ChanOverChin Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ex-Panthers GM Marty Hurney, who was a mentor of newly named Bills GM Brandon Beane, was just as happy for the Bills organization as he was for Beane when he was made the 13th GM in team history. “The Bills hit a home-run here,” said Hurney. “Brandon has a feel for every facet of the football side of things – from personnel to the salary cap to operations to everything. You name it he has been involved with it. He has a great feel. He is one of the hardest workers you will find. He is one of the most competitive guys you will find, but that’s what drives him. He is exceptional.” Just a retort to the poster who thought the signing of Beane was embarrassing. Beane has been with Carolina for 19 years. He's not inexperienced. Sure he's the guy that McD wanted because McD was brought up in the same environment and the same system that he was. They think alike as far as their football philosophy and how to build a successful NFL team. Now it will be interesting to see if they can obtain the difference-makers that it will take to get this team to the playoffs and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The Bills would hit a homerun when they're trying to score a touchdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Several folks have commented on his cap management experience. Wonder if Overdorf's days are numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Obviously, I hope he's right. But what else would a guy that hired him say? I get working hand in hand with the coach. But sometimes a GM is going to have to make a decision a coach doesn't like. I think defensive minded coaches are more conservative in general. What if this GM wants to draft a qb say like a Mahomes, who is a bit wild, while the coach wants a safer qb? Who wins out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just like a draft class, this will take a few seasons to prove either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) The Bills shoot a slap shot and...it's a SLAM DUNK hole in one! Edited May 10, 2017 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just like a draft class, this will take a few seasons to prove either way. Very true. I know everyone hates him now but there was a ton of positive things said when we hired Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very true. I know everyone hates him now but there was a ton of positive things said when we hired Whaley.No there wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 No there wasn't. You're right. No one said anything good about the hiring of a guy in his 30s who was from the Steelers. Not one single person. Great, informative post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I want to believe. I really do. I want to stop wandering in the wilderness and get back to winning football games and going to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan2313 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 No there wasn't. Na, not at all http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/What-theyre-saying-about-Doug-Whaley/99e60803-fefe-4c49-a50b-9e09e7702ce4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Na, not at all http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/What-theyre-saying-about-Doug-Whaley/99e60803-fefe-4c49-a50b-9e09e7702ce4 Please don't interrupt the narrative with data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRHater69 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Any chance he could change his first name to something besides Brandon? Bad karma given that it's Russ's last name and that's gotten us to perpetual 7-9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm excited for the future, it's something different that's for sure. If Jimmy O needs helping packing up his **** let me know, I will be available immediately after I'm done boxing up Whaley's stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Any chance he could change his first name to something besides Brandon? Bad karma given that it's Russ's last name and that's gotten us to perpetual 7-9. Now THAT'S analytics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very true. I know everyone hates him now but there was a ton of positive things said when we hired Whaley. Big deal. Why does that even matter? There's a litany of opinions on everything. Why base your worldview on what "some" said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Big deal. Why does that even matter? There's a litany of opinions on everything. Why base your worldview on what "some" said? Um, because of a thread about his former boss talking up our new GM. Point is, this stuff gets said with every hire. Jerry Jones said it was a mistake to fire Chan. Polian liked Jauron. Marrone was Bill Parcells. As a reformer homer, this stuff doesn't really carry much weight. And I think this guy will be handcuffed like Whaley so we won't even get to know how truly good he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 'Reformed homer', ha that's good to admit! I think a lot of people are in "show me" mode. Not too high on the hype, not to low on the outlook...just "show me". I know I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ex-Panthers GM Marty Hurney, who was a mentor of newly named Bills GM Brandon Beane, was just as happy for the Bills organization as he was for Beane when he was made the 13th GM in team history. “The Bills hit a home-run here,” said Hurney. “Brandon has a feel for every facet of the football side of things – from personnel to the salary cap to operations to everything. You name it he has been involved with it. He has a great feel. He is one of the hardest workers you will find. He is one of the most competitive guys you will find, but that’s what drives him. He is exceptional.” Just a retort to the poster who thought the signing of Beane was embarrassing. Beane has been with Carolina for 19 years. He's not inexperienced. Sure he's the guy that McD wanted because McD was brought up in the same environment and the same system that he was. They think alike as far as their football philosophy and how to build a successful NFL team. Now it will be interesting to see if they can obtain the difference-makers that it will take to get this team to the playoffs and beyond. I wouldn't put too much weight into what Hurley said, its obligatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The Bills would hit a homerun when they're trying to score a touchdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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