The Buffalo Bills are counting on Cole Beasley. Buffalo made overhauling their receiving corp a big priority this offseason, and bringing in Beasley was a large part of that.
The Bills are hoping that Beasley can play his usual role in the slot, and operate as a sort of safety blanket for Josh Allen. Allen is entering a pivotal second year, and a weapon like Beasley will be a major asset for him as he continues his development.
So far Beasley has been enjoying his time in Buffalo, and he's feeling good entering 2019.
“I feel I can do damage in a system like this,” Beasley said recently, per Tim Graham of The Athletic.
“A receiver in this offense is way more important than it was in my last offense. There’s a lot more variety in what I’m doing here.”
Beasley didn't end his Cowboys tenure on the best of terms, so it's not exactly shocking to hear him say that. Beasley was frustrated with his role in Dallas, and felt unappreciated.
Beasley also stressed the importance of having a good slot receiver, and how they sometimes get overlooked.
“There’s a fraternity with us,” Beasley said. “We ride for each other in that sense. We want each other to do well to prove a point.”
“Your job as a player on offense is to score touchdowns and move the sticks, and I don’t think anybody moves the sticks better than we do. We keep drives going on third down. A great slot receiver is more important than most people give us credit for,” he continued.
Beasley makes a fair point, and he's probably right that the Cowboys took him for granted. This comment may ruffle some feathers, but Beasley is moving on.
The Bills gave him a four-year, $29 million deal, so they clearly believe in him.
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