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Matthew Stafford trade: Brad Holmes passes first (and biggest) test as Detroit Lions GM
Read full article: Matthew Stafford trade: Brad Holmes passes first (and biggest) test as Detroit Lions GMDetroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the team's practice facility on Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park. (Detroit Lions via AP)DETROIT ā Brad Holmes took over as the general manager of the Detroit Lions just two weeks ago, but heās already made the single biggest move that will likely define his tenure with the organization. ORIGINAL BREAKING STORY: Lions trade Matthew Stafford to Rams for 3 draft picks, QB Jared GoffAt first glance, he passed with flying colors. Nobody really knew what a Stafford trade would bring back to the Lions, but two first-round picks always felt like the best-case scenario. If youāve watched this defense over the last several years, you know itās going to take as many early-round draft picks as possible to fix.