Brandon Boykin responds to Antonio Brown's 'candy bar' comment
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Brandon Boykin responds to Antonio Brown's 'candy bar' comment
Zach Berman
Brandon Boykin's phone started buzzing this morning. His brother was "fired up" when he called.
There was an article in the (Washington and Greene Counties) Observer-Reporter in which Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown called Boykin the "candy bar" in the Eagles' secondary, meaning the Steelers can take advantage of him.
"That's his opinion," Boykin said Thursday. "That's funny to me. We're just going to continue doing what we've been doing as a secondary, and me as well."
Boykin said he didn't understand the joke. When he learned it was an insult, he tried to take the high road.
"We'll see on Sunday," Boykin said. "The game's on Sunday. There's no point in rah-rahing in the media on Thursday. I'll let my game do the talking."
Boykin even said it's a good thing that other receivers are taking a notice of him. He knows that teams are going to try to take advantage of him because he's a rookie fourth-round pick in the slot, and Pro Bowlers Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha are on the outside. Boykin has welcomed that challenge through four games, and has defended the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and Victor Cruz.
Boykin did not know if it was Brown's personality to call him out in public. In fact, Boykin said he didn't eve known who Brown was until he started preparing for the game.
"I don't know too much about Antonio Brown," Boykin said. "I just found out who he was this week."
Boykin has never been called out before. He said it doesn't happen in college, but players have more leeway in the NFL. He figured that Brown is trying to get into his head, but Boykin said it's not going to affect how he plays.
"It's good he's pointing me out and it's not doing anythng other than giving me a little more attention," Boykin said. "I got to go out and do what I do. And if I do right, he's actually helped me in a sense. So tell him I appreciate it."
So Boykin's first foray into NFL public trash talking went as smooth as possible. He recognized it was an insult, but he did not want to trade public barbs with Brown.
"It's up to me to do what I got to do to make sure they don't treat me like a candy bar, or whatever they said," Boykin said.
That's just dumb. If he was a candy bar REID would have eaten him by now!— WFChamps- WFChamps, that was truly funny. I usually don't go for "Fat Andy" jokes, but that one made me chuckle.— dlscholt
- Candy bar? chocolate? Sounds racist to me.— guyguy4
- It's funny how Pittsburgh pays so much attention to Philly when we care less about Pittsburgh. Sure we want to beat them but it won't make our year.— skills
- Boykins:"Just found out who Antonio Brown was today". So did the rest of the world.— penncrow19
- I am glad Boykin was as lost as me, it make absolutely no sense. One of the dumbest trash talking comments I have heard in some time.— Philly Squid
- Yea, completely don't get the candy bar comment and I never heard of Antonio Brown until today. I only knew about Mike Wallace. Oh well. Can't wait for Sunday! Go BIRDS!— carmendmv
- how have you not heard of Brown...either lying or an idiot— philly thug
- NA better bring his A game as really has not impressed me that much so far. Holds too much and beat for a few TD's and that hasn't been pro bowl quality play. I hope he kicks it up a few notchees the rest of the season. I feel comfortable with Boykins from what I ve seen so far. The kid looks good!— connorjr
- WFChamps - your comment was too funny!!!— mcnamarakr
- Candy bar? I my must be getting old. I don't even know what these guys are talking about anymore.— 19147
- One of the reasons he's on the field is that Boykin is mentally ready for the NFL, on and off the field. He did all right against Fitzgerald and Cruz. They make almost everyone look bad. He'll get lit up a few times this year. But as his career goes on, I like this guy for tight coverage and interceptions. Just stay healthy, Brandon. It'll all come in time. Right now, he looks like a Trent Cole, a draft day steal.— armchairGM
- I'm really impressed with this kid's maturity and he's played well so far. That was supposed to be a callout? Perfect response. Hope he shuts him out. Can only imagine if the game was here, Snickers all over the field. (heheheh)— drenner
- This comment has been deleted.— JE42
- Apparently you don't actually watch the games before commenting. Try again next week. — wpnX20
- Boykins is intelligent. He handled that perfectly.— Zeru
- agreed zeru and the andy joke was pretty funny lol— defroe
- I have Brown on my fantasy team, hes like Wallace 2.0 another small fast wr, hes good for a young player. Not much to see here, all CBs get burned at some point, its the nature of the game. Fans tend to let that sway their opinions of a player, when in reality its important to look at stats for cornerbacks esp how many times balls are even thrown their way. This is why NA gets heat but his stats are good.— peteike
- Boykin can play CB. The more he plays the better he will get.— oldBird
- I think he was trying to say Boykin is all chocolatey goodness. Sorry, I haven't heard "candy bar" used an insult, as in "Hey you! You're a candy bar!" Must be something new among the kids. Back in my day, we'd just say "Antonio Brown sucks" or "Who's Antonio Brown?"— p-diddy
- Nnamdi Asomuhga will no doubt be the intended target.— thegooddre
- A candy bar is something you eat up. Brown believes he can eat Boykin's lunch Sunday (outplay him). Brown is brown-skinned so it's not a racist comment. Brown was the Steelers top receiver last year. He also was voted by his teammates as the MVP last season. Enjoy the game as we can't see it here (overseas).— Steagle
