Bills GM Made ‘Stupid’ Mistake After Drafting QB Josh Allen

May 30, 2024 sport_zone27 Buffalo Bills 0

With quarterback Josh Allen at the helm, the Buffalo Bills are perennial challengers. However, Bills general manager Brandon Beane believes Allen may have had greater success early on if not for his “stupid” blunder.

During an interview on “The Athletic Football Show,” analyst Robert Mays asked Beane if there was one thing he would do differently in his seven years in Buffalo. Beane stated his biggest regret was what he didn’t do after selecting Allen with the seventh overall pick in 2018.

“One of the first lessons I learned that I screwed up was when, ya know for those teams drafting a rookie quarterback, I didn’t have someone here with the right experience, a veteran for Josh to lean on,” Beane stated.

“Early on, Josh was struggling a little bit and going through his thing, and I realized it, and it was stupid of me not to do it — but I brought Derek Anderson in here around week 5 or 6. And I should have had it before.”

“I knew D.A,” Beane added. “He did amazing things for Cam Newton…” We were looking at several young men to give them an opportunity. But, in reality, we invested everything we had on Josh Allen. I become too cute. That was the first time I told myself ‘you dumbass’.”

In Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season, Allen beat out Nathan Peterman for the starting quarterback position. In 12 games and 11 starts, the Wyoming alum completed 169 of 320 passes for 2,074 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.

“I think it would’ve helped Josh more in his rookie year,” Beane lamented. “It was my dumb error early on.”

Bills OC Joe Brady Declared, ‘This Is Josh Allen’s Offense’

 

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While there has been a lot of upheaval in the receivers room this season, most notably the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady isn’t concerned. Why? Because they have Allen, a dual threat superstar.

“At the end of the day, this is Josh Allen’s offense,” Brady told reporters on Tuesday, May 28. “It’s a quarterback-driven league. We’re fortunate to still have him, and the offense will continue to run through him.” We’ll have to adjust and get a sense of how teams are playing us. We’re only a few days in, but we’re really pleased about the group we have.”

Brady is still evaluating the newcomers and determining their strengths. However, the attack will eventually be built around Allen’s abilities.

“If there are any things that I believe would make it easier for the boys to learn, we’ll look into it. But, aside from that, if it is something that will slow 17 down, we will not change it,” he stated.

Bills News: Buffalo Plans to Utilize a Committee of Wide Receivers Around QB Josh Allen

One of the greatest offseason questions is who will replace Diggs as Allen’s primary target. The Bills’ top receivers are Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, Mack Hollins, and Khalil Shakir. Buffalo has also signed Chase Claypool and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Following his outstanding rookie season, tight end Dalton Kincaid is expected to see a lot of targets in 2024. While Beane hinted at a committee approach shortly after trading Diggs, Brady reiterated it on Tuesday.

“In this offense, everyone is going to eat,” he stated.

“You don’t just sit there and just say you’re gonna replace a player or replace a scheme or targets,” Brady said. “Every year will be different, and to me, the most important thing is to ask yourself, ‘What do these wide receivers do well?'” And let’s figure out how to put them in those situations.

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