BRANDON BOYKIN RUMORS
NFL: Former Georgia DB Brandon Boykin Getting No Respect from the Steelers
Mark this one under the ‘hell to the naw’ category. Former Georgia cornerback, current nickel back for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brandon Boykin is being called out as “sweet” by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. According to Brown, whichever receiver on their team gets Boykin as their cover man will be one lucky guy. The Steelers (1-2) will be looking for a...
Antonio Brown calls Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin ‘the candy bar’
The Eagles have one of the best starting cornerback duos in the NFL in Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. If you’re an opposing offensive coordinator or quarterback, those are certainly two guys you want to game plan around and be aware of at all times. Philadelphia’s nickel corner, rookie Brandon Boykin, does not carry the same reputation as his teammates, which...
Steelers View Eagles CB Brandon Boykin as “Candy”
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If Philadelphia Eagles CB Brandon Boykin isn’t motivated for this week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he should be now.
According to Dale Lolley of the SteelCity Insider, Steelers receiver Antonio Brown called Boykin a “candy bar.” Here’s what he stated:
“He’s all right,” said Steelers Pro Bowl receiver Antonio Brown. ...
Boykin is going to make this Eagles team...
It's a little too early to make a prediction...but from what I've seen on live video stream the past two days, cornerback/kick returner Brandon Boykin is going to make this team..."Boykin's done a great job," secondary coach Mike Zordich said. "In the last two days, it's hard to say anybody has done anything [to separate themselves]. There's not...
Brandon Boykin expected to be Eagles’ slot cornerback
According to Sporting News, Brandon Boykin is expected to open the season ahead of Joselio Hanson as the team’s slot cornerback. Boykin was a steal in the 4th round this past April and could have gone in the 1st or 2nd round if he wasn’t 5-9. His lack of height won’t be nearly as big of a deal in the slot and he has very good pure coverage abilities.
With Boykin playing...
Brandon Boykin Enters Philadelphia Eagles Camp as No. 1 Return Man
Brandon Boykin has a shot to start early for the Philadelphia Eagles—on special teams: …Brandon Boykin, the team’s fourth-round pick out of the University of Georgia, figures to go to Lehigh as the No. 1 kickoff and punt returner for a unit that suffered in both departments last year. “They didn’t do much at all last year in terms of returns,’’ a pro scout for an Eagles...
Former Georgia DB Brandon Boykin is Ready to Give Eagles Fans “What They Want”
I don’t know about other Georgia fans, but I’m really going to miss seeing No. 2 in the red and black next season… I’m not an Eagles fan but you can bet I’ll be pulling for Boykin to do well with the Birds…so long as he’s not playing against the home team that is.
Philadelphia Eagles Draft Gem: Brandon Boykin Will Make Big Impact on Defense and Special Teams
The Philadelphia Eagles have received near-universal praise for their 2012 draft. They made smart picks on defense that largely fit the team’s needs and got good value on their selections.
Selecting DT Fletcher Cox and LB Mychal Kendricks should address some of Philadelphia’s biggest deficiencies on defense. As the first and second picks of the team, they will be expected...
Via Philly Sports Nut
May 14, 2012
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Eagles sign 3 draft picks, free agent QB Harris
The Eagles signed fourth-round draft picks Brandon Boykin, along with two other draft choices, and free agent quarterback Jacory Harris out of Miami.
Boykin, a cornerback from Georgia, guard Brandon Washington (fifth round) from Miami and running back Bryce Brown (seventh round) from Kansas State all signed four-year deals.
Boykin was one of the top kick returners in Southeastern...
Via AP on Fox
May 11, 2012
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Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Spotlight: CB Brandon Boykin
In the 4th round of the 2012 draft, with the 123rd overall selection the Philadelphia Eagles picked Brandon Boykin, a 5-9, 182 corner from Georgia.
Boykin is a tremendously versatile athlete and the Eagles were widely hailed for the selection, including the fact that the pickup was a tremendous value. NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks calls Boykin a “multidimensional weapon,” an intriguing...
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