Brandon Beane, the Buffalo Bills' general manager, has been active in restructuring the team's wide receiver lineup, notably acquiring 20-year-old Keon Coleman to pair with quarterback Josh Allen, despite concerns about Coleman's speed. Beane expressed confidence in Coleman's ability to immediately take on the role of X-receiver. Additionally, Beane highlighted the draft selection of Cole Bishop, who was highly agreed upon by the team and the last player with a second-round grade on their board. Bishop is expected to fit perfectly into the Bills' safety profile and will also contribute to special teams. Beane also attempted to trade up from the 60th pick to secure Bishop but was unable to find a trading partner.
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Brandon Beane made it clear they will be relying on Keon Coleman to play the X-receiver right away.
Bishop was the only player left with a 2nd round grade on the Bills board, Beane said, which is why they tried making calls to move up to get him.
"Cole fits to a tee" what the Bills like in a safety. But "he'll have a role" on special teams, as well. -- Brandon Beane on Cole Bishop
Brandon Beane said Cole Bishop was probably one of the "most consensus players on our board" . . . meaning everybody was in agreement on him. Beane said he tried to trade up some from 60 but was glad no one wanted to move.
As Brandon Beane continues to reshape the Bills WR room, he grabs 20-year old Keon Coleman, looking to pair him with Josh Allen for years to come. More on the pick, and what Beane and Coleman had to say about questions about Coleman's speed: https://t.co/28D3oNHCJt via @WGR550