Brad Holmes is happy he was the leadoff man and not the follow-up act to Dan Campell when the new Lions duo were introduced to the public and the press.
In an appearance on the Huddle and Flow podcast with Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter, the new Lions GM offered quite a few interesting tidbits and peeks behind the veil of his thought process entering the draft and free agency period.
Trotter asked Holmes about the now-legendary Campbell “biting kneecaps” introductory press conference. Homes let out a hearty laugh before answering.
“I was happy that I went first,” Holmes deadpanned. “I didn’t have to follow up after that.”
He appreciated Campbell’s passion and energy.
“It was cool to be sitting front row live at that,” Holmes continued. “I really felt like I was front row at a concert … it was Dan being Dan. That energy and passion and that determination and grit, that is 100 percent authentic, genuine. That is Dan. Now it’s not kneecaps bitten off on a regular, everyday basis, but that kind of energy and passion and juice that he brings, that is legit and he’s like that every day.”
Holmes also talked about the impact Campbell has on the Ford family, the owners of the Lions, when they have their frequent meetings with them.
“They’re all ready to strap on (pads) and play,” Holmes said enthusiastically, adding he is too. That’s the Campbell impact.
The conversation opens up with the three men discussing the transition from being an HBCU player into the world of NFL scouting and climbing the ladder. It’s an interesting perspective that is worth paying attention to as well.
