Nanker Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 He'll have to change his last name if he wants to play on this O-line. He could go by C. Hair and he'd fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 I don't think so. Hairston will get looks at RT. Good prospect to have there. Not trying to burst any bubbles, but (sticking up a bit for the) Wang was considered a good prospect for both OT positions as soon as he was drafted. Here's to hoping this guy develops into something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Guy doesn't have to be able to play LT. He needs to be able to run block and maybe CJ will feel comfortable running behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Bills scout Tom Roth on GR projecting that he will play on the right side, not left (where he played at Clemson). Tall; tends to get tip at the waist a little bit. Good "anchor versus the bull rush." Looked good in one-on-one battles against UNC, Auburn, SC (Cliff Matthews at end), VT (Stephen Friday at end). Good run blocker; 60% of running plays went his way and did well. Noted that Spiller ran behind him. Now that is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 So Hairston will compete with Pears at right tackle. Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Not trying to burst any bubbles, but Wang was considered a good prospect for both OT positions as soon as he was drafted. Here's to hoping this guy develops into something... Have we given up on Wang already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Have we given up on Wang already? If they don't make the pro bowl in the first year, then they are a bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The all testicular O-line just got Hair-y. That's exactly what we needed. Sounds like our developing O-line just passed puberty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 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. Best draft comment I've read this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 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. Oh no ... time to get the GR Whiner Squad out! By the way on Monday from 4-6 can we list our favorite parts of the Royal wedding because you know the guys at GR stopped paying attention to the draft after reading Friday's Buffalo News! How could we even consider picking #126 early??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 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. Ignore every other report, this is what I want to believe!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Not trying to burst any bubbles, but (sticking up a bit for the) Wang was considered a good prospect for both OT positions as soon as he was drafted. Here's to hoping this guy develops into something... To me Hairston is more of a mauler than Wang. Seems like an ideal RT in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Have we given up on Wang already? His inability to get on the field despite a hole bigger than my ex wife at RT makes me a bit skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck 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. I hear you, Wang did nothing last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Oh no ... time to get the GR Whiner Squad out! By the way on Monday from 4-6 can we list our favorite parts of the Royal wedding because you know the guys at GR stopped paying attention to the draft after reading Friday's Buffalo News! How could we even consider picking #126 early??? Are you listening to GR's draft coverage? It's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I hear you, Wang did nothing last year. Pardon the pun, but Wang is soft. If you saw any video of him at all from Va Tech, you could see that he doesn't have a mean streak or a single aggressive bone in his body. Are you listening to GR's draft coverage? It's excellent. Did I read somewhere that they have a Bills scout on air with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 His last name sounds like this gal I knew, Tons of hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 30, 2011 Author 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 He could go by C. Hair and he'd fit right in. Oh my God! You guys are a riot! "Hairy" sounds pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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