Not only did the Bills choose to retain GM Brandon Beane after Sean McDermott's hiring.
Buffalo owner Terry Pegula gave Beane a promotion.
He's now the president of football operations, which conceptually means he oversees even more than he already did as the GM.
And, well, some people on social media are trying to figure out how Beane warrants that.
You've got this stat, from ESPN's Ben Solak:
"Since drafting Josh Allen in 2018, the Bills have drafted 56 players. 2 of them (James Cook and Dawson Knox) have made Pro Bowls."
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Then you've got this awe-inspiring lists of wide receivers signed in free agency to try and help Josh Allen:
The Bills have signed the following wide receivers since 2024:
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) January 19, 2026
-Josh Palmer
-Curtis Samuel
-Brandin Cooks
-Gabe Davis
-Elijah Moore
-Mack Hollins
-Mecole Hardman
-Tyrell Shavers
-Laviska Shenault
-Quintez Cephus
-Chase Claypool
-Marquez Valdes-Scantling
-KJ Hamler
-Jalen Virgil
And here's a fuller look at the drafting nightmare:
I get that people don't like Sean McDermott and I agree, I don't think he's a great coach, but the bigger issue has to be the talent, right? Look at what Brandon Beane has done after drafting Josh Allen.
— KSIXI (@KSIXI) January 18, 2026
Disgusting. Pic.twitter.com/pBHYZm8LfT
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Beane now gets to hire the next head coach.
Clearly, he's entering the most important offseason of his career. And there will be plenty in Buffalo who wonder why he's still around at all, let alone with a promotion.
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