your back 👀🎉

[@GaryPostma]

Bigger fan than “me” correct English please

[@officerholdmybeer]

Kerby here to stay!

[@Ejohns1004]

"I just think you've gotta keep the whole garden watered at all points." Brad Holmes

[@epicprince8196]

what brad holmes is saying is... were still building. 15-2 with this roster is nothing to sneeze about. these players are kinda scrubby on paper. These players together on the field are special.

[@thepurpleprince9691]

I love Brad Holmes

[@raymondpetersen6155]

In Brad and Dan I trust!! Sheila too! We'll gettem next year for sure!

[@martinjanni1632]

One year they are chanting your name in victory the next they chanting it for the firing squad! I for one will roll with Jared Goff with no hesitation!

[@dankill9131]

GOOOOOOO LIONS!!!!

[@MichaelBargo-t2c]

With Brad and Dan, we’ll always have a competitive team. Soooooooooooo grateful for these two dudes and Shiela too!

[@joecooke6882]

Let’s put Teddy in the OC staff somewhere. If not coordinator there’s most definitely a spot somewhere.

[@brandonharmon5556]

Yah then when we need a back up to go in he can come out of retirement lol

[@TheLurch11]

Bring Tim Patrick back plz

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

they can get way more from a 3rd receiver. Nice story but needs upgrade dude had 3 catches last four games this year and averaged 2 catches a game. Bet they try and get better at that spot.

[@Amon-RaSt.Detroit]

Yes I am with you!Tim Patrick will be better and better after his hard 2 Years!In Denver he was a good Nr.2 Receiver behind Courtland Sutton!I am happy for Him to find a new Home at our Detroit Lions Team!

[@TheLurch11]

@@arthurfonzarelli9828 .....he didn't get the targets bc of the other weapons. He didn't drop balls and he's a good blocker. You know what you're getting and his contract was/is gonna be pennies on the dollar. You think the 32ppg offense needs an upgrade eh..? Lmao you really need to pay more attention and learn the game and little more.

[@andylee1651]

Win or lose, building a sustainable contender is priority number 1 and I trust this man with my life to do just that

[@Steve_643]

I can’t wait to see how Brad is gonna improve this roster in the offseason. This roster is only gonna get better because they know the type of player they’re looking for and how to develop them once they get in the building.

[@DrewBoy313]

When you build through the draft, there is no window.

[@Rel8ed2truth]

Great point, Brad. Despite the competitive division and the abnormal number of injuries, Detroit still went 6-0 and 15-2.

[@andrewgammicchia6058]

In Brad we trust!

[@tomspiegel8006]

Sad there are not any intelligent media members in the audience.

[@andrewmccormack4035]

All the changes feel daunting, but getting better is a possible outcome.

[@sagittarianking1398]

LIONNATION BABY!!!

[@jodster23]

Well on the bright side none of them will forget that loss, especially their superstars, it’s more fuel,

[@SergioLopez-jo9tg]

🔥🔥🔥CAN WE GET THE 2024 DRAFT EPISODE NOW???🔥🔥🔥

[@detroitdawg81]

Ben Johnson used Darell Bevels playbook that was already with the lions and got way too much credit for what DC built and left for money, Glenn leaving at least got us 2 third round picks.

[@epicprince8196]

too many injuries for playoff battles. Lions are about to get even better. I think its time to unload the salary cap and maximize this lions team. Im sure there are a lot of strong veterans that want a superbowl ring.

[@jberg8159]

Best in the business.

[@brandonharmon5556]

I’d feel allot worse if all our players were healthy and then got knocked out first round….. but we were honestly in denial to think we could go on… even if we beat the commanders, do you really think we could of beat the eagles with this many injuries? It’s a nfl record for the amount of injuries we had…

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

wasn't NFL record, not even close but was impressive to go 15-2 and have that many injuries. That said you are right, people need to realize 13 of the 14 playoff teams will lose. Odds are stacked way against you

[@Frank-wn2li]

Do what you do Brad Holmes Superstars go lions 💪🏻🤟🏻😎

[@insanelionfanify]

Best GM!!!

[@DrewBoy313]

Very confident in the future

[@Historicallybuilt]

I swear Brad & Dan Campbell Is the reason I didn’t let my season tickets go after that disappointing loss. made me more confident moving forward. I’m confident It’s not the same ole Lions. Im not as confident in the QB. We need QB that doesn’t fluster under pressure like a Jaden Daniels. Just like you’re not scared to move on from Coordinators shouldn’t be holding onto QBs either. Rams saw Stafford fit got rid of Goff & won the big game right away. Goff & Stafford was the same type of player. Stafford with Lions offensive & pieces we would have won it all IMO & definitely at least made it to NFC chip. It’s a hooker style QB like a Daniels is needed as a starter sooner than later! The game moving in this direction. Your defense better be more prepared for a Running QB who can also Pass well. Any QB that’s not mobile & relies on his arm to squeeze in passes under pressure will not Trump taking what defense gives you with his legs. Check down to short pass & squeezing the ball down field killed us in 2 5 turnover games. IMO

[@moif]

I know it's better and bigger things, my friend. But that doesn't mean I can't be sad and hurt that you are leaving. It's kind of like a friend moved away. All the best, Brad.

