Lions Links for Thursday 1-23-25

Articles:

Brad Holmes named PFWA's 2024 NFL Executive of the Year:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/brad-holmes-named-pfwa-s-2024-nfl-executive-of-the-year

5 takeaways from Brad Holmes' press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-takeaways-from-brad-holmes-press-conference-x8499

Rakestraw vows to come back stronger after injury-shortened rookie season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/rakestraw-vows-to-come-back-stronger-after-injury-shortened-rookie-season

Michigan legend to interview for Lions DC job:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/larry-foote-lions-defensive-coordinator-interviews/77911963007/

Report: Lions expected to hire Super Bowl-winning defensive assistant:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/kacy-rodgers-lions-defense/77908229007/

Brad Holmes: Lions' Jared Goff will be fine without Ben Johnson:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/jared-goff-lions-ben-johnson-brad-holmes/77907038007/

Lions' Jared Goff, Dan Campbell picked as finalists for top NFL awards:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/lions-jared-goff-dan-campbell-picked-as-finalists-for-top-nfl-awards/77905174007/

Lions GM Brad Holmes outlines offseason plan:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-free-agency-2025-brad-holmes/77902286007/

Lions CB Khalil Dorsey just glad to be walking, driving after gruesome leg injury:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-khalil-dorsey-leg-injury-break/77878724007/

Dear Lions fans: I live in Cleveland. At least your team doesn't suck.:  https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-washington-commanders-nfc-championship-super-bowl-dan-campbell/77861542007/

The Lions are hiring Kacy Rodgers as their new DL coach:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-hire-kacy-rodgers-defensive-line-coach-buccaneers/

Top takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes season-ending press conference:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/top-takeaways-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-season-ending-press-conference/

Three Detroit players named top 100 free agents in 2025:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-2025-top-free-agents-list-onwuzurike-davis-zeitler/

Roger Goodell continues teasing 18-game regular season:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/23/nfl-18-game-regular-season-schedule-roger-goodell/

Ben Johnson Denies Rumored Friction With Lions Coach Dan Campbell:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ben-johnson-denies-friction-dan-campbell

Lions to Interview Larry Foote for Defensive Coordinator Opening:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-to-interview-larry-foote-defensive-coordinator-jon

Six Takeaways From Brad Holmes' End of Season Press Conference:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-takeaways-2025-season-review

Burning Question: Will GM Brad Holmes 'F Them Picks' in 2025?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/will-holmes-trade-any-draft-picks

New Contract for Kerby Joseph in Lions' Offseason Plans:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/new-contract-kerby-joseph-in-lions-offseason-plans

Lions GM Feels Team 'Very Close' to Winning Super Bowl:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-gm-feels-team-very-close-to-winning-super-bowl

Goff, Campbell Named Awards Finalists, Joseph Snubbed:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/goff-campbell-awards-finalists-joseph-snubbed

Ranking Detroit Lions Offseason Needs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ranking-detroit-lions-offseason-needs-2025

What Contract Could Lions Offer Carlton Davis?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-contract-could-lions-offer-carlton-davis

Film breakdown: Why Dan Campbell doesn’t regret failed third-and-1 play:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/23/24347805/lions-film-breakdown-why-dan-campbell-doesnt-regret-failed-third-and-1-playcall

Pain is part of the process: The Detroit Lions will be back:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/23/24347976/detroit-lions-why-will-back-2024-season-playoffs-dan-campbell-brad-holmes-amon-ra-st-brown-sewell

10 defensive coordinator candidates for the Lions to replace Aaron Glenn:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/23/24348716/10-defensive-coordinator-candidates-detroit-lions-replace-aaron-glenn

13 takeaways from Brad Holmes: Super Bowl window, rebuilding staff, free agents, contract extensions:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/01/23/13-takeaways-from-brad-holmes-super-bowl-window-rebuilding-staff-free-agents-contract-extensions/

Lions hoping to avoid setback Eagles, Bengals had after coordinators left:  https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/lions-hoping-to-avoid-setback-eagles-bengals-had-after-coordinators-left/

Lions Reveal Plan to Plunder Buccaneers Coaching Staff:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tampa-bay-buccaneers-detroit-lions-hire-kacy-rodgers-larry-foote-update-news-rumors

Lions Captain Reacts to News Aaron Glenn is Leaving:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-alex-anzalone-reacts-aaron-glenn-jets

‘Kerby Joseph Robbed’ – Fans Raise Complaints as NFL Names 5 Finalists for Defensive Player of the Year‘:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/kerby-joseph-robbed-fans-raise-complaints-nfl-names-5-finalists-defensive-player-of-the-year/

That Was Shocking,’ ‘Bulls**t’ – Lions Fans React to Amon-Ra St. Brown Defending OC Ben Johnson’s Performance in Divisional Round Loss Vs. Commanders:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-fans-react-amon-ra-st-brown-defending-oc-ben-johnson-performance-divisional-round-loss-vs-commanders/

2025 Draft:

2025 NFL Draft: Top 10 non-quarterbacks to start a franchise with:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-top-10-non-quarterbacks-start-a-franchise

Senior Bowl:

Senior Bowl 2025 EDGE/IDL Primer: What You Need To Know (1-23-25):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/01/23/senior-bowl-2025-edge-idl-primer

Podcast:

Detroit Lions Podcast: Starting the offseason too early and coaching carousel action:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/23/detroit-lions-podcast-commanders-recap-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-potential-coaching-replacements/

Video:

Holmes on preparing for 2025 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/holmes-on-preparing-for-2025-season

Holmes on 2024 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/holmes-on-2024-season

Lions lose Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn; how will the 2024 team be remembered?:  https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/media/video/2025/01/23/lions-lose-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-how-will-the-2024-team-be-remembered/77912179007/