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Jarrett Boykin (1 Viewer)

Add and play this week, I'm going Douglas. Add and hold for multi-game value, it has to be Boykin. Ultimately, one week isn't going to make or break a season so I'd lean Boykin as the long term value. Both should absolutely be added this week, if possible. The injuries to both WR cores are substantial enough that these two guys will have the chance for solid numbers.

 
He's got a week to get on the same page with AR. He's got a great opportunity but lets not forget that opportunity doesn't always equal production. I want to see him actually do it first.
if you are interested then you have to grab him this week. After next week, he will be gone - unless you are implying that you will pick up and bench him until he shows something . . .
I guess I'm kind of viewing him similarly to Harry Douglas who half my league made a run at a week ago. We could all just be chasing fools gold here just because a middling talent is seemingly getting a million dollar opportunity.
Douglas is 6' 180lbs Boykin is 6'2 212lbs

Douglas has had numerous opportunities and has not produced yet .

 
A little off topic here but, why is Edgar Bennett the WR coach for Green Bay? It seems like an ex WR would have more insight to offer young WRs. Just seems like a strange fit.
This kind of thing happens all the time. Guys like Bennett might start off as the RB coach, but if they demonstrate a wider scope of knowledge then they will be moved to various positions, sometimes even moving to the defensive side.Scott Frost played quarterback at Nebraska, then coached linebackers at Northern Iowa, then coached wide receivers at Oregon, and is now the offensive coordinator at Oregon.

 
Aaron Rodgers likes to be unpredictable...who would be the next receiver up after Boykin?
Myles White is the only other receiver on the roster, and he was just promoted from the practice squad yesterday. He's a rookie out of Louisiana Tech.
White's a burner, unlike Boykin. Could be interesting to see how he's involved... Here's an article from the Journal Sentinal about him after they picked him up. Hghlights include: ran a 4.42 40 at his pro day in 35 degree weather into the wind; he claims he's run a 4.30 40 before; he's a former 110M Hurdler -- nationally ranked as a prep.

Then there's this from twitter:

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 2h

McCarthy-Myles White had a big-time catch in practice today, he and Jake Stoneburner were at camp, important for them to come in & compete
 
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Whos to say Boykin is not good. Cobb wasn't thought of as a stud until he got some PT. So he didn't look good in a game where he got minimum reps in practice that week. He had a good catch and run. The talent is there, let him get some more reps. Its about upside and opportunity, he has both now.

 
Whos to say Boykin is not good. Cobb wasn't thought of as a stud until he got some PT. So he didn't look good in a game where he got minimum reps in practice that week. He had a good catch and run. The talent is there, let him get some more reps. Its about upside and opportunity, he has both now.
Cobb was pretty well known coming out of UK and his first game as a rookie he busted a long kickoff TD run and scored on a long pass vs the Saints.

Boykin is the Hokies' all time leading pass catcher - that must mean something.

 
Whos to say Boykin is not good. Cobb wasn't thought of as a stud until he got some PT. So he didn't look good in a game where he got minimum reps in practice that week. He had a good catch and run. The talent is there, let him get some more reps. Its about upside and opportunity, he has both now.
Many around here thought Cobb was a stud in the making from the minute he was drafted in the 2nd round by GB. His first game in the league he flashed the skills he displays now, but inexperience pushed him was down the depth chart his rookie year. Not saying this to argue against Boykin necessarily, as you don't need to be an all world talent to produce as a GB WR, but Cobb had the pedigree well before he had the production.

 
Is anyone going to try to obtain both Boykin and White? Figure one of them has to pan out. Boykin is definitely going to be the more expensive of the two since everyone is going to be gunning for him.

 
I have a feeling that if Jones doesn't play (or maybe even if he does) white is going to catch a long ball for a TD with his speed.

 
Is anyone going to try to obtain both Boykin and White? Figure one of them has to pan out. Boykin is definitely going to be the more expensive of the two since everyone is going to be gunning for him.
I had Nelson, Jones, and Boykin and picked up White also. White is an intriguing prospect but I thought he needed to put on at least another 10 lbs. before he was going to make a big impact in the NFL.

