***Multiple reports that Hairston's knee injury is just an LCL sprain and he's week to week***

[SoMAn]

2 hours ago, machine gun kelly said:

My WAG is he’s out until week 1, amd then practices while Tre takes the reins for the first four weeks.  By that time, he’ll be completely healthy and can start being woven into the starting line up.

If Tre stays healthy and is close to being pro-bowl Tre again, I don't expect Max will be starting this season. Even pre-injury, I saw him only in a reserve role until well into the regular season if not the entire season. He's still a rookie. The Bills are facing experienced QBs Jackson, Mahomes, Burrows, Rogers, et al. They could eat Hairston for lunch if he's still making typical rookie mental mistakes as he's learning. 

Edited Thursday at 12:25 PM by SoMAn

[billybob71]

I'm with Ethan in Cleveland on this one, if Hairston doesn't show enough to secure CB2 in the near future it's gonna be a weak spot on the D, and who knows maybe Strong will pull a Benford and come outta nowhere. Ive always liked Tre but he ain't holding up all season as a starter.

[BuffaloBill]

10 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I think we have to take into account Tre’s mental health.  Loved Buffalo, was a top corner in the league and then 2 straight years on IR.  We saw his emotions after the Achilles tear.  
 

He was a healthy scratch with the Rams I believe multiple times.  Its hard not to think he lost confidence.  
 

Seems like he’s rejuvenated and back in the place he loves.  
 

Its fate.  We weren’t supposed to win it all without Tre.  
 

Go get some tissues.

 

I really love the idea that Tre may be back to a good form and with the Bills. I get it that he may not have the strength of the physical gifts he once held but let’s hope the mental and emotional well being helps him to overcome this loss. If he can come back and contribute strongly, what a great story.

[nuklz2594]

[machine gun kelly]

4 hours ago, SoMAn said:

If Tre stays healthy and is close to being pro-bowl Tre again, I don't expect Max will be starting this season. Even pre-injury, I saw him only in a reserve role until well into the regular season if not the entire season. He's still a rookie. The Bills are facing experienced QBs Jackson, Mahomes, Burrows, Rogers, et al. They could eat Hairston for lunch if he's still making typical rookie mental mistakes as he's learning. 

I don’t know about the whole year, but agree with you to a point.  After the Ravens (Tre is much better suited to deal with Lamar) we have soft games where they can decide when they want Mad Max in place even if part time.  It begs the question, once healthy, is it Max or Tre for the later tough games in Tampa, KC, Philly, Cincy, and so on.  That also goes for Bosa.  To save him for these tough games is smart.  To use him maybe for a 50% rotation for 2-3 quarters makes sense on easy teams.

[syhuang]

 

 

[JP51]

5 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

 

I really love the idea that Tre may be back to a good form and with the Bills. I get it that he may not have the strength of the physical gifts he once held but let’s hope the mental and emotional well being helps him to overcome this loss. If he can come back and contribute strongly, what a great story.

I am with you from everything I am hearing is that he looks a lot like the old tre... problem is tre is getting old and he has had major injuries.. but if he can come in and regain some of his old form and not be required to Island the other teams best receiver all game... what a huge win for us. And man would an improved pass rush help.... 

Edited Thursday at 07:20 PM by JP51

[3rdand12]

9 hours ago, billybob71 said:

I'm with Ethan in Cleveland on this one, if Hairston doesn't show enough to secure CB2 in the near future it's gonna be a weak spot on the D, and who knows maybe Strong will pull a Benford and come outta nowhere. Ive always liked Tre but he ain't holding up all season as a starter.

I don't predict anything about Tre.

And if Max can get mixed in some packages by midseason or sooner I will feel pretty good about the future

The depth is what will carry us through the season for the Defensive backfield.

[TBBills Fan]

10 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

Where else are you going to get the latest scoop on House's transmission?

I pray every night that @HOUSE Tranny gets the job done

[3rdand12]

3 minutes ago, TBBills Fan said:

I pray every night that @HOUSE Tranny gets the job done

I see what you did there.

