1) How the new signings fit in the Bills’ system
Buffalo added three fresh faces to the team on Thursday, all of them on the offensive side of the ball. The team signed guard Connor McGovern to a three-year contract, WR Deonte Harty to a two-year deal and QB Kyle Allen to a one-year deal to backup Josh Allen.
McGovern showcased an ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line while playing for the Cowboys the last several seasons, but there was another aspect of his game that jumped out to Beane and the Bills coaching staff.
“Just steady. That’s probably what I would say. A steady player. He’s firm. He sets a firm pocket,” Beane shared.
The Bills were already aware — at least partially — of McGovern’s skillset as Beane and the coaching staff met with him in Indianapolis in 2019 when the offensive lineman was working out at the NFL Combine. Dallas ended up drafting McGovern, but the Buffalo staff knew he could potentially be a fit for their system down the line.
“Really good in pass-pro. I think his best football is still ahead of him. He’s very smart,” Beane said.
Deonte Harty, a 2019 All-Pro with the Saints on special teams, has a very desirable trait the Bills have been searching for on offense: a player that can get yards after the catch.
“I’ve mentioned RAC (run after catch) before, when you’ve got a guy who’s a punt returner who plays receiver, those guys generally are pretty good RAC players. We followed him for a couple years and we thought this was a good time to go after him,” Beane said.
“I think Deonte fits what we call our 4 role, which is a guy who can play outside and play inside. We’ve seen him do both in New Orleans,” Beane said.
As for Kyle Allen, he is a longtime friend of Josh Allen and the two see the game similarly, according to Beane.
Once the offseason got underway, Buffalo’s offensive coaching staff felt it wasn’t a top priority for Josh Allen to have a veteran QB as a backup as Allen has now a steady base of NFL experience…
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