Bills sign RB Hairston

[The Spaz]

He was brought in as a tryout player during the Bills rookie minicamp in early May. Despite a crowded offensive backfield Justise Hairston made enough of an impression to land a contract with Buffalo. The Bills signed the running back on Monday.

Hairston (6’1” 210) originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick by New England in 2007 after a huge senior season at Central Connecticut State. He rushed for 1,877 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2006 after transferring from Rutgers.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-sign-rb-hairston/3bd6263b-d100-4421-93ad-d5462176f17a

[OpIv37]

could be a good find, but why do we always seem to find guys like this at positions where we're already good? It would be nice if he played LB or DE.

[bigbub2352]

should have signed pass rush to fill roster spot

[jamze132]

Uh... another running back? Last time I checked, we have 3 pretty good RBs...

[TigerJ]

I remember Hairston from when he came out of college. I think he's got pretty good measurables to go with that gaudy senior production, albeit at a tiny school. Obviously, this signing won't affect this year. If he impresses in training camp, the Bills will find a spot for him on the PS. I'm not really worried about saving a roster spot for a phantom player at a position of need. If that player exists and the Bills find him, they can always let someone go who has less of a chance to make the team, whether it's Hairson or someone else.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Hey it he nets us a 6th round pick somewhere down the road, it's worth it.

[mybills]

Maybe they're expecting Lynch to get arrested a few more times.