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Chris Hairston | Tackle

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (24) / 4/26/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 332
College: Clemson
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The Bills are expected to start Chris Hairston at right tackle this season.
A 2011 fourth-round pick, Hairston has held his own as a pass blocker through 15 career starts and at 6-foot-6, 332 possesses enough girth to develop into a quality run blocker. Buffalo's line is shaping up like this: LT Cordy Glenn, LG Sam Young/Colin Brown, C Eric Wood, RG Kraig Urbik, and RT Hairston. May 5 - 12:06 PM
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Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills placed LT Chris Hairston (ankle/foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Coach Chan Gailey confirmed that Hairston will likely need surgery on his right ankle to repair a loose piece of bone. He joins Week 1 starting RT Erik Pears (hip) on IR. The Bills have signed Chris Scott off the Titans' practice squad as depth. Sam Young will take over as the starting right tackle.
Related: Sam Young
Source: buffalobills.com
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 12:21:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Chris Hairston is listed as the starting left tackle on the Bills' first preseason depth chart.

Hairston made seven late-season starts last year, and is returning as the incumbent. It's telling, though, that the Bills have cross-trained Hairston at both left and right tackle during training camp. Second-round pick Cordy Glenn will win the blind-side job, and Hairston will be the swing tackle.
Related: Cordy Glenn
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 06:37:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills GM Buddy Nix ranks left tackle as the team's top need entering the draft.

"I think the left tackle is vital," said Nix. "I don't care how good your receivers are if you’re on your back you can't throw it to him. You've got to protect your quarterback first I think." USC's Matt Kalil is unlikely to last until the 10th pick even if the Vikes pass on him. The Bills may end up stuck with Chris Hairston battling a second-day tackle on Ryan Fitzpatrick's blindside.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 10:24:00 AM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Although GM Buddy Nix believes the Bills can win with Chris Hairston at left tackle, he would like to pick up two more players at the position this offseason.

"People say Fitz gets the ball out quick, but we run our offense with a lot of empty sets, with five blockers and if they bring six he better get it out," explained Nix. "In this offense he has to get it out quick." Nix concedes that Hairston isn't the "prettiest athlete," suggesting more of a stopgap than a long-term solution.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 12:30:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Chris Hairston is expected to be the Bills' starting left tackle in 2012.

Incumbent Demetrius Bell is a free agent and sustained a serious leg injury in Week 16. That leaves Hairston, the Bills' fourth-round pick in the 2011 draft. He certainly has the size to do the job at 6'6/326, but athleticism is a concern.
Source: Buffalo News
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 11:36:00 AM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Chris Hairston (ankle) will return to the starting lineup at left tackle this week.

Hairston will make his third career start on Ryan Fitzpatrick's blind side, allowing Andy Levitre to move inside to center as Eric Wood's replacement. The Bills have done a great job of papering over the O-Line all season.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 05:18:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills coach Chan Gailey said Monday that he expects LT Chris Hairston (ankle) to miss 2-4 weeks.

It sounds like a high sprain. An impressive rookie out of Clemson, Hairston had been starting in place of LT Demetrius Bell (shoulder). Bell is tentatively due back during the Week 7 bye, so Buffalo's offense may not miss a beat.
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 04:02:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills LT Chris Hairston (ankle) left the stadium Sunday on crutches and in a walking boot.

This has the look of a severe sprain. The Bills' overachieving offensive line is being tested by injuries to starting left tackle Demetrius Bell (shoulder) and now Hairston.
Source: Buffalo News
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 12:13:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills LT Chris Hairston left Sunday's game in the third quarter with a right ankle injury.

Hairston fell to the ground in a heap as he was trying to limp off the field. Starter Demetrius Bell was already out, so the Bills were forced to kick LG Andy Levitre outside with Chad Rinehart entering at guard.
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 03:32:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills signed No. 122 overall pick OT Chris Hairston to a four-year contract.

The Bills like Hairston's size, mean streak, and quickness. They've been connected to free agent Tyson Clabo. If a veteran signing falls through, the fourth-rounder out of Clemson will compete for the starting right tackle job.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 05:40:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

GM Buddy Nix confirmed that fourth-rounder Chris Hairston will compete for the starting right tackle job.

"He's long-armed and will help keep guys off our quarterback," said Nix. The Bills also like his short-area quickness, tenacity, and intelligence. Hairston isn't exactly facing stiff competition from journeymen Erik Pears and Mansfield Wrotto.
Related: Erik Pears, Mansfield Wrotto
Source: Chris Brown on Twitter
Tue, May 10, 2011 09:22:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

The Bills envision No. 122 overall pick Chris Hairston's future at right tackle.

Hairston finished his college career on the left side, but at 6-foot-6, 333 he is a mauling right-tackle prospect with plenty of length (35-inch arms) to be an effective pass protector. We wouldn't put it past Hairston to start in year one. His main competition will come from Erik Pears and Ed Wang.
Source: buffalobills.com
Mon, May 2, 2011 02:29:00 PM
Chris Hairston - T - Bills

Bills selected Clemson OT Chris Hairston with the No. 122 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

Hairston certainly has the size part down, going 6'6/333 with 34 3/4" arms. That's left tackle length. A 36-game starter for the Tigers, Hairston finished his college career on the blind side and may have been a higher pick if not for some athleticism and injury concerns. He missed four games between his sophomore and junior seasons after being involved in a moped accident, as well as suffering a concussion. The Bills need front-five reinforcements, so this was certainly a pick worthy of the late fourth round.
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 01:17:00 PM

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