Bills GM Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen is a "great evaluator, great communicator." He's a great leader. He knows how to relate to people. He's a family guy. "You don't replace people like that right away."

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen is a "very intelligent person." He's also a good listener. He's not going to walk into the office like he has all the answers. He let Schoen be involved in everything.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen has great relationships with other executives and coaches around the NFL, which will help him now that he's GM.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said there are so many adjectives to describe Joe Schoen. "Dependable" is a big one. "He's never going to let you down."

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen will be very collaborative and inclusive. The Giants' staff will see his skills and follow along when he lays out the vision.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said he hasn't discussed any potential staff that Joe Schoen might bring to the Giants. He said you never want to lose anyone, but it's a good problem to have.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen "can talk to anyone." Beane said he was upstairs earlier and Josh Allen was looking for him. "Joe has that effect on people."

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen started as a "grunt scout." He was a quick riser because people trusted his evaluation. "You could tell that he had what it takes."

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said the New York Giants will never have to worry about Joe Schoen not putting in the work.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said Joe Schoen has run draft and free agency meetings. There's nothing he hasn't seen.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said personally it's bittersweet to see Joe Schoen to go. He's excited for him and his family but jokes he's losing his golfing buddy.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022

Brandon Beane said he hoped it was only a matter of time Joe Schoen got this opportunity but you never know. He feels the same way about other members of the Bills' staff. "I hope I have more of these coming."

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 21, 2022