‘Beane joined the Bills in May 2017 and has been the architect of the team’s recent success. He made trades that resulted in the Bills drafting quarterback Josh Allen and former linebacker Tremaine Edmunds as well as acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. He has also negotiated long-term deals with Allen and Diggs. He joined the Bills after 19 years with the Carolina Panthers organization. Beane and McDermott worked closely in Carolina from 2011 to 2016.’