Mcdermott: Mutual Respect With Beane

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

Q: What are your thoughts on Brandon Beane being here?

SM: Yeah, it’s good. I mean, it’s a great opportunity for us as an organization to bring in a quality person that’s been around the league for a number of years, and (in) a good organization in Carolina. So we feel fortunate that way, and I feel good about it. Brandon and I are aligned on a lot of what’s important in building a team and an organization, and so that’s comforting to know.

Q: It seems that this transition, especially with a first-time GM coming to a new team, might be a little smoother given the fact that there’s a connection between you and him.

SM: Well, yeah, you would think. Just like anything, when there’s familiarity on the other side, it makes it a little more comfortable. That said, we’ve got a lot of work to do and a lot to get caught up on. I’ve been here roughly four months now and he’s got a staff to put together so we’ve got a lot of work in front of us.

Q: One of the things that Brandon brought up was the mutual respect that you guys developed in Carolina and he thought that was really rooted in – and he didn’t want to speak for you but for himself – knowing that you came up the intern route as he did and you kind of had that bond between each other. Give me your perspective on that.