Brandon Boykin playing outside?

[Saca312]

I personally believe this guy has potential. He was a fantastic nickel back in 2013 on the Eagles, and he's said multiple times he's wanted to move positions and play outside. He seems to do well covering receivers, breaking passes and tackling. Looking at a void at that position, I wouldn't think moving him to the outside would do much harm. This looks like his chance to play a position he wants to play. Any thoughts? 

 

[MHS831]

Possible.  As of right now, I would say he is.

[t96]

Might end up he plays outside in base and nickel in nickel.

[Bartin]

Right now we don't really have much choice but historically he has struggled on the outside 

[WOW!!]

Please NO!! Let the man succeed in what he is.. Stop trying to make him into something he is not.. He's excellent as a nickle CB and struggles on the outside.. Just bring in a stop gap vet draft a rookie and strengthen the pass rush...

[davos]

The debate about Boykin's ability on the outside vs. nickel has been had for years.  Probably more so than any other nickel-sized CB.  He can fill in out there but probably shouldn't be paid like an outside CB. 

[PhillyB]

i have no doubt he'll get looks there in camp

[t96]

58 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Right now we don't really have much choice but historically he has struggled on the outside 

That's not true. He's barely played outside and when he has he's been fine. Just fits better in the slot.

[Peppers90 NC]

fug it let Shaq be our nickel 

[The Lone Panther]

Hope not.  They screwed up Bene by putting him at nickle when he succeeded on the outside.  Boykin is best fit at nickle, keep him there.  Go sign Cromartie or Hall to be opposite of Bene. 

[IGSaint]

I think Boykin mentioned that he was happy to be playing Nickel because that's what he's best at. I hope they leave him there and try to find someone else to play outside. 

[jdpanther5]

3 hours ago, Peppers90 NC said:

fug it let Shaq be our nickel 

I kinda figure we'll be seeing more of our base 4-3 as Shaq gets more comfortable. Made me think the 1-year Boykin deal was as much about us getting a stop-gap - should Shaq struggle - as much as it was Boykin taking a "prove-it" deal before cashing in. 

[pantherfan49]

Question-- can we even sign a FA at this point without giving up our 3rd round comp pick we get for JNo?  That would "even" us out in 3 gained, 3 lost in UFA. 

 

Seems like Amini or whomever needs to sign elsewhere.  I don't know how all this comp pick stuff works.

[JakeH]

As the roster currently stands, I'd have to assume that Bene and Boykin would be on the outside and McClain would split nickel duties with Shaq and Jones, but getting the majority of the snaps there. 

 

Of of course there's still free agents out there, the draft, and camp for someone to step up for that spot. But as currently constructed, I'd say Boykin is our #2.