BillsObserver Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Steve Tasker interviewed Buddy Nix at halftime of the Bills v. Lions game. Here's a transcript: On the strange offseason (no OTA's or minicamps), how it has affected the team: BN: "You know, I kind of hate to let them know we can do 4 months of work in a week but that's about what we did. We were able to sign some undrafted free agents and we had one night to get it done and I think we got some pretty good players out of that group. It really, probably set back the young guys and the guys that you just brought in - it probably got them further behind. Our older guys - Fitz, they worked together, he knows the offense, he taught them the playbook - I think they are alright but you can tell with by looking at some of these guys when we throw them out there they aren't quite ready." On this year's draft class: BN: "Yeah you know, Steve, I'll tell ya, I think Marcell is going to be everything we thought he was. I think Aaron Williams is better than everybody thought he was. Our 2nd pick, he's in our top 3 or 4 corners and he's going to play. You saw Kelvin Sheppard. Sheppard got behind. He was a little late signing and then he's been hurt so he's missed out on some things. Our 2 fourth round guys - Searcy #25 has played really good, probably ahead of what we thought for the 225 pound safety. And then number 75, Chris Hairston, he'll push at Left Tackle. He may at worst be our swing tackle. And he's a big zone, tall guy, with good length and ya know, I think those guys are gonna work out good. Justin Rogers, our 7th round pick. We haven't see him yet - Mike Jasper - He'll play. I think, Chris White, I think we got him in the 6th and Johnny White in the 5th and both of those guys are playing good. We said it when we started - we are going to build through the draft and stay the course and stick to our guns." On the last cut from 80 to 53: BN: "Ya know, we gotta have them cut by 6 o clock. We probably won't get everybody's official cuts until 9 or 10 Saturday night. But if there's a guy that can compete for a position and give us competition or improve our team - no matter who it is, no matter who we have to let go, if they're not producing we're going to try to find somebody who will." On the difficulty of bringing in guys because of injuries and the chances of them making the team: BN: "Yeah, you know, I'm not so sure that sometimes that's not good. It makes coaches pull back a little bit on what they do. If they're not careful, everybody knows more than they teach so it might help a little. Kirk Morrison, I think, is getting caught up in a hurry. We are not where we were last year - last year we were, it was likely that we might bring somebody in every week. But hopefully we are better than that and we can stay away from injuries and play with what we got." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 nice. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 We're definitely seeing some evidence that we had one HELL of a draft class this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Interesting to hear his endorsement for Hairston. "And then number 75, Chris Hairston, he'll push at Left Tackle. He may at worst be our swing tackle." Not to dissect every word he says but right before he said "he'll push at Left Tackle" he kind of hesitated like he normally does when he wants to say more about the guy or situation he's discussing. Looks like Bell has some competition breathing down his neck. Because of no minicamps or OTA's, Hairston still has some catching up to do mentally but he's got the physical tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well we don't know about Hairston's ability to handle speed rushers. He'll face more of those on the left. He's got long odds to move into the starting LT spot: He's a rookie, inconsistent footwork, one LT screwup can kill your QB (and your season), short offseason, not to mention scouts didn't project him to LT because he was a little slow of step. This may not be true but a lot of scouts saw vulnerabilities in his college game. Don't get me wrong, I like him. More than I was expecting to, but I sure don't want him to have to step into the LT slot for a long time. Especially if Bell nails the spot down. It's a better endorsement than I expected but then again Nix isn't setting the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well we don't know about Hairston's ability to handle speed rushers. He'll face more of those on the left. He's got long odds to move into the starting LT spot: He's a rookie, inconsistent footwork, one LT screwup can kill your QB (and your season), short offseason, not to mention scouts didn't project him to LT because he was a little slow of step. This may not be true but a lot of scouts saw vulnerabilities in his college game. Don't get me wrong, I like him. More than I was expecting to, but I sure don't want him to have to step into the LT slot for a long time. Especially if Bell nails the spot down. It's a better endorsement than I expected but then again Nix isn't setting the depth chart. Completely agree with all of this. I didn't mean he should start right away but rather it's good Bell has someone behind him now. Bell will be the starting LT until he completely falters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks for posting this. The feed I was watching blanked out the entire halftime. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 "Mike Jasper - He'll play" Looks like he will be on the roster and not PS. Unless this was some long range assessment. Thanks for posting this Bearded one. Really appreciate it and it has a lot of good info despite such a 'short' interview. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 MJ is my guy but I'd be surprised if he makes the roster of 53. He is silll too raw. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 MJ is my guy but I'd be surprised if he makes the roster of 53. He is silll too raw. PTR I agree with you a 100%. A lot of us have an irrational emotional draw to the guy as he is such a good story and seems to have 'limitless' potential. I include myself in that group. Based merely on performance, he has been as expected for a seventh round draft. I've just feared the PS given somebody will likely make an offer for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well we don't know about Hairston's ability to handle speed rushers. He'll face more of those on the left. He's got long odds to move into the starting LT spot: He's a rookie, inconsistent footwork, one LT screwup can kill your QB (and your season), short offseason, not to mention scouts didn't project him to LT because he was a little slow of step. This may not be true but a lot of scouts saw vulnerabilities in his college game. Don't get me wrong, I like him. More than I was expecting to, but I sure don't want him to have to step into the LT slot for a long time. Especially if Bell nails the spot down. It's a better endorsement than I expected but then again Nix isn't setting the depth chart. Lets face it.....and everyone can see it....the draft nicks screwed up when it comes to Hairston and it happens.....maybe its the fact that he is carrying a bit too much weight? The fact is Hairston is one of the most fundamentally sound 4th round pick OT's I have ever seen.....his strenght is awesome.....his technique is sound......he can move his feet..... I dont know if we have a good left tackle or a awesome right tackle.....or a stud left tackle when you chizle off some of the gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Interesting to hear his endorsement for Hairston. "And then number 75, Chris Hairston, he'll push at Left Tackle. He may at worst be our swing tackle." Not to dissect every word he says but right before he said "he'll push at Left Tackle" he kind of hesitated like he normally does when he wants to say more about the guy or situation he's discussing. Looks like Bell has some competition breathing down his neck. Because of no minicamps or OTA's, Hairston still has some catching up to do mentally but he's got the physical tools. Nix's Hairston remark and the Jasper comment were the two things which stood out to me. I suspect the Bills may like Hairston's long-term potential at LT more than Bell's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Nix's Hairston remark and the Jasper comment were the two things which stood out to me. I suspect the Bills may like Hairston's long-term potential at LT more than Bell's. Considering Jasper has apparently been cut, might not mean as much as you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 "Mike Jasper - He'll play" Looks like he will be on the roster and not PS. Unless this was some long range assessment. Thanks for posting this Bearded one. Really appreciate it and it has a lot of good info despite such a 'short' interview. thanks again. Jasper was cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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