Down at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane took the time to talk about the draft philosophy he and head coach Sean McDermott employ—specifically, their preference for experienced college players. In an interview transcribed by newyorkupstate.com, Buffalo’s general manager talked about drafting six seniors last season, all Senior Bowl participants.
“I do think you find guys that have been through their senior year and weren’t always touted as the five-star recruit (or) the blue chip player,” Beane said. “A guy that’s more mature than sometimes underclassmen may be.