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

[BuffaloBillyG]

On 8/1/2025 at 9:00 PM, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

 

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.

Maybe it's just me being overly optimistic, but downs can be expected when a rookie is practicing against the reigning league MVP. Moreso when that MVP is wearing a red jersey and can't really be sacked. 

 

The fact that he has made plays and has some ups against that situation is actually pretty impressive to me. He may be up and down against guys like Allen, Mahomes or Burrow as a rookie...but I think against guys like Fields, Tua and whomever wins the Saints job Max will EAT.

[hondo in seattle]

On 7/31/2025 at 5:25 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. 

 

Not to be a Negative Nancy, but what if Tre doesn't stay healthy and/or doesn't return to pro-bowl Tre again?

 

In that scenario, an injured or unready Max is a problem - and that's what some of us are worried about.

[SoMAn]

5 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said:

 

Not to be a Negative Nancy, but what if Tre doesn't stay healthy and/or doesn't return to pro-bowl Tre again?

 

In that scenario, an injured or unready Max is a problem - and that's what some of us are worried about.

As always...next man up. 

My hope is that our offense is explosive and forces opposition to be more one-dimensional, having to play catch-up.

The Bills have in recent history managed to be effective, even when missing most of their secondary.  Hoping greater pressure from a re-vamped D-line will make it easier for our DBs, regardless if they're first team or reserves.

[hondo in seattle]

13 minutes ago, SoMAn said:

As always...next man up. 

My hope is that our offense is explosive and forces opposition to be more one-dimensional, having to play catch-up.

The Bills have in recent history managed to be effective, even when missing most of their secondary.  Hoping greater pressure from a re-vamped D-line will make it easier for our DBs, regardless if they're first team or reserves.

 

We have the same hopes!