Report: Brandon Boykin to Visit the Carolina Panthers Monday

[Ernie]

The best case scenario for Boykin would be beating out Cockrell to start opposite Gay. The worst case scenario for Boykin would be an insurance policy for us in case Golson is not what we thought he would be as our nickel slot corner. So if we re-signed him, he could be anywhere from our CB2 to our CB4. What is that worth, in dollars? It would likely have to be a one year "prove it" type deal, I would imagine.

In Carolina, he likely wouldn't have a shot to be a CB2 (unless Josh Norman refuses to sign the franchise tag and cannot come to a long term deal either, thereby sitting out the beginning of the season), but would essentially be guaranteed to be their CB3.

For me, I'd rather sign Boykin and designate Cortez as a post June 1 cut than let Boykin go and bring Cortez back yet again.

My thoughts exactly.

[Iron City Inc.]

My thoughts exactly.

Ditto. Allen release saves 4 million.

[Iron City Inc.]

Word out Carolina signed him.

[Slapstick]

Yep. A one year "prove it" deal...

[buccoray61]

This actually sucks... bigtime. I agree with your thoughts on them slow walking him though.. If Boykin leaves, that puts Corner as a top position of need in the draft. Sad thing is, he could have been retained for a reasonable deal.

I feel corner was the top position of need in the draft even if Boykin stayed.

[Oviedo]

Word out Carolina signed him.

I don't think we really wanted him and I don't think he really wanted us. Bring in the next replaceable carbon unit.

[phillyesq]

Yep. A one year "prove it" deal...

Hopefully he got enough money to factor into the comp formula.

[pittpete]

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[SidSmythe]

He signed a ONE yr. deal.
That confirms that this guy has a screw loose. Could simply be a poor, immature attitude.
With his talent and skill set you'd think he could get a 4yr deal.

Antwon Blake gets a multiyear deal and Boykin signs for 1 yr. Red Flag!

[Ernie]

Here's what Tomlin had to say about him in an interview..

"Very savvy in that spot [slot]. He has a very good above-the-neck game, relative to the issues of playing inside," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "I really respect what he did for us and I really think he’s a good player in that area."

BTT... for Sid Smythe. I don't think that's it at all... per tomlin.

[Rara]

I don't think we really wanted him and I don't think he really wanted us. Bring in the next replaceable carbon unit.

With as much hype Tomlin has for him...Maybe Golson is the next replaeable carbon unit.

[Ernie]

With as much hype Tomlin has for him...Maybe Golson is the next replaeable carbon unit.

Let's hope so.

[Oviedo]

With as much hype Tomlin has for him...Maybe Golson is the next replaeable carbon unit.

Good and bad eventually they all are and there is a line ready to step in their place.

[Ernie]

I feel corner was the top position of need in the draft even if Boykin stayed.

I think it was one of the top needs, had Boykin stayed. Now it becomes THE top need for sure. Will be shocked if they don't go Defense in the first 3 rounds.

[SidSmythe]

BTT... for Sid Smythe. I don't think that's it at all... per tomlin.

I never said he didn't have a good head for the game. Yes he has skill.

However TOMLIN never said anything about him "Off the Field"

Why would a guy of his talent get interest from 1 team and only sign for 1 yr??