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The have found their next general manager.On Tuesday, they announced that they've hired Brandon Beane to fill the job vacated by Doug Whaley,  Zach Bogosian Jersey Like new Bills coach Sean McDermott, Beane comes from Carolina, where he served as a sistant GM the past two years. Now, he'll run the show in Buffalo along with McDermott, who was the ' defensive coordinator from 2011-16.  We have our GM. Brandon Beane has been named the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills!  Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills)   , Beane's contract "runs concurrent" with McDermott's, which means they're both under contract for five  Rasmus Dahlin Jersey seasons."During our search for a new general manager, Brandon stood out to Kim and I, as he embodies the type of leader and type of person we want in our organization," Bills owner Terry Pegula said. "Brandon has excelled in a variety of roles for a Panthers team that has consistently competed at a high level in this league. We feel his vast understanding and experience in many facets of football operations will be invaluable to our club moving forward. We also believe his vision for the Buffalo Bills combined with his detailed approach will help build a foundation for sustained succe s. We are pleased to welcome Brandon and his family to Buffalo."  The Bills will hold Beane's introductory pre s conference The news shouldn't come as a surprise, namely because CBS Sports  Casey Mittelstadt Women Jersey NFL Insider Jason La Canfora has been reporting the likelihood of Beane's hiring for some time now. Immediately after the Bills fired Whaley, Now, he officially has it.In Buffalo, Beane will face an variety of challenges. The team's quarterback situation remains unsettled, even if will be the undisputed starter this upcoming season. He'll have to decide what to do with talented, but oft-injured receiver when The Bills are also stuck in the AFC East with the , so an easy path  Pierre Turgeon Men Jersey to the playoffs doesn't really exist. On that  Josh Gorges Men Jersey note, the Bills haven't qualified the playoffs since 1999.  But the job is also more attractive than most openings that pop up. The Bills aren't bad -- they've been an average team for the past three seasons, going 24-24 in that span. They also have some interesting pieces in Taylor, Watkins, and . So, it's not insane to suggest the Bills are a good draft away from becoming a playoff team.