Brad Holmes Shuts Down Rumor Floated By 97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti
Brad Holmes responds to Mike Valenti’s comments about a potential rift with Dan Campbell, shutting down the rumor and reinforcing the Lions’ alignment.
A recent comment from radio host Mike Valenti stirred up plenty of buzz around the Detroit Lions . During a segment on 97. 1 The Ticket, Valenti suggested there may be growing tension between general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell when it comes to roster construction.
“Well, I’ll answer your question this way,” Valenti said. “And I’m not being coy, but I’m also not in the business of burning people. Someone who covers the team told me that this was the first offseason there are definite differences of opinions in roster construction between Dan and Brad.
” That kind of statement quickly made the rounds, raising questions about whether cracks were forming inside one of the NFL’s most respected front office and coaching partnerships. Holmes did not shy away from addressing it. Holmes: “We’re in total lockstep” Speaking on the Lions Collective podcast , Holmes pushed back strongly on the idea that there is any disconnect between himself and Campbell.
“If anything, me and Dan are in total lockstep like we always have been. ” That quote alone speaks volumes. Since arriving in Detroit, Holmes and Campbell have built the Lions into a contender through shared vision, culture, and alignment.