Lions Fans React to Losing Joey Porter Jr.: Brad Holmes Is Just a Scout

Frustrations with the Detroit Lions and their subpar secondary have now come to a simmering boil, as general manager Brad Holmes failed to land former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

The team had a clear weakness in the secondary that supporters hoped would be addressed in the offseason.

Unfortunately, the Lions only added marginal role players and a fifth-round draft pick. No question, Porter Jr. would have upgraded the secondary, given how the unit has performed the first three games of the season.

Supporters are frustrated with Holmes for waiting far too long to plug holes. In the past, there was a clear need at defensive end, but the organization was not willing to invest in draft picks on Day 1 to target the coveted position for several years after adding Aidan Hutchinson.

Third-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw even called himself a rookie, when he last spoke to reporters. He had a productive game against the Jets, but it is too far of a stretch to believe the former second-round pick can carry the defense.

Veteran Rock Ya-Sin has already been demoted in favor or Roger McCreary, who is a player that has bounced around the league.

Supporters took to social media to share their reaction to not landing the best available cornerback that will be available on the market.

One supporter shared on social media, "A scout more than he is a GM. The arrogance & inability to see the obvious, makes it clear the team will never win anything of note with him as GM. Fans need actual standards, not be content being the Steelers with 10-7 every year, making the playoffs, winning nothing. SB or bust."

Another added, "Happy to be “good enough”. This clown has no desire to actually win anything of meaning. How can every fan know that the secondary is garbage going into the season but the GM continues to stand up there and say “we love who we’ve got”. Smelling his own farts."

Not all supporters were upset with the lack of moves. Many expressed that the cost for what is essentially a "rental" player was too steep. Many continue to share that Holmes is the best front office executive the organization has ever had.

Here is a sample of the reaction online to Porter Jr. being traded to the Cowboys and how supporters feel about Holmes at this point of his Lions tenure.

Not ready to put this team over the top
SCARED TO PUll THE TRIGGER
— Steele (@SteeleDouglas69) October 1, 2026

Boring and full of himself
— Honolulu Blue Balls🦁✊🏻 (@iamnathaneagle) October 1, 2026

Really good at his job, but seems to be getting too conservative.
— Coach DP3 (@DennisPombier3) October 1, 2026

Handcuffed... his plan failed.. Arnold screwed him... Should of resigned Davis and not Reed... bet on Kerby and branch and is losing that hope and prayer.. now has to pray Rake steps up and grab another cb cheaper before the deadline. The rumors of Lions and JPJ never real. No $$
— Lyin_Insider❌ (@Lyin_Insider) October 1, 2026

Happy to be “good enough”. This clown has no desire to actually win anything of meaning. How can every fan know that the secondary is garbage going into the season but the GM continues to stand up there and say “we love who we’ve got”. Smelling his own farts
— Detroit Den Football Co. (@DetroitDenPod) October 1, 2026

A Scout than he is a GM. The arrogance & inability to see the obvious, makes it clear the team will never win anything of note with him as GM. Fans need actual standards, not be content being the Steelers with 10-7 every year, making the playoffs, winning nothing. SB or bust.
— Maize & Blue (@DetSportsUofM) October 1, 2026

Lazy . He wants to prove that “ we don’t need outside help we got our guys time and time again “ love Ennis but I knew Brad wasn’t doing anything once he a decent game
— Gilly Vanilli (@Stonesided) October 1, 2026

Arrogant and stubborn.
— Keith W Fountain (@fountain_k87370) October 1, 2026

Good-but-not-Great
— bill ackman's marxist daughter (@aratfullofrage) October 1, 2026

Why give up a 2nd round pick for a player who you can’t afford to resign?
— ALLBALLSPORTS (@ABSPORTSCHAT) October 1, 2026

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