Besides the cornerback position, another position group that Beane talked about was the offensive line and what their starting front five might look like in 2021. While Beane didn’t share exactly who would be coming back – like any good GM would – he did note the importance of having five solid guys upfront to protect Josh Allen at all times.
“We got some pieces, Cris, that we’ll have to see if we can get back,” Beane stated. “If not, to your point, it’s very important for us to protect Josh Allen, first and foremost, and secondly, try and get that running game going.”
It’s very rare for an NFL team to bring back completely the same roster from one season to the next. Even though teams would like to, there simply isn’t enough money for that to be a reality. That leads to the front office making tough decisions about players who have helped the team succeed in the past. Beane was on Boardroom’s Game Plan show and talked with Jordan Schultz about how to win in the NFL and he touched on the best way to have those tough conversations with players.
“Be straightforward and be honest with people,” Beane explained to Schultz. “That’s one of the things that I’ve learned through watching other people and then how I would want to be treated. Delivering bad news, nobody wants to do that. But the best way to do it is to be honest, as painful as that can be.”