Coach Tuesday Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Ironically when I watch him the guy he reminds me of on tape is Jonathan Scott. Hopefully he plays with more intensity than Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 He's still a bit raw but has some nice traits for a guys his size. I agree with the Bills scout who said they view him as more of a straight line guy… For those that like to watch these things, here's a few more snaps of Hairston (#61) against North Carolina last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Listen to his interview. The guy sounds bright as hell. I think this kid could be a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) And there are those who though James Hardy was going to be a great posession receiver, Mike Williams a bookend OT, Shawn Nelson a receiving threat, and Aaron Maybin a dynamic pass rusher. Let's wait and see what happens after Hairston goes up against NFL competition before we make any assumptions before we project a guy solely based on his physical stature. It's a message board. You know, a place where people like to talk about the bills and share their opinions. Or maybe you don't know. Breakdown of where NFL starting OL are drafted. http://www.steelerslounge.com/2011/03/nfls-starting-offensive-linemen-drafted/ 2010 NFL Starting Offensive Linemen By Round Round. LT. LG. C. RG. RT 1 16 6 4 4 8 2 6 5 6 6 6 3 1 3 5 2 6 4 2 5 2 3 3 5 3 2 3 6 1 6 1 2 5 0 2 7 1 2 3 1 1 Undrafted 2 7 4 10 5 Edited May 23, 2011 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think that the makeup of a RT in the NFL has changed a bit as time has gone on......when you think RT you think a guy who is not mobile enough to play the LT side but is a mauler in the run game..... But the way defenses are moving people all over the place nowadays that RT guy has to be pretty mobile now as well Hairston is a OT with LT feet and ability......its just that he plays at like 335 pounds and so drafniks thinks he is better for the RT side. I personally am just fine with Bell on the LT side........I think he is coming along nicely (some dont agree here thats fine). His first offseason where he has been 100 percent healthy in 2 years.....hopefully Bell is in the weight room getting stronger for the running game. back to Hairston.....he is a load and very long arms to go with the LT feet......I think we have our right tackle. I am really hopeful that Hairston can be the guy on the right! He seems to have the intangibles needed for success when you watch the game video's and read about his attitude towards the game. The truth is, I don't think our OL is as bad as many "fans" say it is. Wood and Levitre are both solid players. Wood should be our center for years to come and Levitre keeps learning and getting better (Get really tired of the whiners who point out his weaknesses as a rookie starter as if rookies can't make any mistakes on the field.). Speaking of rookies, Howard seemed to keep improving the more he was on the field. He seems to be ready to add some push out of the RG spot. Hangartner gives us a solid reserve for all three line spots if Wood is moved to center. Wrotto also seems very capable of fitting in as needed in Gailey's offense. If it is not Hairston at RT then we have Pears who the coaching staff seem really high on plus Wang who remains a mystery could be ready to compete for playing time. Finally, I feel good about our LT situation. The attacks on Bell continue to confound me because coming off a devastating injury in only his second year of playing he did a decent job of protecting the QB without making any stupid penalties. According to Pro Football Weekly, Bell gave up 5.25 sacks last year and had only five penalties (four false starts and one holding) while playing all 16 games.Bell 2010 stats Here are the Pro Football Weekly statistics for BLEACHER REPORT's top ten LT's in the league going into the 2010 season, top ten LT's going into 2010: Matt Light of NE gave up 10 sacks and had 3 holding penalties with 1 false start. In 12 games, David Diehl of the NY Giants gave up 7 1/2 sacks and had one holding penalty with one false start. Tennesee's Michael Roos gave up 10 sacks with one holding and one false start penalty over 16 games. The Colts Charlie Johnson game up 4 1/2 sacks with no penalties through the 15 games he played last year. Our "favorite" Eagle, Jason Peters played 13 games giving up 2 sacks while having 3 false starts and 3 holding penatlies. D'Brickashaw Ferguson played 16 games allowed 2 sacks while also being penalized five times, he was caught holding 2 times and was flagged for 3 false start penalties. The Browns' Pro Bowler, Joe Thomas allowed 4 1/2 sacks in his 16 games and was penalized once for both holding and a false start. The Fish's Pro Bowl LT, Jake Long allowed Dolphin quarterbacks to be sacked 6 times and he was penalized 4 times each for holding and false starts. And, Bleacher Reports #1 LT, Ryan Clady of the Bronco's opened the door for 7 sacks in the 2010 season while also being penalized twice each for holding and false starts. * Jared Gaither, the #5 LT according to Bleacher Reports did not play in 2010. So, when you match up Bell ... although I don't make any claims that he is a top ten LT ... it sure looks like he had a better season than most people on this board claim. And, Jackson seemed to have success running behind Bell and Levitre too. For the glass half empty types who thrive on 'dissing' every Bill they can ... go outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. The signs are looking good for this team ... we have young players with character some of whom are now reaching the beginning of their effective playing years after learning what it takes to play in the NFL. Gailey's offensive mind is going to continue to help this team, having Fitz as the starter from Day One, our receiving corps (please, oh please ... sign a tight end who can do something with the ball after catching it or who is a bulldozer blocker) excites me with the exception of the tight end, Jackson is a top NFL back and I think Gailey is going to figure out Spiller, and our defense is going to get the ball back to the offense more effectively this year. You have to be excited ... now, we just have to have some football player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 What we really need to have