Colt Lyerla in Packer Rookie Orientation

[run pMc]

Kid's got talent. Question is whether his head is on straight or not and if he's learned from his stupid antics.
They brought Johnny Jolly back after time in the slammer, so I'm not sure it's an issue bringing Lyerla in for a cup of coffee and a closer look. It's just rookie camp. If he's ok they'll bring him back for the real deal, but I'd think his odds are long. My goodness though, he brings some athleticism and really fights for YAC.

I realize he's the HC and not the GM, but I find it interesting that Chip Kelly didn't bring him in for a tryout with the Eagles. I heard Lyerla went off the rails when Kelly left Oregon.

[Just Jeff]

Lyerla > R Rodgers

[Guiness]

There is a small per diem, but the money risk is trivial. Despite being a twittiot, I don't think he's a big risk for serious, violent crime. The real problem would be if starts looking really good and makes the team, then after a few pay checks starts back on drugs. The Packers can cut him without any additional loss, but the player they would have kept without him may well be long gone. Taking a spot on the 90 man roster isn't a big issue as the 90th guy is almost certainly a camp body anyway.

And I assume that doesn't count against the salary cap, so even less of a concern. No contract, so no signing bonus. Probably the only way they could end up on the hook for anything is if he signed one of those waivers and gets himself hurt.

[Zool]

Damn I hope this kid can turn it around.

That kid has got a little Gronk in him. Maybe he's the 2014 Burfict.

[smuggler]

Jolly's drug problem was mostly a legal matter. Be it drugs, brain damage, or a psychological disorder, Lyerla's problem is mostly behavioral and not legal. Big difference.

[Packgator]

"Colt is just like the other 58 -- he's one of the 58. He's done things in his college career, and we're fully aware of everything that every prospect has done on and off the field," said Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. "And with that, we felt that he's earned the opportunity as a tryout player to earn a spot to go to training. I'm excited to watch all these guys."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000350749/article/colt-lyerla-invited-to-green-bay-packers-rookie-minicamp

[denverYooper]

Speaking of jolly...

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky 14m
The #Packers still had a locker for @JermichaelF88, but Ryan Pickett and Johnny Jolly's nameplates were both gone, whatever that means.

[Guiness]

I'm surprised there has been no news about Pickett, I expected him to be signed, with the Packers or elsewhere by now. He said he wanted to play another season.

I am seriously surprised by this development. I never would have predicted that the Packers would be the team to bring him in. With his reported talent level, when he wasn't drafted or signed later the same day as a UDFA, I assumed he had some outstanding legal issues that had to be cleaned up before anyone looked at him.

[mraynrand]

I'm surprised there has been no news about Pickett, I expected him to be signed, with the Packers or elsewhere by now. He said he wanted to play another season.

Pickett signed a one year contract with his living room couch. He might move if there's a rash of injuries somewhere in the NFL, hopefully not in GB.

[mraynrand]

In the weeks after his dismissal from Oregon for a violation of team rules last year, Lyerla was charged with cocaine possession and compounded the problem by running from police.

I'd like to see the measureables for the Cop who chased him down.

[Guiness]

Pickett signed a one year contract with his living room couch. He might move if there's a rash of injuries somewhere in the NFL, hopefully not in GB.

That's what I was wondering, did he decide to hang them up. But then I would've expected a retirement announcement. Maybe he's just not answering the phone, hoping to skip the offseason work and show up somewhere for TC.

[mraynrand]

The most recent thing I see on Pickett is a Cowboys' blog suggesting he could shore up a hole there. Didn't seem enthusiastic at all.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Another article on the guy. I thought the same as red, maybe he's this year's Burfict. Worth a shot if nothing else.

Is Lyerla Worth The Risk?

[Guiness]

Another article on the guy. I thought the same as red, maybe he's this year's Burfict. Worth a shot if nothing else.

Is Lyerla Worth The Risk?

Not sure the two are comparable, other than highly rated coming out of highschool.

Burfict's problem was that he performed poorly on the field and tanked at the combine. There were reports of drugs, but it was just marijuana, and no scrapes with the police I heard about. Lyerla seems to have played and tested well, but some pretty hard drugs and other problems.

[QBME]

6'-4". 242 lbs. Fast & nasty.

Played ILB in high school. Hmmmmm........