Holmes Ditches Glad-Handing for Tape Grinding: Why the Lions GM Is Done Playing Politics

Brad Holmes scraps Lions' local pro day and skips NFL owners meetings to focus on draft evaluation after Detroit's disappointing 2025 season collapse.

Brad Holmes scraps Lions' local pro day and skips NFL owners meetings to focus on draft evaluation after Detroit's disappointing 2025 season collapse.

The Lions are keeping their 2026 draft visits unusually quiet with only six prospects reported so far, but the heavy focus on defensive players might reveal where Brad Holmes plans to strike.

Brad Holmes faces a massive 67-pick gap in the 2026 NFL Draft between rounds 2 and 4, but his track record of wheeling and dealing suggests the Lions GM will find a way back into round 3 to address Detroit's salary cap constraints and roster needs.

Detroit Lions fans know the difference between building a dynasty and celebrating one playoff win like the delusional Bears who think 14 years of mediocrity equals championship expectations.

Jack Campbell's breakout sophomore season has the Lions wanting to lock him up long-term, but the NFL's flawed linebacker valuation system is making contract talks complicated for Detroit.

Miami Dolphins shock the 2026 mock draft by taking Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood at pick 30, proving even late first round picks can be confusing as hell for Lions fans watching.

Miami selects Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood at pick 30 in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft after missing out on their preferred tackle and edge rusher targets.

Lions GM Brad Holmes signals aggressive 2026 draft plans after missing playoffs, ready to trade up and target difference makers instead of waiting for talent to fall to Detroit.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly interested in a 6'3" cornerback as they look to add depth to a secondary decimated by injuries to D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold last season.

Memphis OT Travis Burke's 6'7" frame and nasty disposition make him the perfect 2026 draft target for Dan Campbell's Lions offensive line pipeline.