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Live updates: Brad Holmes answers first questions as Lions general manager

Holmes on Chris Spielman

Holmes said Spielman was so helpful during the pre-interview process, he thought it was a set-up. Holmes adds that Spielman really embraces the role as a servant, and that he truly wants to help the organization.

Brad Holmes takes the stand for the first time as Lions GM

Holmes starts by saying that he didn't know what to expect going in, was nervous.

"In that first interview, the nerves quickly went away." Holmes says that Ford Hamp blew him away.

"It was like sitting by a campfire, just getting to know each other .