nerdmann
9 years ago

Forget about Colt Lyerla returning to the Packers — either as a tight end or a fullback. The former Oregon star was arrested in Washington County at 2 a.m. Saturday morning...

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I guess they knew what they were doing when they gave him that injury settlement.
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Wade
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9 years ago

I guess they knew what they were doing when they gave him that injury settlement.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



I didn't criticize the settlement/release decision. And I don't now.

I did think, though, that this was going to increase the likelihood that Lyerla would relapse/get into trouble. What the guy needs is a serious support/trust network, and that got less likely as soon as he was released. Had he been kept on IR, or, better, the practice squad, he would have been likely to stay in GB and at 1265 Lombardi more.

Hope the guy gets things together and gets another chance. And, though I wish it were in GB -- Rodgers is not going to be the TE of the future and neither is anyone else on roster -- I doubt it will be now.
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DoddPower
9 years ago

I didn't criticize the settlement/release decision. And I don't now.

I did think, though, that this was going to increase the likelihood that Lyerla would relapse/get into trouble. What the guy needs is a serious support/trust network, and that got less likely as soon as he was released. Had he been kept on IR, or, better, the practice squad, he would have been likely to stay in GB and at 1265 Lombardi more.

Hope the guy gets things together and gets another chance. And, though I wish it were in GB -- Rodgers is not going to be the TE of the future and neither is anyone else on roster -- I doubt it will be now.

Originally Posted by: Wade 



Eh, most of our jobs wouldn't do such a thing, so I don't feel very sorry for repeat offenders when they don't get a "support/trust network." The guy is simply too troubled. It's not the Packers responsibility to keep him out of trouble. I'm glad they parted ways. He didn't show enough in training camp to be a member of the practice squad.
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Wade
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9 years ago

Eh, most of our jobs wouldn't do such a thing, so I don't feel very sorry for repeat offenders when they don't get a "support/trust network." The guy is simply too troubled. It's not the Packers responsibility to keep him out of trouble. I'm glad they parted ways. He didn't show enough in training camp to be a member of the practice squad.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



I'm not saying it's the Packers' job.

I'm only saying his odds would have been better the other way.

Though, in terms of the possibility of improving the TE position, I think it might be worth it to give him another tryout in TC next year. I lack people's confidence in Bostick/Rodgers/Taylor. And Quarless is what he is, a really solid #2. But that's a different question.

No one's entitled to a specific "network."




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musccy
9 years ago

Eh, most of our jobs wouldn't do such a thing, so I don't feel very sorry for repeat offenders when they don't get a "support/trust network." The guy is simply too troubled. It's not the Packers responsibility to keep him out of trouble. I'm glad they parted ways. He didn't show enough in training camp to be a member of the practice squad.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



Although I agree with Wade that being with the Packers may have decreased the likelihood or frequency of his drug abuse, it still appears that this leopard isn't changing his spots. He had myriad warnings and still makes the same mistakes. Good bye. The NFL, and likely a lot of other jobs just aren't cut out for him.

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nerdmann
9 years ago

I didn't criticize the settlement/release decision. And I don't now.

I did think, though, that this was going to increase the likelihood that Lyerla would relapse/get into trouble. What the guy needs is a serious support/trust network, and that got less likely as soon as he was released. Had he been kept on IR, or, better, the practice squad, he would have been likely to stay in GB and at 1265 Lombardi more.

Hope the guy gets things together and gets another chance. And, though I wish it were in GB -- Rodgers is not going to be the TE of the future and neither is anyone else on roster -- I doubt it will be now.

Originally Posted by: Wade 



I'm excited about Rodgers. I think he can play.

I was looking forward to seeing Lyerla replace Kuhn next year as a FB. But not if he's gonna be an asshole.
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nyrpack
9 years ago
hes getting that rep that most times you cant shake !!
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DoddPower
9 years ago

I'm not saying it's the Packers' job.

I'm only saying his odds would have been better the other way.

Though, in terms of the possibility of improving the TE position, I think it might be worth it to give him another tryout in TC next year. I lack people's confidence in Bostick/Rodgers/Taylor. And Quarless is what he is, a really solid #2. But that's a different question.

No one's entitled to a specific "network."




Originally Posted by: Wade 



I'm sure the odds would have been a little better. But he didn't earn a spot. Most players lives would be better in general if they were employed by an NFL team as opposed to unemployed. But they have to earn it. The guy should have played better if he really wanted a spot on a roster or practice squad. He didn't, and thankfully the Packers didn't keep him around. They very well might have had some plans try him out again later, but I'd be surprised if they do now. He didn't make it two months (I think it was actually less) without getting into trouble again. Who knows what he will get into over the course of the next year. Seems like much more trouble than he is worth judging by his training camp. Hopefully the Packers have moved on for good.
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