Just In; Bills GM Made ‘Stupid’ Mistake After Drafting QB Josh Allen
Despite having quarterback Josh Allen leading the way, the Buffalo Bills continue to be a competitive team. Nevertheless, Brandon Beane – general manager of the Bills – believes that if it weren’t for his “idiotic” error early on in his career, Allen could have achieved even greater success.
While appearing on “The Athletic Football Show,” analyst Robert Mays inquired Beane about any alterations he would make to his past seven years in Buffalo. Beane voiced that his most significant regret was what he failed to execute following the selection of Allen at No. 7 overall during the 2018 draft.
Beane said that he learned one of his earliest lessons from a mistake when drafting a rookie quarterback and not having a seasoned veteran to provide guidance and support for Josh.
“At the beginning, Josh was having some difficulties and going through a rough patch which I recognized. It was foolish of me to not take action earlier but around week 5 or 6, I brought in Derek Anderson. In hindsight, I should have done that sooner.”
Beane admitted, “I was familiar with D.A. and his accomplishments for Cam [Newton]. We had considered some promising young players but ultimately decided to invest heavily in Josh Allen. I overthought the situation and realized it was a foolish move – my first major ‘you idiot’ moment.”
During Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season, Allen secured the starting position over Nathan Peterman. Throughout his eleven starts and twelve games, he completed a total of 169 passes out of 320 attempts for a combined yardage of 2,074 yards while also scoring ten touchdowns and throwing twelve interceptions.
Beane expressed regret, saying “My mistake at the beginning of Josh’s rookie year may have hindered his progress.”
Bills OC Joe Brady Declared, ‘This Is Josh Allen’s Offense’
Although the receivers room has experienced significant changes this year, particularly with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis leaving, Joe Brady, the Bills’ offensive coordinator is not overly concerned because of Allen’s exceptional dual-threat abilities.
On Tuesday, May 28, Brady informed reporters that the offense belonged to Josh Allen. As it’s a quarterback-centric league, he emphasized their luck in still possessing him and made clear that the group would need to adapt as teams played them differently. Although they’re only a few days into practice time, excitement pervades concerning their roster potential moving forward.
Brady is currently evaluating the fresh abilities and determining their strengths. Nevertheless, Allen’s talent would eventually be customized to fit with the offense.
He stated that if he believes there are certain things that would make learning easier for the team, they will consider implementing them. However, anything that may hinder their progress will not be altered to accommodate one individual – specifically 17.
Bills News: Buffalo Plans to Utilize a Committee of Wide Receivers Around QB Josh Allen
An offseason quandary of significant magnitude concerns identifying the successor to Diggs as Allen’s primary receiver. The options for Buffalo’s leading receivers comprise Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, Mack Hollins and Khalil Shakir; while notable additions include Chase Claypool and Marquez Valdes-Scantling who was formerly with Kansas City Chiefs.
After an impressive debut season, Dalton Kincaid is anticipated to have a significant increase in targets come 2024. Despite Beane suggesting the possibility of sharing responsibilities after Diggs’ trade, Brady supported this idea further during Tuesday’s remarks.
He uttered, “Each and every individual in this offense will receive their fair share.”
According to Brady, it’s insufficient to merely declare that you’ll substitute a player or alter the scheme or targets. Each year is unique, and as you approach it, identifying what each wide receiver excels at and devising methods for placing them in those roles should be your primary focus.
