Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes has been cooking since day one — from pulling off bold trades to drafting franchise players. He’s made so many smart moves, it’s hard to pick just one as the absolute best. But hey, it’s the offseason, and Lions fans love a good debate. So let’s dive in.
The Question of the Day: What’s Holmes’ best roster move so far?
Let’s throw it back to 2021. The Lions had the No. 7 pick in the draft and a million different directions they could’ve gone. They could’ve traded up, taken a swing on a quarterback like Justin Fields, or tried to snag a shiny skill player. But Holmes stayed patient — and landed Penei Sewell, the best offensive tackle in the draft. At the time, it was debated. Now? It looks like a no-brainer.
But wait — Holmes wasn’t done.
Two days later, in Round 4, he took a flier on a wide receiver out of USC named Amon-Ra St. Brown. Fast forward three years and that “flier” is now one of the best receivers in football and just signed a massive extension to stay in Detroit. That’s arguably the best value pick the Lions have had in decades.
Sure, Holmes has had other gems: hitting on the 2023 draft class, making smart free-agent signings, or keeping the locker room strong with his culture-building style. But Sewell and St. Brown? Those are cornerstone moves — the type that change the future of a franchise.
So what’s your pick for Holmes’ best move?
Was it flipping Stafford for Goff and draft picks?
Finding late-round gold in St. Brown?
Or building the offensive line through Sewell?
Hit the comments and let’s talk it out.
Debate Heats Up: What’s Brad Holmes’ Best Move as Lions GM?
