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  1. 09-14-2015 04:54 PM #1
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    Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Cornerback Brandon Boykin believes he will play more on defense for the Steelers Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at Heinz Field than he did Thursday night in New England.

    Of course, if he plays one snap on defense, that would count as more.

    “It’s the first time I can remember I never played” on defense, said Boykin, the Philadelphia Eagles’ No. 3 cornerback during his first three NFL seasons. “I’m sure they had a reason for that. I don’t know what it was. I’ll just take it in stride and go throughout the week and see what happens.”

    The Steelers acquired Boykin from Philadelphia on Aug. 1 for a 2016 fifth-round pick to bolster their secondary and he reportedly was happy to leave the Eagles. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Boykin was displeased with his role as the third cornerback and was not a starter, saying it was “getting real old.’’

    He played not at all on defense in his first game with the Steelers, despite the fact their secondary has been a weak spot. Antwon Blake and William Gay started at cornerback, and previoiusly demoted Cortez Allen entered when they used three. Boykin’s play was limited to special teams against New England. He said neither Mike Tomlin nor any assistant coach gave him an explanation.

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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    I was wondering that too. Seems we thought it was a better idea to cover the slot receiver with linebackers so we could get dinked and dunked to death.

    Of course, against the 49ers would be the time when it might make sense to have more linebackers on the field with their QB's inaccuracy and tendency to scramble, so I'm sure we'll do the opposite of that.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Will never understand why he never played last Thursday


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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field


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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Him and me both

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    Unfortunately I believe he'll be facing Anquan Boldin in the slot against San Fran


    Just label our secondary "We are the smurfs"
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Add me to the list...looks like the Eagles could use him this season.


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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by 86WARD View Post
    Add me to the list...looks like the Eagles could use him this season.
    Trade them Cortez Allen for anybody and throw in Archers and Landry Jones as a sweetener.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Poortez Allen starts and this guy sits, boggles my mind
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by st33lersguy View Post
    Poortez Allen starts and this guy sits, boggles my mind
    Anyone hear from Coach Lake that past few months ?

    I'd LOVE to hear his take on his unit.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by katmandu View Post
    Anyone hear from Coach Lake that past few months ?

    I'd LOVE to hear his take on his unit.
    I don't think Coach Lake is getting the job done. The unit is certainly not performing the way they should be under his coaching
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    He needs to sit and learn for 3 years and then they can ease him in.

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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    To me it's just another case of the Steelers blind loyalty to certain players and not allowing new guys (who are most likely better) to play unless someone gets hurt.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by salamander View Post
    To me it's just another case of the Steelers blind loyalty to certain players and not allowing new guys (who are most likely better) to play unless someone gets hurt.
    So maybe it wasn't just Ol' Dick's stubbornness.

    Personally I think they're scared about escalating the draft pick, which is dumb on so many levels but it wouldn't surprise me. Unless he's doing his best Mike Mitchell, there's no other reason that he shouldn't have at least seen some late action against Edelman.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by Steelman View Post
    So maybe it wasn't just Ol' Dick's stubbornness.

    Personally I think they're scared about escalating the draft pick, which is dumb on so many levels but it wouldn't surprise me. Unless he's doing his best Mike Mitchell, there's no other reason that he shouldn't have at least seen some late action against Edelman.
    theres no way they would risk that over a draft pick thats one round higher. the order of priorities makes no sense
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by Psycho Ward 86 View Post
    theres no way they would risk that over a draft pick thats one round higher. the order of priorities makes no sense
    I agree, Tomlin is not going to worry about whether a draft pick will become a 4th or a 5th rounder next year when it comes to winning a game this Sunday...
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Just heard that Boykin has been dealing with a groin injury... which might explain things.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    I hope Boykin is able to play Sunday and, let's see how he does.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by teegre View Post
    Just heard that Boykin has been dealing with a groin injury... which might explain things.
    Well there is a little nugget of information that would be useful. How likely is this to be true?
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by teegre View Post
    Just heard that Boykin has been dealing with a groin injury... which might explain things.
    Seems strange that Boykin himself didn't know about this injury.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Apparently he didnt practice again today, probably doubtful for the SF game. I guess it would be best to get him 100% instead of a lingering groin injury all year. Lets hope the communication issues and assignments are better understood this game!
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by Steeldude View Post
    He needs to sit and learn for 3 years and then they can ease him in.

    Yes, that is sarcasm.
    Sarcasm with painful sprinkles of truth mixed in to boot.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by Count Steeler View Post
    Well there is a little nugget of information that would be useful. How likely is this to be true?
    He had an MRI today.

    Ugh.
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    What's up with the Steelers secondary and groin injuries?

    What do they have them (Mitchell, Cortez, and Boykin) block Deebo with their groins during training camp?


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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    looks like the top 3 Steelers CBs this Sunday are going to be Willie Gay, Antwon Blake and Ross Cockrell...
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by hawaiiansteeler View Post
    looks like the top 3 Steelers CBs this Sunday are going to be Willie Gay, Antwon Blake and Ross Cockrell...
    Where did you get that from?
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

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    Where did you get that from?
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by hawaiiansteeler View Post
    per Dale Lolley:

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    Thanks

    That's news to me

    Boykin was sidelined by a groin injury today, joining Cortez Allen (knee) on the sidelines.

    That left Will Gay, Antwon Blake and newcomer Ross Cockrell as the Steelers' top three corners
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by TD's & Beer View Post
    Thanks

    That's news to me

    Boykin was sidelined by a groin injury today, joining Cortez Allen (knee) on the sidelines.

    That left Will Gay, Antwon Blake and newcomer Ross Cockrell as the Steelers' top three corners
    you're welcome.

    guess we'll get our first look at Cockrell in a Steelers uniform...
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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Quote Originally Posted by TD's & Beer View Post
    Thanks

    That's news to me

    Boykin was sidelined by a groin injury today, joining Cortez Allen (knee) on the sidelines.

    That left Will Gay, Antwon Blake and newcomer Ross Cockrell as the Steelers' top three corners
    Who's left for backups ?

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    Re: Steelers' cornerback Boykin wondering when he'll take the field

    Ugh, looks like the Steelers have gotten hit by the injury bug
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