One of the exciting aspects of the annual NFL Scouting Combine is the opportunity to hear from key personnel as they conduct their due diligence on prospects. This includes press conferences and statements from our favorite teams. General manager Brandon Beane recently met with the media for approximately 24 minutes, covering a variety of topics such as the relationship between quarterback Josh Allen and offensive coordinator Joe Brady, impending free agents, draft strategy, and more. Here are some highlights from Beane’s press conference:
– Every dollar counts: Beane discussed the recent news of an unprecedented rise in the NFL salary cap, stating that every dollar helps and that the team is working to restructure contracts and extend players.
– Scouting at the combine: Beane emphasized the importance of meeting players at the combine and getting a good snapshot of their abilities.
– The safety tandem: Beane discussed the rare situation of having a safety tandem play together for as long as Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer have, but was noncommittal about their future with the team.
– Explosive plays: Beane expressed the team’s desire for speed and explosiveness at various positions, highlighting the importance of RAC and players who can turn short gains into big ones.
– Running back market: Beane discussed the league’s transition to a more passing-oriented game and the value of running backs who can also be a mismatch in the passing game.
– Game speed vs. combine speed: Beane expressed a preference for evaluating players based on their game speed rather than just their 40-yard dash time.