happen is one of the running backs start being a real blitz pickup guy......even with a solid line if they send more guys then you have OL to block.....then the back has to pick up the bandit.....simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I really like the way Hairston finishes his blocks. Based upon the limited tape I've seen of him, he seems to play hard from whistle to whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) I am really hopeful that Hairston can be the guy on the right! He seems to have the intangibles needed for success when you watch the game video's and read about his attitude towards the game. The truth is, I don't think our OL is as bad as many "fans" say it is. Wood and Levitre are both solid players. Wood should be our center for years to come and Levitre keeps learning and getting better (Get really tired of the whiners who point out his weaknesses as a rookie starter as if rookies can't make any mistakes on the field.). Speaking of rookies, Howard seemed to keep improving the more he was on the field. He seems to be ready to add some push out of the RG spot. Hangartner gives us a solid reserve for all three line spots if Wood is moved to center. Wrotto also seems very capable of fitting in as needed in Gailey's offense. If it is not Hairston at RT then we have Pears who the coaching staff seem really high on plus Wang who remains a mystery could be ready to compete for playing time. Finally, I feel good about our LT situation. The attacks on Bell continue to confound me because coming off a devastating injury in only his second year of playing he did a decent job of protecting the QB without making any stupid penalties. According to Pro Football Weekly, Bell gave up 5.25 sacks last year and had only five penalties (four false starts and one holding) while playing all 16 games.Bell 2010 stats Here are the Pro Football Weekly statistics for BLEACHER REPORT's top ten LT's in the league going into the 2010 season, top ten LT's going into 2010: Matt Light of NE gave up 10 sacks and had 3 holding penalties with 1 false start. In 12 games, David Diehl of the NY Giants gave up 7 1/2 sacks and had one holding penalty with one false start. Tennesee's Michael Roos gave up 10 sacks with one holding and one false start penalty over 16 games. The Colts Charlie Johnson game up 4 1/2 sacks with no penalties through the 15 games he played last year. Our "favorite" Eagle, Jason Peters played 13 games giving up 2 sacks while having 3 false starts and 3 holding penatlies. D'Brickashaw Ferguson played 16 games allowed 2 sacks while also being penalized five times, he was caught holding 2 times and was flagged for 3 false start penalties. The Browns' Pro Bowler, Joe Thomas allowed 4 1/2 sacks in his 16 games and was penalized once for both holding and a false start. The Fish's Pro Bowl LT, Jake Long allowed Dolphin quarterbacks to be sacked 6 times and he was penalized 4 times each for holding and false starts. And, Bleacher Reports #1 LT, Ryan Clady of the Bronco's opened the door for 7 sacks in the 2010 season while also being penalized twice each for holding and false starts. * Jared Gaither, the #5 LT according to Bleacher Reports did not play in 2010. So, when you match up Bell ... although I don't make any claims that he is a top ten LT ... it sure looks like he had a better season than most people on this board claim. And, Jackson seemed to have success running behind Bell and Levitre too. For the glass half empty types who thrive on 'dissing' every Bill they can ... go outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. The signs are looking good for this team ... we have young players with character some of whom are now reaching the beginning of their effective playing years after learning what it takes to play in the NFL. Gailey's offensive mind is going to continue to help this team, having Fitz as the starter from Day One, our receiving corps (please, oh please ... sign a tight end who can do something with the ball after catching it or who is a bulldozer blocker) excites me with the exception of the tight end, Jackson is a top NFL back and I think Gailey is going to figure out Spiller, and our defense is going to get the ball back to the offense more effectively this year. You have to be excited ... now, we just have to have some football player! It is fantastic that you think that the Bills have a good offensive line. Congrats! In reality, it is sub-par, and this was known coming into the draft. The problem was our front 7 was also about as bad, and this draft lent itself toward defense more than offense. Levitre looks good. Wood is totally unproven due to injuries but one thing he has not provided is the push one would expect from a first round guard. It's nice to think of Bell as a good LT, but he is small and weak until he proves otherwise. That's about it. Levy/Jauron destroyed this football team. Other than the ridiculous selection of Spiller, it appears that Nix knows this. Free agent signings such as Jeremy Trueblood and Kevin Boss would serve to transform this team into one that is strong offensively. But as we speak, this offense is weak and ineffective up front, no matter how you want to spin it. Edited May 24, 2011 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalohotwings Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 One of those videos says he is a little "doughy" and pear shaped but that he is strong, heavy, quick feet, and long arms. Him and Troup should start working out and strengthening their "core" together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Coincidentally enough… http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Soft-spoken-Hairston-set-to-compete/f83534db-b5d6-478c-97b7-99da30cf9143 The man went up against the best! “I did a great job coming along throughout my career,” [Hairston] said. “I was able to go against great defensive ends. My freshman year we had Gaines Adams there. I went against our scout team and we had Da’Quan Bowers come in, played a few years with him. We had Ricky Sapp, I went against him my freshman year, so that’s something that really came along. And I had to in order to survive in team drills, one-on-ones and team pass and all that.” Chris, now you get "D"-Are-Us and Kyle Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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