[@timstort8223]

We just played probably with the worst roster we’re going to have the next five years, think about that…yes, coaches leave, better ones come, players leave, better ones come, people WANT to play and coach in Detroit. We have great great seasons ahead folks …trust the process and the leadership who have built this the right way

[@rayplaysgames_RPG]

Terrion looked like a cb2 ceiling and a depth cb floor. I didn't see a cb1

[@chriswil5919]

Based on one year?! His first year ! What was your thoughts on slay in his first year with the Lions ?? Meaning slay definitely got better…

[@rayplaysgames_RPG]

@chriswil5919 cb2 is not an insult. Unless he has a ridiculous improvement this off-season, he's a cb2 at best.

[@chriswil5919]

@ I’m sayn beyond next year we don’t know what he can become… We have opinions but not facts…

[@rayplaysgames_RPG]

@@chriswil5919 we have an entire season of facts. All we can do is hope he gets better because right now, he ain't it.

[@brandonharmon5556]

It takes a little while for corners to be good. Slay got cooked his first year on the lions…. You can’t judge him yet..

[@1andrew123]

This guy is awesome

[@fantasticfluency1681]

Simply put - Brad Holmes epitomizes what a leader is.

[@21bguzik]

15-2 was a great year for the Lions but the defense was the problem too many injuries I would get Robert Saleh bring him home to be the defensive coordinator the lions need to draft defensive players and sign defensive players in the offseason our offense is good as who will be the next offensive coordinator that's to be determined. Brad Holmes is doing a great job the Lions will get over the hump.

[@NightwingTV]

Hoping he doesn’t get Jacksonville

[@trustyourdiscipline9497]

Its time for Brad to take some big swings. It's tough depth or 1 to 2 difference makers. If those difference makers are hurt Alim and Aiden then depth is the play. To win a superbowl you need a little luck luck=health.

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

never happen. Not there style. They build. Argubaly deepest roster in NFL this past year proving that going 15-2 despite most injuries in league. Bet they stay that course. Plus got tons of guys to resign so going to need lots of young guys on rookie deals. No way they have money to spend esp needing to resign Jamo, Gibbs, Zeitler, Campbell, Barnes, Hutch, Kirby, Branch, Bates.........they likely have no money going forward unless you are willing to let go 2-3 of those guys I mentioned.

[@trustyourdiscipline9497]

@arthurfonzarelli9828 Can't keep everyone like you said. Have to trade some guys away and get some picks back. Just let the wiz Brad Holmes work his magic.

[@christopherhubaker4818]

How come we don't talk about the elephant in the room? Our Defense injuries were monumental obstacle obviously

[@faheemkabeer1252]

“You failed. What are you gonna do about it?” Great mindset.

[@DreDavis0508]

So if our pass rush was good when we were at full strength why was Hutch the only player getting sacks? He still finished the season as team leader in sacks and he only played 5 games! SMH Please get another elite pass rusher!!

[@brandonharmon5556]

I agree we need another pass rusher

[@willieross8117]

@@brandonharmon5556we need another 3 😂

[@willieross8117]

These fanboys are always licking Brads boots! He needs to pay up instead of bargain hunting for injured players

[@StoneMalone]

In Brad & Dan we TRUST! Sucks...the injuries caught up! Hatch was our defense...the fact they did what they did...Next Year is the YEAR!

[@alexthomas748]

In Brad Holmes i trust. In Dan Campbell i trust. Lions baby. One Pride.

[@yaboytroy357]

Bummed nobody asked if his method for taking chances on injury prone players has changed after seeing Davenport and Carlton Davis both go down yet again

[@charlesoxford4544]

I am interested to see how he does with the draft and free agency.

[@hoyle038]

Just stay in Detroit Brad. What you have done is incredible. He will find anther Ben and Glen. he will fix the gaps and be back better than ever!!! He is building a team to last, not a 1 and done team.

[@tyroneharper5375]

We Will Win A Superbowl!! Let's Go Lions!!!

[@camarosunrise5128]

No. They're headed for mediocrity.

[@rickc1702]

Great job Lions! Now try and bring in Robert Saleh!

[@omegasteel926]

Thank You Brad, We Got This...I know you will make the right decisions for this team, Penalties need to be addressed, Brad we need a NEW Calvin Johnson on this team, and definitely need to address our CB situation...GO LIONS!!!

[@chadd587]

Go ahead and copy this post to paste it back on Brads interview this time next year. We'll be right back here clapping like seals for 2026

[@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx]

​@chadd587 lol exactly. Were the new steelers of the nfc. Except were not even them. At least they have had success. And superbowls. And even a dynasty. These fans love to say we're building a dynasty. Give me a break

[@AnthonyLopez-nw1sq]

I’m Brad and Dan we trust !!

[@Justin-TPG]

Did someone near the start really ask at this time and place if ultimately the problem with losing the game was the pass rush? My dog, did you see the injury list and how the whole team adapted over the season? Did the strong cultural identity and embedded attitude of 'next man up' entirely pass you by? Did you expect Brad to say "yes, we should have rushed better, my bad" and move on? Some journalists really do ask baffling questions.

[@keithjames9604]

Yeah, Stony. One of the ding dongs from 97.1 .