On Wednesday, May 25, theAtlanta Falconspassed on signing free agentBrandon Boykin. What sparked this decision?
The Atlanta Falcons decision to pass on cornerbackBrandon Boykinmay have come as a bit of a surprise. Just this past Monday, May 23,Boykinwas reported to have had a strong workout with the team.
Boykin, a former Georgia football player, has played for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just recently, he was released by the Carolina Panthers on May 17th and is now a free agent.
Boykinhas previously shown interest in the Atlanta Falcons. Head CoachDan Quinnhas been looking to make some changes this offseason, especially concerning the defense.Quinnwas supposedly “impressed” withBoykin’s workout. So then why exactly did the Falcons pass on signing him?
Basically, now is just not the time for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have several players lined up for the cornerback position due to the uncertainty ofJalen Collins.
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Though they have options, Atlanta is looking to add more depth at the position of cornerback. Did they not see enough inBoykin?
After violating performance-enhancing substances policy his rookie season, second-year cornerbackJalen Collinshas been suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season.
There are two projected starting cornerbacks for the Atlanta Falcons.Desmond TrufantandRobert Alfordcould become starters this season, along with the possibility ofAkeem KingandDeMarcus Van Dyke.
Clearly there is a need at cornerback but also a lot of uncertainty at this time. The Falcons didn’t address this position in the 2016 NFL Draft, either.
There had also been some speculation as to whether or notBoykinwas 100 percent healthy. At one point he was believed to have hip issues, though it has been reported that he is fine.
However, the Falcons insist that the decision not to sign him was based purely from a football aspect, and had nothing to do with anything else.
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If that’s the case, did the Falcons simply not seeBoykinas an asset to the team? Will the Falcons continue to search for a cornerback, or will they work with what they’ve got?
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