Boykin brings athleticism, ball skills

[stillers4me]

We have come to understand that the Steelers don’t immediately dismiss a cornerback because of his height. Apparently, the Philadelphia Eagles do.

In a move announced after the team’s Saturday practice at Saint Vincent College, the Steelers acquired veteran cornerback Brandon Boykin from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Because the Steelers currently have 90 players on their roster, a corresponding move to open a spot will have to be made.

A fourth-round pick by the Eagles out of the University of Georgia in 2012, Boykin had six interceptions and 17 passes defensed in his second NFL season. But once Chip Kelly was hired as the Eagles coach in 2013, there became only one significant statistic as it pertained to Boykin.

Five-foot-10.............

read more @ http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Boykin-brings-athleticism-ball-skills/aeb27318-ae47-462c-ac12-d94031b04d6f

[stillers4me]

And it looks like his bags are packed and he's eager to report!


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[Steeldude]

I love the titles they give their articles...lol. So I guess other DBs bring un-athleticism and no ball skills. :heh:

[stillers4me]

I love the titles they give their articles...lol. So I guess other DBs bring un-athleticism and no ball skills. :heh:

Nope...just ours! :chuckle:

[Iron Steeler]

ugh senchez golson .... i was actually excited to see what he could do

[fansince'76]

We have come to understand that the Steelers don’t immediately dismiss a cornerback because of his height.

Unlike many fans...

[LLT]

I love the titles they give their articles...lol. So I guess other DBs bring un-athleticism and no ball skills. :heh:

I think they are being comparative to our what we fielded in 2014....Which makes the title appropriate. He DOES bring more athleticism and ball skills that we had with last years secondary

[86WARD]

I think they are being comparative to our what we fielded in 2014....Which makes the title appropriate. He DOES bring more athleticism and ball skills that we had with last years secondary

This is how I read it too.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Inside the Steelers: Boykin's 'pick six' highlights late drill

By Chris Adamski
Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

• Newest Steelers cornerback Brandon Boykin jumped a route in the slot during a 7-on-7 drill late in practice Friday, intercepting Landry Jones for a “pick six.” Mike Tomlin excitedly approached Boykin, saying, “Welcome to Pittsburgh!” as the two shook hands. Boykin playfully appeared to present the game ball to Tomlin, who raised his fist to the air in joy as the crowd gathered in a far corner of the fan area cheered.

• During an 11-on-11 drill in which the first-team defense was in, Boykin played right cornerback with William Gay in the slot and Antwon Blake on the left side.

to read rest of article:

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8801442-74/drill-practice-bell#ixzz3iBZYB2fM

[86WARD]

I can't get overly excited about him pickings off Jones...but if it's building up his confidence...then I'm good with it. I'd like to still see Allen running some with the first defense. Hopefully they haven't given up on him.