Steelers select OSU cornerback Doran Grant in the fourth round

He is instantly ahead of Boykin of the depth chart.

El-Gonzo Jackson wrote:

He is instantly ahead of Boykin of the depth chart.

If that's the case, then why the heck did we even trade for Boykin. Makes no sense.

stlrtruck wrote:

El-Gonzo Jackson wrote:

He is instantly ahead of Boykin of the depth chart.

If that's the case, then why the heck did we even trade for Boykin.  Makes no sense.

Sorry, forgot to add this.    
For some reason, Boykin is buried at the end of the depth chart when he should be at least the #3 guy.  Now with Grant added, Boykin just gets buried further.


Hey, remember when the Steelers released John Kuhn because they wanted to keep Carey Davis?? That is what playing Blake over Boykin reminds me of right now.

Maybe Boykin got caught boinking Carnell Lake's wife (or daughter).

El-Gonzo Jackson wrote:

stlrtruck wrote:

El-Gonzo Jackson wrote:

He is instantly ahead of Boykin of the depth chart.

If that's the case, then why the heck did we even trade for Boykin.  Makes no sense.

Sorry, forgot to add this.    
For some reason, Boykin is buried at the end of the depth chart when he should be at least the #3 guy.  Now with Grant added, Boykin just gets buried further.


Hey, remember when the Steelers released John Kuhn because they wanted to keep Carey Davis??  That is what playing Blake over Boykin reminds me of right now.

I think we got a clunker with Boykin. He is like the used car on the lot that looked good and ran good when you test drove it. Once you get it home, you find it's leaking oil, there are vomit stains under the seats, and it was flooded out during Hurricane Sandy.

BlackAndGold wrote:

Gerry Dulac @gerrydulac
Some NFL scouts thought CB Doran Grant, who was signed from practice squad today, could play safety. Keep that in mind

https://twitter.com/gerrydulac/status/662114622401593344

Or keep this in mind

Doran Grant told the Trib that a couple teams were looking to sign him from practice squad indicating why he was promoted to 53 man

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) November 5, 2015

Trib Review talks to the players other than the front line starters while Dulac tweets in speculation

Defensive Coordinator Keith Butler

Re: On the possibility of Doran Grant playing safety:

Yes. There is nothing closed on him. This is the guy’s first year and we need to take time, let him play in this system and see how he does before we make a decision on him.

http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Coordinators-Corner-Butler--Haley-on-Raiders/4b2d3cb6-0193-46c3-9af7-7a7ad1770977

Tribe Review throws further shade on Grant's promotion being tied to depth at safety

There had been speculation, fueled by the timing of the promotion and the fact the Steelers had two of their four safeties on the injury report, that Grant might help at that position. But he said Thursday he has not taken any reps at safety since he joined the Steelers.

http://triblive.com/mobile/9380664-96/jones-return-steelers?hideHeaders=Yes

If the Steelers are grooming Grant for safety depth they apparently intend to do that very slowly

Atlanta Dan wrote:

Tribe Review throws further shade on Grant's promotion being tied to depth at safety

If the Steelers are grooming Grant for safety depth they apparently intend to do that very slowly

Ah yes... The shamarko Thomas plan. Worked good for him.

Just goes to show how much injuries have shit all over this team this season.

Steelers Still Not Ruling Out A Move To Safety For CB Doran Grant

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/11/steelers-still-not-ruling-out-a-move-to-safety-for-cb-doran-grant/

Atlanta Dan wrote:

BlackAndGold wrote:

Gerry Dulac @gerrydulac
Some NFL scouts thought CB Doran Grant, who was signed from practice squad today, could play safety. Keep that in mind

https://twitter.com/gerrydulac/status/662114622401593344

Or keep this in mind

Doran Grant told the Trib that a couple teams were looking to sign him from practice squad indicating why he was promoted to 53 man

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) November 5, 2015

Trib Review talks to the players other than the front line starters while Dulac tweets in speculation

Yup, they want to keep Grant and Chickillo on the squad, so had to get them on the 53 so they don't get poached. Grant is a good football player and should be an asset to the secondary in the upcoming years. He's just not ready to step in as a rookie.

Grant is a talented guy. I was surprised when he didn't make the 53 man roster originally.

I love how physical he is, and he does have the ability to play safety.

The future of the Steelers secondary is suddenly looking much better. The addition of Cockrell and Grant to a roster where they will also get back last year's second round pick Golson is a big infusion of talent. We will see if Boykin has a future in Pittsburgh, if the Steelers start playing him and sign him to a new contract.

Either way, there are a lot of new faces and more talent prowling the Steelers secondary going forward.

I've also been pleased with how Golden has played when he has been in games. Not many mental breakdowns and has been playing pretty solid. Safety is the big concern with only Mitchell and a 12 year vet in Will Allen as starters, and no other safeties under contract.

Hope this young man can help us out.