**Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane Responds to Draft Criticism**
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane expressed his frustration with local sports radio hosts during a recent appearance on WGR 550 Buffalo Sports Radio. Following the NFL Draft, co-hosts Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase suggested that the Bills missed an opportunity by not selecting a wide receiver. Beane, who was listening to the show before his segment, did not hold back in addressing their comments.
“I was just listening to the last few minutes of your show waiting to come on, and it sounds like 2018 all over with you guys,” Beane remarked. He recalled how the hosts had previously criticized the team for selecting quarterback Josh Allen over Josh Rosen, who ultimately did not succeed in the NFL. “Now you guys are b—-ing that we don’t have a receiver,” he added.
Beane’s confidence in his draft decisions is backed by Allen’s impressive performance, having recently been named the league’s MVP. In contrast, Rosen, the former first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, was eventually replaced by Kyler Murray.
Beane continued to defend the team’s current roster, stating, “We just scored 30 points in a row for eight straight games. A year ago, I get you guys asking why we didn’t have receivers, but I don’t understand it now.” He highlighted that the Bills led the league in points scored during the postseason, even without star receiver Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans.
During the regular season, the Bills averaged 30.9 points per game, second only to the Detroit Lions. They also boasted the ninth-best passing attack, with an average of 227.9 yards per game under Allen’s leadership. Despite Diggs’ absence, players like Khalil Shakir and second-round pick Keon Coleman stepped up to contribute to the passing game.
White clarified that their earlier comments were not intended to criticize Beane directly. “Don’t let it be the lie that we spent the day railing the Bills GM for not taking a receiver,” he explained. “We talked about building their defense, the front seven … I thought they would’ve gone receiver earlier … [Beane] heard us bring that up and got mad about it.”
The Bills ultimately selected a receiver, Kaden Prather from Maryland, in the seventh round of the draft. Most of their nine picks were focused on strengthening the defense, including first-round selection Maxwell Hairston from Kentucky.
In summary, Beane’s strong defense of his draft strategy reflects his confidence in the team’s offensive capabilities and the decisions made to enhance their defense for the upcoming season.
**FAQ**
**Q: Why did Brandon Beane criticize local sports radio hosts?**
A: Beane was frustrated with their comments suggesting the Bills missed an opportunity to draft a wide receiver, recalling similar criticisms from 2018 regarding the selection of Josh Allen over Josh Rosen.
