Past the click more quotes from Bennett on Boykin.quote:Packers' Bennett on Jarrett Boykin: 'A tremendous player'
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by Tyler Dunne 06-07-13
Count wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett as someone who has full confidence Boykin can step into a bigger role.
“Boykin, man, you talk about No. 1, an attention to detail type of player," Bennett said. "He’s fundamentally sound. I really like the progress Boykin has made. Obviously, he has an injury right now but he’s a tremendous player, a tremendous player. And he continues to get better. It starts in the classroom and then he goes out and gets it done on the practice field. I love his work ethic.”
Bennett was referring to an apparent leg injury Boykin suffered during OTA's last week. The injury sidelined Boykin through minicamp and, as we've mentioned on here, the Packers aren't talking about injuries.
Either way, Bennett couldn't say enough about Boykin. This time last year, the 6-foot-2, 218-pound receiver was at the very bottom of the totem pole. After going undrafted, Boykin couldn't even make the Jacksonville Jaguars' 90-man roster out of rookie camp.
When asked about this, Bennett smiled and repeated, “What’s up with that?"
The Packers did see something and Boykin beat out Tori Gurley, Diondre Borel and others to make the team. His huge, dependable hands and crisp route-running through camp and the preseason stood out.
“I’ll say this. We’re fortunate we have him," Bennett said. "I’m glad we were able to get him. He came up here and the first impression was outstanding. A young guy coming into rookie camp last year, he didn’t make any mistakes whatsoever. His attention to detail. He caught the ball well. He’s got those big hands. He caught the ball well. And besides catching the ball from his body, probably the second thing he did that jumped off the tape is he had the ability to create separation.” continue
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