I can't see it. There have been too many changes in recent seasons with Marrone, Rex, and McDermott as Head Coaches with GMs Whaley and now Beane. The current "McBeane" regime will be around at least until the end of the 2019 season IMO.
He needs as many in game snaps as possible to quicken his learning curve. This season is all about his continued development as soon as he returns to good health.
Travel to Buffalo? No need to do that at all with games streamed on-line with a variety of different ways to cover the team without actual travel. No need for the woe is poor Buffalo attitude because of the mean media. Be good and they will get the praise and accolades as merited.