{"id":674352,"date":"2026-01-13T16:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/674352\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:06:18","slug":"detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-identifies-important-qualities-in-search-for-new-oc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/674352\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions&#8217; GM Brad Holmes identifies important qualities in search for new OC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/09\/why-frank-ragnow-retirement-is-still-being-felt-by-detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes\/88092971007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Frank Ragnow left void that Lions&#8217; Brad Holmes still needs to fill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/09\/detroit-lions-looking-at-everything-for-oc-hire-brad-holmes-says\/88092364007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Next OC in Detroit? Lions &#8216;looking at everything,&#8217; Brad Holmes says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/columnists\/carlos-monarrez\/2026\/01\/09\/detroit-lions-brad-holmes-gm-still-missing-aggressive-approach\/88084328007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hard-working? Yes, but Brad Holmes isn&#8217;t as aggressive as he thinks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/niyo-dont-expect-lions-holmes-to-be-headlining-act\/88079049007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Niyo: Don&#8217;t expect Lions&#8217; Holmes to be headlining act<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John Niyo \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6956039\/2026\/01\/09\/lions-gm-brad-holmes-season-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">What Lions GM Brad Holmes said: Analyzing his comments on roster and missing playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colton Pouncy \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/brad-holmes-lions-will-have-conversations-about-trading-rb-david-montgomery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Holmes: Lions will have &#8216;conversations&#8217; about trading RB David Montgomery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-i-dont-think-that-were-that-far-off\/88087881007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions GM Brad Holmes: &#8216;I don&#8217;t think that we&#8217;re that far off&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/detroit-lions-rb-david-montgomery-appear-headed-for-split\/88091871007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">David Montgomery trade could come in offseason, Brad Holmes says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/lions-gm-brad-holmes-live-updates-video\/88084123007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Holmes calls Lions season &#8216;a failure&#8217; in end-of-season presser<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/mike-mcdaniel-lions-oc-candidate\/88089191007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions reportedly interested in ex-Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel as OC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/tyleik-williams-detroit-lions-offseason\/88081973007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions DL Tyleik Williams a has clear top focus this offseason<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/lions-calvin-johnson-smoking-pot\/88083045007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ex-Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson admits to smoking pot while playing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/5-big-things-from-brad-holmes-end-of-season-news-conference\/88091541007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5 big things from Brad Holmes&#8217; end-of-season news conference<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/brad-holmes-explains-why-detroit-lions-david-montgomery-could-split\/88090273007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Holmes explains why Lions, David Montgomery could split<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/brad-holmes-identifies-important-qualities-in-search-for-new-lions-oc\/88091093007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions&#8217; Holmes identifies important qualities in search for new OC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/detroit-lions-substandard-line-play-lights-a-fire-under-tate-ratledge\/88083830007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions&#8217; substandard offensive line play &#8216;lights a fire&#8217; under Tate Ratledge<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/calvin-johnson-smoked-weed-a-handful-of-times-before-lions-games\/88087438007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Calvin Johnson smoked weed &#8216;a handful of times&#8217; before Lions games<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2026\/01\/08\/lions-mike-disner-interviews-with-falcons-for-role-in-front-office\/88092254007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions&#8217; Mike Disner interviews with Falcons for role in front office<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/lions\/2026\/01\/6-key-takeaways-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-year-end-press-conference.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">6 takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes\u2019 year-end press conference<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/lions\/2026\/01\/lions-gm-offers-telling-comment-about-veteran-rbs-future-in-detroit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Detroit Lions GM offers telling comment about future of veteran RB<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/lions\/2026\/01\/lions-reflect-on-frank-ragnows-retirement-as-they-brace-for-taylor-deckers-decision.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions reflect on Frank Ragnow\u2019s retirement as they brace for Taylor Decker\u2019s decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/lions\/2026\/01\/lions-reportedly-reached-out-to-recently-fired-head-coach-for-oc-job.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions reportedly reached out to recently-fired head coach for OC job<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6954492\/2026\/01\/08\/amon-ra-st-brown-detroit-lions-rookie-dinner-prank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amon-Ra St. Brown gives Lions rookies a scare with $40,000 prank dinner tab<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jordy Fee-Platt \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audacy.com\/971theticket\/sports\/detroit-lions\/david-montgomery-detroit-lions-sound-headed-for-split\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">David Montgomery and Lions could be headed for split: &#8216;He deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Will Burchfield \u2013 97.1 The Ticket<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audacy.com\/971theticket\/sports\/detroit-lions\/brad-holmes-expects-modest-not-major-moves-for-detroit-lions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Holmes expects modest, not major, moves for Lions: &#8220;A lot of the changes \u2026 probably won&#8217;t come with a headline&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Will Burchfield \u2013 97.1 The Ticket<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/mike-mcdaniel-releases-statement-after-dolphins-firing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFC Team Contacts Ex-Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel For Open OC Gig<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patrick Andres \u2013 Sports Illustrated<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/lions-mike-mcdaniel-38f45c1e93672a6f1e6059ad602d0175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Larry Lage \u2013 Associated Press<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitfootball.net\/p\/recapping-brad-holmes-season-ending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Recapping Brad Holmes&#8217; season-ending presser: On accountability, the o-line, extensions, Montgomery and more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/detroit-lions-analysis\/155057\/6-biggest-takeaways-lions-gm-brad-holmes-press-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">6 biggest takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes\u2019 press conference<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/detroit-lions-news\/155047\/rb-david-montgomerys-future-detroit-lions-in-question-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RB David Montgomery\u2019s future with Detroit Lions in question<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/detroit-lions-coaching-news-rumors\/155039\/report-detroit-lions-reached-out-to-former-dolphins-coach-mike-mcdaniel-for-oc-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Report: Detroit Lions reached out to former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for OC job<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/detroit-lions-opinion\/155026\/5-questions-detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-press-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5 questions we want answered in Lions GM Brad Holmes\u2019 press conference<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/detroit-lions-draft\/154828\/2026-detroit-lions-mock-draft-roundup-1-0-early-projections-focus-on-need#comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2026 Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup 1.0: Early projections focus on need<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Erik Schlitt \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Frank Ragnow left void that Lions&#8217; 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