BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 At least a big guy and an OL, about time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Ike Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Skeptical is a good word. The OL was decimated with injuries last year and the Bills brought people in off the street rather than let him on the field. Wang fans may find it hard to give up on him. But, there is plenty of reason to be skeptical that he is an answer. BTW, the Packers had a few injuries last year, and they got their rookies on the field, and those rookies contributed to a Super Bowl winning season. Maybe this idea that that one has to wait several years to start to form any sort of idea is a tad outdated when much of the league's depth is comprised of very young players. Pretty ridiculous that we're throwing Wang out with the bathwater in a rookie season where he was fighting injuries...you guys are crazy. I'm not saying he's going to dominate, but missing time can't be good for someone trying to adjust to the NFL. He's at least as legitimate a prospect as someone we pick in the 5th round in 2011... Edited April 30, 2011 by Endless Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Pretty ridiculous that we're throwing Wang out with the bathwater in a rookie season where he was fighting injuries...you guys are crazy. I'm not saying he's going to dominate, but missing time can't be good for someone trying to adjust to the NFL. He's at least as legitimate a prospect as someone we pick in the 5th round in 2011... Speaking of ridiculous, your straw-man that "we're throwing Wang out" is ridiculous. Other than you, nobody said we're going to throw him away. People are skeptical he is going to be a quality player and we have reasons that you didn't address at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wasn't Wang injured most of the year and doesn't he project better at LT anyways where Bell played the whole season???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 His inability to get on the field despite a hole bigger than my ex wife at RT makes me a bit skeptical. Post up a picture of the ex. I could always tie a board to my back side ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Nice depth move but its hard to see the Guy coming in and starting right away but depth is always good and who knows what he could develop into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Oh my God! You guys are a riot! "Hairy" sounds pretty good. how bout 'happy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Nice depth move but its hard to see the Guy coming in and starting right away but depth is always good and who knows what he could develop into One game against Georgia Tech star Derrick Morgan (drafted 16th overall last year by the Titans), Hairston was asked to switch to the right side to negate Morgan. In his own words (Hairston's very humble…he said he "thinks" he scored a "30 something" on the Wonderlic), he was able to negate Morgan. This guy started at left tackle for 2+ years and was All-ACC. The guy will challenge for the starting spot at right tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Right now Hairston is the best RT on the Bills. Though I admit that is not saying much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 The Huddle Report's bit on Hairston: (2nd round grade) STRENGTHS Chris is a very athletic, talented left tackle. He shows on film quick feet and the lateral agility to play the left tackle position in the NFL at a very high level. He is quick out of his stance and plays with pride. Chris is a big kid and looks like a defensive nose tackle playing left tackle, but once the ball is snapped, this kid moves like a flamingo dancer. He has excellent pass blocking techniques; he's one of the best tackles in this draft going out to the next level and making a block on a linebacker. He shows good strength and balance. When he does get beat, he knows exactly why he got beat and corrects it right away. Chris is a very smart kid and looks to me to have the athletic talent to play more than one position on the line; however, keeping him on the left side because of his pass blocking talent would be the best way to use Chris to impact your team's offensive line quickly. CONCERNS Chris is overweight, which may cause him big problems when he is blocking in the running game. He is quick out of his stance, but because of his weight, he lunges and gets off balance and struggles to make his blocks with power. When he tries to cut block, he takes one step and throws himself on the ground, looking more like a beached whale than a tackle. He must improve his physical stamina because as the game goes on, he labors going out to the next level and making blocks. All of these issues can be corrected simply by Chris losing about 20 lbs. On film he looked about 330-350. He needs to be no bigger than 320, in my opinion -- and even that might be too much weight. BOTTOM LINE With the weight, Chris reminds me of a bulky Jason Peters (LT Eagles). Without the extra weight, Chris has the potential to be a Pro Bowl left tackle. Additionally, if he corrects his ability to block for the run, he could be a franchise left tackle. Chris is one of those kids that when you are choosing sides on the playground the first day, no one wants to pick him and he is picked last. On the second day, Chris is the very first pick and the captains are fighting over the coin toss to be the first to select. He is surprisingly light on his feet and quick out of his stance. He has such excellent technique when pass blocking, it's almost shocking at first. But as the game goes on, you can see him laboring; fortunately, the fact that he has such good techniques when pass blocking is the only thing that saves him. Chris could have been a 1st round pick in this draft if he had been in better shape. Selecting him at any point in this draft after the first round would be a smart thing. You have nothing to lose and, if you can get him to keep his weight down, you have just selected a potential sleeper Pro Bowl left tackle. This seems to be a pretty optimistic evaluation. Sounds like he just needs some conditioning to be a superstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I don't like it. The three month old draft publication written by people who's qualifications are unknown to me that I'm going by says Hairston is the 126th ranked prospect but the Bills reached and picked him at 122. Are you saying that picking someone at 122 who is raked 126 is a reach? Or do I misunderstand your meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Are you saying that picking someone at 122 who is raked 126 is a reach? Or do I misunderstand your meaning. You misunderstand his meaning. The comment was obviously tongue-in-cheek poke at people who get hung up on the exact ranking (from people of unknown qualifications from some time before the draft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I don't like it. The three month old draft publication written by people who's qualifications are unknown to me that I'm going by says Hairston is the 126th ranked prospect but the Bills reached and picked him at 122. LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieScooby Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 This guy had a solid college career for the Tigers. He plays both Tackle positions and Guard. Will be an adequate LT and a solid RT 2-3 years down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Love the pick. The two draft publications I have rate him right behind the steelers 2nd Rd draft pick. I think he'll challenge for #1 starting RT this year and could possibly end up as our LT in the future if he hits the weight room and watches his diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 If he'd be better-served losing weight, have him room with Jasper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 From CBSSports.com: Round 4/122 - Chris Hairston, OT, 6-7, 325, Clemson The Bills needed another candidate to compete for their starting right tackle job. Hairston recorded 31 pancake blocks and gave up just one sack playing left tackle as a senior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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