he was probably afraid what would happen if he didn't hire him

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It seems like a surprising move from Brad Holmes who is described as a cutting-edge analytics cerebral guy.

Holmes does talk in this interview about feeling it in his gut that he knew it was right to become a Lion. Maybe there is analytics about a Titans, Ravens style of physical play. Maybe his gut told him the Lions need to be more physical.

Holmes says in this interview about Charlie Armey taught him the core traits of player evaluation.

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