Terry Pegula held his second press conference in two days to introduce the other of Buffalo’s two newest general managers. This was the first opportunity for new Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane to introduce himself to the local media. He had plenty to say about the interview, his relationship with Sean McDermott, and his style as an executive. Here are the important takeaways:
On the interview process
Brandon Beane on meeting the Pegulas: "I was blown away. When I left the interview, I wanted to be a Buffalo Bill."
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) May 12, 2017
Beane - the passion the Pegulas have for the city and their teams, they checked every box for me. The goal is for sustained success #Bills
— WGR 550 (@WGR550) May 12, 2017
Pegula says Russ Brandon was involved in the GM search process. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) May 12, 2017
Pegula - it was his all-around ability that I liked. He was a GM in everything but the title #Bills
— WGR 550 (@WGR550) May 12, 2017
On working with Sean McDermott
#Bills GM Brandon Beane: Knowing Sean was huge. He's a great man. We built a great relationship in Carolina. I trust Sean.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) May 12, 2017
On Beane’s role with the team
Beane: I'll be involved in player contract negotiations as I was for last 5 yrs in Carolina. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) May 12, 2017
Pegula: Beane will have 53, "he and Sean will collaborate" #Bills
— Nick Wojton (@Nick_Wojton) May 12, 2017
Beane on lack of scouting background: Got enough exposure to that w former #Panthers GM Hurney. "Not going to be an issue."
— Vic Carucci (@viccarucci) May 12, 2017
Beans said GM role is similar to Carolina. There’s no czar. Collaborative is the buzz word. Not a one-person approach to decision-making
— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) May 12, 2017
On the next steps in the process
Beane: in unique situation, get to evaluate roster of players first, make decisions later. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) May 12, 2017
Pegula says Overdorf decision is on Beane. Beans says he’s known Overdorf a long time. Sounds like it’s going to be an evaluation.
— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) May 12, 2017
Beane: once I get the personnel staff rolling I'm going to get going on the roster. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) May 12, 2017
On Beane’s philosophy
#Bills GM Brandon Beane: You're going to find that I'm a hard worker, I'm humble. It's not going to be my team, or Sean's team. Its our team
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) May 12, 2017
Beane: "I'm going to build through the draft. You're not going to see big splashes in free agency."
— Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) May 12, 2017
Beane - I see us being a physical, tough team. If you can't run, you're going to struggle #Bills
— WGR 550 (@WGR550) May 12, 2017
Other tidbits
New Bills GM Brandon Beane on Tyrod Taylor: "Obviously Tyrod is going to be the starter. ... it's going to be an... https://t.co/rBLc8p38tC
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) May 12, 2017
Beans said he loved the #Bills draft. Thought they did a real nice job. Mentioned first-rounder White as a great pick
— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) May 12, 2017
Brandon Beane said Sean McDermott got Beane's son into wrestling. McDermott had a wrestling mat in his house in Carolina.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) May 12, 2017
Beane on how close he and Sean are: "We would go running on road games together...We'd talk about football, and we'd talk about family." pic.twitter.com/DnBjEgfOdL
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) May 12, 2017
I truly hope 'McBeane' becomes a thing https://t.co/JjgbKC8vj4
— Jeff Hunter (@MrJeffHunter) May 12, 2017