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...
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