HUMBLED: Brad Holmes SAYS Lions’ Season Was a FAILURE—What’s Next for DETROIT in Free Agency?

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions face a critical offseason after missing the playoffs, with GM Brad Holmes giving himself an “F” and hinting at big roster questions ahead. Could David Montgomery and Kerby Joseph be on their way out? Uncertainty around the team's future at center and potential aggressive moves in free agency have fans speculating about wide-scale changes in Motown. Matt Dery breaks down Brad Holmes’ humility in his press conference, reveals the philosophical debates on how the Lions approach the draft, potential trades, and the need to “replenish” the edge rusher room. The show also covers news of a Mike McDaniel interview for offensive coordinator, explores OC candidates like Todd Monken and Brian Daboll, and asks: Will Detroit’s front office finally make a splash to keep pace in the NFC North? Get all the insights and fan reactions to a pivotal juncture for the Detroit Lions.

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0:00.0	A very humbled Brad Holmes.
0:04.0	Lions General Manager meets with the media on Thursday.
0:10.5	You are Locked on Lions.
0:14.9	Your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:17.6	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:23.7	All right, here we go, everybody.
0:24.9	Matt Derry with you.
0:25.6	It is a Thursday edition of a Lockdown Lions right here on the Lockdown Podcast Network,
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0:35.5	Great to be with you.
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0:37.9	We've been here 10 years doing Lockdown Lions,
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0:56.1	News of the day, big story.
0:57.5	Brad Holmes, Lyons General Manager, meets with the media.
1:01.5	It was about a 40 to 45 minute session.
1:05.2	Everybody got in their questions, including our man, Jeff Rieger from 97 won the ticket and everyday listener.
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