Colt Lyerla in Packer Rookie Orientation

[smuggler]

Dude is batshit crazy, but talented. Almost certain to not work out...

[Guiness]

Where did you see this??? I'm shocked, it seemed like no one wanted to touch this guy. Doesn't he still have some outstanding charges?

edit: it's up on PFT. Wow

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/16/packers-giving-colt-lyerla-a-tryout-this-weekend/

You get your wish Woody, you wanted the Packers to give this guy a look!

[mraynrand]

Great Quote:

He also fell victim to the modern plague of saying stupid things on Twitter, which some people take more seriously than drugs.

[mraynrand]

My view of Twitter: Every post should have a certain take-back period, from an hour to a day, where you can just say "that was posted by 'not me'" I didn't mean it, it was a mistake, move along, nothing to see here. It's shouldn't be like a blog where you can't ever erase a post or a thread, for example.

[Packgator]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2061952-is-colt-lyerla-worth-the-risk-as-an-nfl-undrafted-free-agent

[mraynrand]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...ted-free-agent

TT may think he's "My Zach Erts." Either way it might be true, because if it goes south, TT might take a shot in the nuts from Murphy.

[Packgator]

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/21/5432406/2014-nfl-draft-colt-lyerla-oregon-eagles

[Pugger]

I wonder what harm would it be to sign him to a UDFA contract and see what happens? We won't have a lot invested in him so if it doesn't work out we aren't out much. But if he can get his act together...!

[Brandon494]

Small town of Green Bay is the best place for him. Hopefully a vet takes him under his wing because kid has talent if he can get his head on straight.

[pittstang5]

Definitely not your definition of "Packer People"

This will be interesting, if he's signed. Packers won't have much invested. First sign of trouble and he's gone.

[Guiness]

Definitely not your definition of "Packer People"

This will be interesting, if he's signed. Packers won't have much invested. First sign of trouble and he's gone.

That's what I'd expect. If he does get out of hand, I'm not sure how much trouble he could cause before they send him on his way. As far as $$$ invested, would it be much more than traveling expenses and room and board? lol

[Brandon494]

Damn I hope this kid can turn it around.

[mraynrand]

He's like Spencer Havner with talent.

[Brandon494]

Colt Lyerla invited to Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp

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

[MadScientist]

Definitely not your definition of "Packer People"

This will be interesting, if he's signed. Packers won't have much invested. First sign of trouble and he's gone.

That's what I'd expect. If he does get out of hand, I'm not sure how much trouble he could cause before they send him on his way. As far as $$$ invested, would it be much more than traveling expenses and room and board? lol

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.