 But wear and tear take their toll

[TBBills Fan]

1 minute ago, 3rdand12 said:

I see what you did there.

 But wear and tear take their toll

Hairston season can be riding on this. It's to important to make jokes!

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

On 7/31/2025 at 5:42 AM, machine gun kelly said:

My WAG is he’s out until week 1, amd then practices while Tre takes the reins for the first four weeks.  By that time, he’ll be completely healthy and can start being woven into the starting line up.

 

Being he's a rookie, I think he starts the season on IR  which allows him to observe the first is it 4 or 6 weeks, then comes back.  Give more time to fully heal and to see the game from the sideline at a pro level better. 

 

Making him active for week one means cutting some other CB.  So between Hairston's lack of practice time now and maybe a little lingering injury "dust"  he could be an overall team liability being on the roster then as would need him to play and he likely won't be ready either physically or knowledge wise.  This would allow them to keep an experienced guy like Jackson on the roster.  If he was a 3 or 4 year vet, then could see him starting  the year active on the team.

[BigDingus]

On 7/31/2025 at 7:25 AM, SoMAn said:

If Tre stays healthy and is close to being pro-bowl Tre again, I don't expect Max will be starting this season. Even pre-injury, I saw him only in a reserve role until well into the regular season if not the entire season. He's still a rookie. The Bills are facing experienced QBs Jackson, Mahomes, Burrows, Rogers, et al. They could eat Hairston for lunch if he's still making typical rookie mental mistakes as he's learning. 

 

Tre looked really bad last year, and he was healthy. It's probably a bit overly optimistic to expect him to be anywhere near Pro Bowl form after multiple season-ending injuries & now being 30. It would be amazing, and I hope he can stay healthy, but I'm not sure he'll be that good even if he is.

[machine gun kelly]

3 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

 

Being he's a rookie, I think he starts the season on IR  which allows him to observe the first is it 4 or 6 weeks, then comes back.  Give more time to fully heal and to see the game from the sideline at a pro level better. 

 

Making him active for week one means cutting some other CB.  So between Hairston's lack of practice time now and maybe a little lingering injury "dust"  he could be an overall team liability being on the roster then as would need him to play and he likely won't be ready either physically or knowledge wise.  This would allow them to keep an experienced guy like Jackson on the roster.  If he was a 3 or 4 year vet, then could see him starting  the year active on the team.

I don’t think it’s an absolute either way.  IR should be last resort as we all want Tre to be the old Tre, but a torn ACL, then Achilles is significant.  After week 1 which I seriously doubt any of these opponents are serious threats, so weaving him in after a week to two fully healthy and starting against weak opponents would give him experience and can manage load time for Tre.  We just don’t know how he’ll heal and progress as far as Mad Max.

[syhuang]

 

[3rdand12]

On 7/31/2025 at 6:47 PM, TBBills Fan said:

Hairston season can be riding on this. It's to important to make jokes!

Our love for House has no bounds.

 Wishing Hairston a long and storied career with the Bills

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

4 hours ago, machine gun kelly said:

I don’t think it’s an absolute either way.  IR should be last resort as we all want Tre to be the old Tre, but a torn ACL, then Achilles is significant.  After week 1 which I seriously doubt any of these opponents are serious threats, so weaving him in after a week to two fully healthy and starting against weak opponents would give him experience and can manage load time for Tre.  We just don’t know how he’ll heal and progress as far as Mad Max.

 

True, but it's not like the reports about Hairston were that his play was amazing, sounded like many ups and downs.   And then is even only 98% OK that could make it tougher on him.

[TBBills Fan]

49 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

Our love for House has no bounds.

 Wishing Hairston a long and storied career with the Bills

While wishing @HOUSE pain and suffering?

[YattaOkasan]

On 7/31/2025 at 5:42 AM, machine gun kelly said:

My WAG is he’s out until week 1, amd then practices while Tre takes the reins for the first four weeks.  By that time, he’ll be completely healthy and can start being woven into the starting line up.

I love the idea of platooning Hairston in. That will give him reps to grow but also keep Tre if we do need him for the playoffs. He’ll be fresh that way.