Last week, despite a strong free agency, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes faced some modest criticism.
At the NFL Combine, Holmes told the media that he was going to do a better job filling out the Lions’ quarterback room, creating more competition for the backup job behind Jared Goff. Last year, the Lions opted to keep the status quo. They re-signed both David Blough and Tim Boyle, hoping one would rise to the occasion. Instead, both struggled in the preseason and the Lions eventually cut both. That left Holmes flailing to find a replacement to start the year.