YoloinOhio Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Betting on himself: Inside Brandon Beane's unlikely rise to Buffalo Bills GM http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/06/betting_on_himself_the_untold_story_of_brandon_beanes_unlikely_rise_to_buffalo_b.html Norwood, N.C. -- Brandon Beane probably thinks he can write a better story than this. He might even bet me a dollar. Beane has betting on himself all his life. He picked NFL games against his teacher during his seventh grade history class. He bet his high school golf coach a drink and a candy bar during practice rounds. Even today, he can't pass the putting green at Dick's Sporting Goods without turning it into a competition. It never matters whether money actually changes hands. Beane just craves having something on the line. "Since I knew who I was as a kid," Beane says, "it's just been in me." Now Beane is putting everything on the line by leaving the Carolina Panthers to be the Buffalo Bills general manager. He's taking on the weight of a playoff drought, which has stumped five men before him over a span of nearly two decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hopefully this translates into a win for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Seems like kind of an a-hole when he was younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Gambling problem... hope it's not too serious and he gets help! jk Edited June 22, 2017 by Dr Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 He's only 5'8? Napoleon complex Jk - I think he's been a breath of fresh air into the FO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 yea but can he get us a QB? i'll bet him $1 that he can't (if that's what it takes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 We've been in a drought for nearly two decades?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 We've been in a drought for nearly two decades?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm happy to have a guy who wants to win that badly managing my favorite team. No stone will be left unturned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 sounds a lot like me when I was younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elroy16 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I can't believe there's not a "show me the baby" comment yet. Anyway, this was a great read and good insight into the new GM. Beane and McDermott seem like extremely focused individuals. I'm excited to see what they do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I can't believe there's not a "show me the baby" comment yet. Anyway, this was a great read and good insight into the new GM. Beane and McDermott seem like extremely focused individuals. I'm excited to see what they do here. SMTB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I hope he bought his friend TBG a beer for hiring him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 If Beane's rise to Bills' GM was unlikely, it must mean he's competent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 A bit long, but a really good article. I echo the thoughts that Beane is a highly focused, passionate individual and it gives me renewed confidence in our FO. Didn't want to wait around to inherit the job at Carolina. Best quote at the end: "I just felt something," Beane explained when asked why he took the job. "Seventeen years. These people are dying for a winner. I believe in myself ... I want nothing more than to watch this community go ape nuts that the Bills are back in the playoffs. And I have no doubt." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafromboise Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Beane said. "I consider, I always said the top three for football towns in no particular order, are Green Bay, Buffalo and Kansas City. So I knew, 'Hey, this is a football town.' "It was a frustrating miserable loss at the end of the game," Beane said. "As mad as I was, I appreciated the fan base and how fired up. I mean, these people were hugging. I was kind of like, 'Chill.' You haven't won a playoff game. We were good that year. 12-4. "He said they treat him like royalty now," Beane's mother Cindy said. "He's just not used to it.: "The Pegulas were a big selling factor," Beane said. "You have to know you're going to have the resources, the backing and if I thought the standard had to be a 9 out of 10, they were a 12 out of 10. Just wanted to say I love these qoutes. Edited June 24, 2017 by Lafromboise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Beane said. "I consider, I always said the top three for football towns in no particular order, are Green Bay, Buffalo and Kansas City. So I knew, 'Hey, this is a football town.' "It was a frustrating miserable loss at the end of the game," Beane said. "As mad as I was, I appreciated the fan base and how fired up. I mean, these people were hugging. I was kind of like, 'Chill.' You haven't won a playoff game. We were good that year. 12-4. "He said they treat him like royalty now," Beane's mother Cindy said. "He's just not used to it.: "The Pegulas were a big selling factor," Beane said. "You have to know you're going to have the resources, the backing and if I thought the standard had to be a 9 out of 10, they were a 12 out of 10. Just wanted to say I love these qoutes. I recall him making a comment about what the pegulas had to offer during his presser I believe about how advanced the facilities and resources were from Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Gambling problem... hope it's not too serious and he gets help! jk ...if he bets ON the Bills versus AGAINST them, it could be a good thing............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafromboise Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I recall him making a comment about what the pegulas had to offer during his presser I believe about how advanced the facilities and resources were from Carolina. carolinas are better? or ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) I recall him making a comment about what the pegulas had to offer during his presser I believe about how advanced the facilities and resources were from Carolina.i think a huge factor is the Pegulas' commitment to investing in high end FO personnel. Beane got his guys and to assemble that kind of group, deep pockets and a desire to improve must be there from ownership. Edited June 24, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Beane said. "I consider, I always said the top three for football towns in no particular order, are Green Bay, Buffalo and Kansas City. So I knew, 'Hey, this is a football town.' "It was a frustrating miserable loss at the end of the game," Beane said. "As mad as I was, I appreciated the fan base and how fired up. I mean, these people were hugging. I was kind of like, 'Chill.' You haven't won a playoff game. We were good that year. 12-4. "He said they treat him like royalty now," Beane's mother Cindy said. "He's just not used to it.: "The Pegulas were a big selling factor," Beane said. "You have to know you're going to have the resources, the backing and if I thought the standard had to be a 9 out of 10, they were a 12 out of 10. Just wanted to say I love these qoutes. Thanks for bringing them up btw. They are quite awesome when set by themselves !! i think a huge factor is the Pegulas' commitment to investing in high end FO personnel. Beane got his guys and to assemble that kind of group, deep pockets and a desire to improve must be there from ownership. This really is a point to keep in mind. Pegulas want what we want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Thanks for bringing them up btw. They are quite awesome when set by themselves !! This really is a point to keep in mind. Pegulas want what we want ...damn right.....Pegula knows he made mistakes and certainly was entitled to them as a neophyte owner......takes a BIGGER man to admit and atone by making the moves he has so far in 2017....money is hardly an issue.....and the house is now packed with young gun 40 somethings so this is a long term relationship............ Edited June 24, 2017 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 ...damn right.....Pegula knows he made mistakes and certainly was entitled to them as a neophyte owner......takes a BIGGER man to admit and atone by making the moves he has so far in 2017....money is hardly an issue...... I have long since forgiven him for Ryans. took some professional counseling though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I have long since forgiven him for Ryans. took some professional counseling though ...what did you charge 'em for "couch therapy"?.....seems to have worked and I may sign up with you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 carolinas are better? or ours?ours. Sorry for not clarifying. ...what did you charge 'em for "couch therapy"?.....seems to have worked and I may sign up with you..... probably "thoughts of self-harm or suicide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 ...if he bets ON the Bills versus AGAINST them, it could be a good thing............ Pete Rose says that's just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafromboise Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 ours. Sorry for not clarifying. probably "thoughts of self-harm or suicide hey what are "resources" in the nfl? it seems vague to me. like money? analytics? did he say specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 hey what are "resources" in the nfl? it seems vague to me. like money? analytics? did he say specifically? I can't say exactly since it's been awhile since I listened to the presser or whatever it was but be basically made it sound like they were head and shoulders above what he was use to in most of those things. Money, facility, analytics, etc. Basically anything related to scouting the players, getting the players and developing the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafromboise Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I can't say exactly since it's been awhile since I listened to the presser or whatever it was but be basically made it sound like they were head and shoulders above what he was use to in most of those things. Money, facility, analytics, etc. Basically anything related to scouting the players, getting the players and developing the players. gotchya. what a difference in ownership compared to RW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Pete Rose says that's just fine. ...Art Schlichter wants a piece of the action............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 gotchya. what a difference in ownership compared to RW.I'm having a hard time remembering if it was beane now or McD that said it but either way, both referenced the resources at their disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 ...Art Schlichter wants a piece of the action............... Don't take a check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 When asked why they chose the Bills, when other options existed, I think both mentioned ownership. From what I know about the moves made by NFL personnel, there is no bigger factor. There are some owners who are more concerned with making money than they are with winning. When that is the case, it is very difficult to execute a vision. I know that there are teams for which GM prospects around league say "no way would I work for that guy" when it comes to ownership. Not the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direhard Fan Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Back in the sixties we used to bet on what the color of the next car coming down the street would be. And lots of other stuff. What is wrong with that? Very competitive and we all turned out fine. Well we are still here and not broke. You have to fail times before you succeed so that's not a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 ...what did you charge 'em for "couch therapy"?.....seems to have worked and I may sign up with you..... I of course meant me. I need-ed counseling. Been doing some yoga and deep breathing exercises. And my Dr gave me two overstuffed punching balloons.Actually a prescription for those balloons. Some times i knock all the hot air out them while repeating " and this just in " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) When asked why they chose the Bills, when other options existed, I think both mentioned ownership. From what I know about the moves made by NFL personnel, there is no bigger factor. There are some owners who are more concerned with making money than they are with winning. When that is the case, it is very difficult to execute a vision. I know that there are teams for which GM prospects around league say "no way would I work for that guy" when it comes to ownership. Not the case here. On the other side of that, its not often you get to pick and choose so carefully while moving "up" That's one of the reasons i can be a little excited about the Bills Future. This appears to be a cohesive group banding together driven by a coherent and self aware, up and coming Coach Sean. It amazes me how this came together so quickly. Pegulas might be on to something here. And Maybe these Young Guns are motivated and focused enough to create a long term viable program in Buffalo. I would have taken the risk. and I would already feel rewarded how this staff seems to operate Edited June 25, 2017 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 On the other side of that, its not often you get to pick and choose so carefully while moving "up" That's one of the reasons i can be a little excited about the Bills Future. This appears to be a cohesive group banding together driven by a coherent and self aware, up and coming Coach Sean. It amazes me how this came together so quickly. Pegulas might be on to something here. And Maybe these Young Guns are motivated and focused enough to create a long term viable program in Buffalo. I would have taken the risk. and I would already feel rewarded how this staff seems to operate I'm not so sure, I mean, they haven't even painted their trucks as far as I know. And......Do they even go to Sabres games??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm not so sure, I mean, they haven't even painted their trucks as far as I know. And......Do they even go to Sabres games??? I think they go to church alot. Much different than going to a Sabres game i suppose. Do these folks even drive trucks? But lets look forward to how the Team responds to the new Kids in Town running the Show. That is my key for the season and the future. Opening Day is when i will form a strong and possibly biased opinion. Till then it's pomp and circumstance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I think they go to church alot. Much different than going to a Sabres game i suppose. Do these folks even drive trucks? But lets look forward to how the Team responds to the new Kids in Town running the Show. That is my key for the season and the future. Opening Day is when i will form a strong and possibly biased opinion. Till then it's pomp and circumstance ....BUT the aroma tells me somethin' MAY be brewin'.........better hurry up because in year 55 of following this club, I'm running outta time...and where I'm headed, cell phones, LCD's and Dells are NOT heat resistant.. ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 ....BUT the aroma tells me somethin' MAY be brewin'.........better hurry up because in year 55 of following this club, I'm running outta time...and where I'm headed, cell phones, LCD's and Dells are NOT heat resistant.. ...... yep, i saw that . No matter what you do, you gotta have hope. Probably get you on a party line though. just have to wait your turn to hear We won it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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