There aren't many comps for a player his size (6-0, 182) and probably the best one is Manningham. Like Manningham he has enough speed to be successful with a good QB.

 
A few tidbits:

10.5" hands - 4XL Gloves

Beat coverage at least 6 times last week (regardless of speed)

Beat Charles Johnson out to make the team

He has one of the best QBs in the league

He will be targeted - The more he catches the more he will be targeted

Take a shot? - That's up to you (I picked him up on one redraft team (>200 players drafted) - its now or never for my team since I won't have one of the top waiver picks next week. He won't be starting this week, but if he does good I know I won't be playing against him the following week :)

 
I'd like to put this slow 40 issue to bed. The poor guy has been crucified for his combine time. Even after he improved all of his speed times in every drill across the board at his pro day. He was dealing with a hamstring issue during his training for the NFL combine. His catch last week was a WR screen that he ran for 43 yards right through the defense.

Food for thought:

James Jones: 6'1" 207 pro day 4.58 hand size 9 3/4 Age 29 1/2 in final year of contract.

Jarrett Boykin: 6'2" 217 pro day 4.57 hand size 10 1/4 Age 24

 
My roster is filled with injured WRs such as Cobb/Harvin. Would any of you drop a guy like Hopkins to obtain Boykin?

 
I'd like to put this slow 40 issue to bed. The poor guy has been crucified for his combine time. Even after he improved all of his speed times in every drill across the board at his pro day. He was dealing with a hamstring issue during his training for the NFL combine. His catch last week was a WR screen that he ran for 43 yards right through the defense.

Food for thought:

James Jones: 6'1" 207 pro day 4.58 hand size 9 3/4 Age 29 1/2 in final year of contract.

Jarrett Boykin: 6'2" 217 pro day 4.57 hand size 10 1/4 Age 24
I have a bad feeling I'm going to regret being outbid in free agency on picking this kid up in 2 of my 3 FBGPC leagues....sigh

I don't expect huge numbers and I don't expect a Cobb-replacement.....but I think this kid has some game and he is likely going to see anywhere from 6-10 targets a game. Given how banged up the defense is, he could easily be putting up WR3 numbers with WR2 upside....much like Jones last year.

 
I just dropped Daryl Richardson for Boykin. I now have no real depth at RB, and i have cobb and a ton of WR3/4 type guys. Borderline desperate at wr. Boykin doesn't have to fully replace Cobb, I just want some excitement.

 
he's playing cobb's role in a very good offense with a great QB... why not stash and see what happens the next few weeks... i picked him up in both of my leagues with the hopes he goes bananas....

 
Freed up a spot for Boykin based on his size, college youtube clips, his pro-day 40, and of course, Aaron Rodgers. Also looked at the tape from last week and while he had two drops, two other off targets were timing based and one due to a batted ball. Rodgers did look for Boykin even after the miscues, which is important. Also key here is that QB and head coach are singing his praises. It's an upside stash for a week or two to see if anything brews. I'm not scared of Finley and who knows what Jones will be like on a bummy knee.

 
While I agree that he's more of an unknown in the sense that he hasn't failed before in the past, but I would still think that Harry Douglas would be more valuable, no? Harry's likely to be option 1 or 2 on almost every single pass play this week behind only Tony Gonzalez. With Boykin, you're assuming Nelson's locked down the whole game, and Finley isn't heavily involved.

Not sure - maybe I'm just missing something.
By all means I think Harry will get more looks than Boykin. Atlanta's run game is the pits so Matty Ice will throw. Ryan's a good QB but I don't think he can make relatively obscure WR's into something the way Rodgers probably could. Everyonewill know Douglas is gonna get the looks and they'll key on him. Can he handle that kinda pressure? Don't know but Harry's a blue collar WR having to basically take over the #1 WR spot albeit he's got Gonzo to help him. I just think Boykin, if he can hang on to the ball & run the proper routes could put up some pretty good numbers. If he does real good they won't push Jones back too soon or too much plus Lacy can catch out of the backfield. No doubt Jordy's the man and he'll get his and I start him regardless who covers him. Yet Boykin's got an excellant opportunity, as does Douglas, to show he can be a good NFL WR with upside to get better . Harry's been around awhile and I'm not saying he isn't good he's just not gotten many chances to get consistant on field time and I think that limits his ceiling. Not sure how high Boykin could go but I believe it's higher than Douglas. Boykin could also fall flat and end up nothing but I'm hedging he goes up instead of down.

 
iamkoza said:
he's playing cobb's role in a very good offense with a great QB... why not stash and see what happens the next few weeks... i picked him up in both of my leagues with the hopes he goes bananas....
Is that confirmed or is he replacing Jones ?

