Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been wearing ‘VILLAIN’ shirts to subtly jab at critics of the team’s rebuild. On Friday, he took it a step further with ‘POSITIONAL VILLAIN’ sweatshirts in the draft war room. This move comes after Holmes received criticism for selecting a running back and linebacker in the first 18 picks of last year’s draft. However, both players, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell, went on to have standout rookie seasons, proving Holmes’ evaluations correct. Holmes defended his decision, stating that he prioritizes drafting the best players rather than focusing solely on positional value. This bold approach has paid off, with the draft class being named the league’s best and Holmes being named executive of the year.