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Shamarko to start Thursday

Just read that apparently it will be Gay and Blake on the outside, Allen in the slot. Boykin appears to be the No. 4.
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Just read that apparently it will be Gay and Blake on the outside, Allen in the slot. Boykin appears to be the No. 4.

Yeah I am not quite understanding this.

Although I think Allen is perhaps better suited for the slot, and I see him being matched up against Gronk. With S help over the top.

I think it is a matter of time before Boykin jumps into the starting lineup.
 
Just read that apparently it will be Gay and Blake on the outside, Allen in the slot. Boykin appears to be the No. 4.

What's the source? Allen's still # 1 on the depth chart and Tomlin swears by his chart.
 
Maybe they are moving Allen inside for THIS game to match up against Gronk. He's our biggest corner, and we've all seen what happens when they put Gay on Gronk...
 
Just read that apparently it will be Gay and Blake on the outside, Allen in the slot. Boykin appears to be the No. 4.

In the 2009 ( Last time we played in the super bowl ) the depth chart among the DB's were Taylor, Gay, Townsend, and Carter, backed up safeties Polamalu and Clark. HUGE Drop off in talent.
 
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If we don't see Boykin a lot more in the regular season games than we did in the preseason, I think my head really might literally explode. It's going to be messy.
 
I'm on board Coach Tomlin... send Shark on a safety blitz and hits Brady late which knocks her out of the game. Shark gets ejected and it's a win-win for the Steelers
I like how you think (at least on this comment)...

I wish everyone would stop worrying about Sham Sham - he's a box safety. If Mitchell plays solid at FS - then we won't have to worry about the deep balls - because he's doing his job.

Sham Sham needs to bring the Bam Bam to T*m T*m so he can go night night...
Maybe they are moving Allen inside for THIS game to match up against Gronk. He's our biggest corner, and we've all seen what happens when they put Gay on Gronk...

Big test tomorrow night. IMO, Shazier will be the guy on Gronk; but, we shall see...
 
If we don't see Boykin a lot more in the regular season games than we did in the preseason, I think my head really might literally explode. It's going to be messy.


Brandon Boykin isn't even going to be starting for the Pittsburgh Steelers


On one hand, this is bad news for the Eagles. Philadelphia only receives Pittsburgh's fourth round draft pick if Boykin plays at least 60% of the Steelers' defensive snaps. If Boykin isn't in the top three, there's a very good chance he won't play enough to fulfill that condition. Therefore, the Eagles are likely to only receive a fifth round pick for Boykin.

On the other hand, maybe this is a sign Boykin isn't good enough to get on the field on a more regular basis and the Eagles made a good deal by trading him away. Especially considering Boykin was on the last year of his contract.

It's not like Boykin is buried behind great players, either. He's stuck behind the likes of William Gay, Antwon Blake, and Cortez Allen.

One could argue the Eagles would still be better off with Boykin right now. The team currently doesn't have an answer at the nickel position after trading him away and seeing JaCorey Shepherd, his potential replacement, go down with a season-ending injury.

But what's done is done. Boykin is gone and he's not even starting. The Eagles are likely to receive a fifth round pick in from the Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/...ade-eagles-cornerback-starting-nickel-outside
 
More exploding heads....Brice McCain starting at corner


All signs point to Brice McCain starting at corner for Miami Dolphins in opener

Barring a late change of plans, Brice McCain is expected to start at cornerback for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday against the Redskins, multiple sources have told the Miami Herald.

McCain, who signed with the Dolphins in the offseason, is believed to have won the last remaining position battle on the team. McCain was among the league’s top slot cornerbacks in football last year

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article34381623.html
 

Brandon Boykin isn't even going to be starting for the Pittsburgh Steelers


On one hand, this is bad news for the Eagles. Philadelphia only receives Pittsburgh's fourth round draft pick if Boykin plays at least 60% of the Steelers' defensive snaps. If Boykin isn't in the top three, there's a very good chance he won't play enough to fulfill that condition. Therefore, the Eagles are likely to only receive a fifth round pick for Boykin.

On the other hand, maybe this is a sign Boykin isn't good enough to get on the field on a more regular basis and the Eagles made a good deal by trading him away. Especially considering Boykin was on the last year of his contract.

It's not like Boykin is buried behind great players, either. He's stuck behind the likes of William Gay, Antwon Blake, and Cortez Allen.

One could argue the Eagles would still be better off with Boykin right now. The team currently doesn't have an answer at the nickel position after trading him away and seeing JaCorey Shepherd, his potential replacement, go down with a season-ending injury.

But what's done is done. Boykin is gone and he's not even starting. The Eagles are likely to receive a fifth round pick in from the Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/...ade-eagles-cornerback-starting-nickel-outside

Maybe we can chalk this up to him not knowing the defensive terminology better than those that are starting in front of him??? I'll wait a month to pass judgment...
 
Maybe they are moving Allen inside for THIS game to match up against Gronk. He's our biggest corner, and we've all seen what happens when they put Gay on Gronk...

Wasn't Allen covering Gronk in 2011 when the Steelers lit up the patsies?
 
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