Brad Holmes Faces Fan Fury Over Missing Draft Video

Detroit Lions GM Reads Harsh Comments from Upset Fans

Detroit Lions supporters are famously passionate—and brutally honest. After last year’s NFL Draft, fans were left disappointed when the team skipped releasing their usual “Inside the Den” episode, which typically showcases the drama and decision-making inside the draft room. With no footage of the team’s move to select cornerback Terrion Arnold, many fans took to social media to voice their frustration.

Holmes Reads the Heat

During a video posted Monday night, General Manager Brad Holmes sat down to read aloud some of the harshest fan reactions. The 2024 NFL Draft was a massive event in Detroit, with the city playing host and fans turning out in force. But when there was no behind-the-scenes coverage—no war room highlights, no emotional draft call moments—fans felt cheated.

One user on X, @PaulieWalnuts67, wrote:
“This is B*******. Every other team shows their draft room. We had the draft in our city and got nothing!”
Holmes replied with a smirk, “Hey, I don’t make all the calls, but I get it—draft’s in Detroit, and no Inside the Den? That’s tough.”

Another comment read, “They don’t owe us, but this is like botching a play deep in your own territory.”
And @KingKwon83 didn’t hold back: “Who messed up such a great tradition? Did someone new come in and ruin it?”

Holmes took the critiques in stride, staying composed while acknowledging the fans’ frustrations. He even chuckled at a few of the jabs.

A Possible Comeback for ‘Inside the Den’?

As the video wrapped up, Holmes sent a clear message to the team’s digital staff:
“It’s time to press the accelerator. Let’s get that Inside the Den episode out there.”

It took a year and a bit of fan outrage, but it sounds like the Lions are finally taking notice—and planning a return to form.