Brad Holmes, the general manager of the Detroit Lions, received a lot of flak for selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs with a first-round draft pick, but after Gibbs had an outstanding rookie campaign, Holmes is now celebrating.
During the Lions’ march to the NFC Championship, the 21-year-old running back established himself as a formidable weapon, rushing for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns as well as adding 52 receptions for 316 yards and a receiving touchdown.
This week, Holmes revealed his thoughts on Gibbs, stating he anticipates an even stronger season in 2024.
For the former Alabama running back, Gibbs exceeded 1,200 yards from scrimmage in his first season, and Holmes found it hard to contain his joy. The general manager of the Lions stated that he thinks 2023 was only a sneak peek at what Gibbs can do with Detroit’s offense.
Again, I can’t stop being happy. According to Holmes, via SI.com, “He’s going to be better next year, like this was just scratching the surface of what he did this year.” “It’s terrifying to think that next year will be even better. But he’s so modest and I’m quite proud of him. He’s a great fit for us and has put in a lot of work.
