Brad Holmes

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

Bottom 5%Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Should Brad Holmes be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

5 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#10

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

Most Active

35 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Detroit Lions' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 29 contracts, 10 grade out as good value and 0 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Malcolm Rodriguez (A-) at $2.8M/yr — getting linebacker production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Devin Cochran (C-) at $1.0M/yr — the offensive line market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Detroit Lions' 2026 moves under Brad Holmes have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 35 graded moves, 16 landed well with the fanbase, 13 drew mixed reactions, and 6 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Greg Dortch (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Graham Glasgow cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.