 
It will be like last week - they are changing offense - 2TE with Finley playing out wide on some snaps.

 
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Mistabishi said:
My roster is filled with injured WRs such as Cobb/Harvin. Would any of you drop a guy like Hopkins to obtain Boykin?
Redraft absolutely ... who's throwing the ball to Hopkins?

 
I think I'm going to start Boykin over Hartline and LaFell

Boykin could go off with Haden covering Nelson all game. I like the Boom/Bust potential.

 
I probably would drop Hopkins to take a look at Boykin.

What about Mike Williams, would people rather have him or Boykin?

Trying to peg his relative value is hard because it's all speculative so far.

 
I probably would drop Hopkins to take a look at Boykin.

What about Mike Williams, would people rather have him or Boykin?

Trying to peg his relative value is hard because it's all speculative so far.
Yeah, real speculative. Am considering adding him in a dynasty league. That's real speculation there, especially when you have to drop a long-term prospect for a short-term gamble.

 
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.

 
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.
problem with this is I think GB clowns cleveland at Lambeau, will be up early and wont need to throw.

 
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.
problem with this is I think GB clowns cleveland at Lambeau, will be up early and wont need to throw.
I think Cleveland's run D is fairly stout. If GB is going to get up early, and they are down to Jordy/Boykin/Finley as receiving options, I am guessing that those 3 will be involved early, and should post some decent totals. I dont think Lacy/Franklin/Starks are likely to light up the Browns' D behind that beat up Packers OL.

 
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.
problem with this is I think GB clowns cleveland at Lambeau, will be up early and wont need to throw.
I think Cleveland's run D is fairly stout. If GB is going to get up early, and they are down to Jordy/Boykin/Finley as receiving options, I am guessing that those 3 will be involved early, and should post some decent totals. I dont think Lacy/Franklin/Starks are likely to light up the Browns' D behind that beat up Packers OL.
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.
problem with this is I think GB clowns cleveland at Lambeau, will be up early and wont need to throw.
I think Cleveland's run D is fairly stout. If GB is going to get up early, and they are down to Jordy/Boykin/Finley as receiving options, I am guessing that those 3 will be involved early, and should post some decent totals. I dont think Lacy/Franklin/Starks are likely to light up the Browns' D behind that beat up Packers OL.
:goodposting:

 
Jones not practicing today, which I think means he will be out this weekend, making Boykin a major sleeper for those in need of WR help. I won't be starting him thx to Allen and Gordon on my roster, but if I had some middling WR3 type, I'd strongly consider plugging my nose and putting Boykin in. If he can get on the same page as Rodgers this weekend, I can easily see 5-8+ targets and a decent to big day.
problem with this is I think GB clowns cleveland at Lambeau, will be up early and wont need to throw.
How will they get that big lead then? Maybe by passing to boykins early?

 
Why not start Boykin over Nicks, Vjax and Bowe. Some already regret not playing him over Fitz. Boykin will outscore Fitz on 1 catch.

Boykin has a realistic shot of 5/70/1 that is WR2/3 all day. I'll be playing him over Nicks, as Nicks has not even sniffed the endzone thru 6 weeks.

 
51 degrees, 90% chance of rain and winds between 10-20mph in Green Bay today.

Sounds worse that it is IMO.

 
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Why not start Boykin over Nicks, Vjax and Bowe. Some already regret not playing him over Fitz. Boykin will outscore Fitz on 1 catch.

Boykin has a realistic shot of 5/70/1 that is WR2/3 all day. I'll be playing him over Nicks, as Nicks has not even sniffed the endzone thru 6 weeks.
What about Nicks targets? Are you not playing PPR?

 

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