Lyerla most interesting rookie outside of Manziel

uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

The little guy in Cleveland aside, there may not be a more intriguing prospect from the 2014 NFL draft class than former University of Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla.

The tight end slipped through the draft and was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers, but Lyerla’s explosive past and unpredictable future ensure many sets of binoculars will be trained on him.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

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nerdmann
Premier Member

10 years ago

Couldn't possibly have landed in a better place.

Not only does GB guarantee rookie FAs a chance to actually contribute, but there may not be a better supporting cast for wayward players in the league. Granted, the town is a fish bowl, but this team has a history of taking guys in and getting their heads straightened out. Woody is just the prime example.

Not much else to do in GB than go to Applebee's and play football.

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uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Don't forget Chives. 😆 Aaron Rodgers gave them a big plug in one of his two interviews he gave yesterday...one with JSO and other with GBPG.

Trying to project forward to see who they hold onto for the roster, I wonder if they feel if they had to cut him to save room elsewhere, if anyone would pick him up? Ted Thompson may gamble if he really needs a roster spot, elsewhere, and he probably will, that he could hide Lyerla on PS because nobody wanted to touch him post draft. Will be one of the most interesting decisions to watch for me. Really looking forward to seeing Bostick and this guy duke it out.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

wpr
Preferred Member

10 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

The Applebees referance was a nod to Ryan Longwell who complained that GB didn't have any good restaurants other than Applebees. (paraphrased)

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

10 years ago

I get the appeal based on his story, but I am not all that interested. More interested in Hubbard and Richard Rodgers.

Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance

Pack93z
Select Member

10 years ago

Not much else to do in GB than go to Applebee's and play football.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Such a limited outlook statement.. there is a ton to do not only in Green Bay but the surrounding area depending on our interests. Yeah.. if you are looking for the clubbin' life.. agreed Green Bay is not a contender, albeit Main Street and the couple blocks south of the mall when I went to college there wasn't horrible.

But if you think clubbin' is overrated it isn't terrible. Tons of outdoor activities, sporting events and what not.. you can slide down to Milwaukee or Chi town for a weekend of pro sports or what not.

Personally I loved my time in Green Bay.. I went back again after college.. there is plenty to do. And I have lived in some bigger cities in America at times to compare it to.

It lacks pro sports draws and top notch clubs.. other than that.. it provides a wide range of interests. Maybe not the breadth of choice in a bigger city, but offers them just the same.

Now if you talk weather.. yeah.. it is hamstrung for 5 to 6 months a year.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

mi_keys
Senior Member

10 years ago

you can slide down to Milwaukee or Chi town for a weekend of pro sports or what not.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

And for all Chicago has to offer it's interesting that they're all so hell bent on getting up to Wisconsin for their weekends.

Born and bred a cheesehead

Pack93z
Select Member

10 years ago

And for all Chicago has to offer it's interesting that they're all so hell bent on getting up to Wisconsin for their weekends.

Originally Posted by: mi_keys

Agreed.. but I will admit.. I would slide down to Chi-town to catch a Cubbies/Brewers game at Wrigley.. but past that.. never was a fan of Chicago. I might have wanted to catch a Bulls game in the Jordan era there... but alas.. never did. I went to Soldiers Field once.. it filled my gullet for my lifetime.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

musccy
Veteran Member

10 years ago

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

If you're from the Midwest, more specifically from WI, I agree with you. I lived off Deckner Ave near UWGB for about 6 months, and aside from having crappy fishing opportunities if you didn't own a boat, it was a pleasant place to be with a lot of things to do that Wisconsinites could enjoy.

If you're from a big city, or a place where ice fishing isn't held in high esteem, then I can see why Green Bay is basically a few streets and an Applebees.

uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

#10

I lived in Chicago and small town WI... I'll take small town WI. I don't believe there's a truly more miserable place to live than Chicago and I lived in Wichita, KS.

The main issue for athletes and Green Bay is for the african american. Just turn it around and imagine yourself in a fishbowl city where almost everyone is of another race save for your teammates. That would be uncomfortable. I was on a business trip many years ago in Rochester, NY. I set out to walk through the downtown. During that walk of mine there was a 3 on 3 basketball tourney going on one of the streets. The sidewalks were lined with people. I only saw 2 or 3 other white folks as I walked block after block. That will give you a new appreciation for what it's like to be "different".

Plus, most of these athletes are looking for hot chicks. I have never gone chick hunting in Green Bay, but I gotta believe it's pretty sparse compared to other cities and that's a problem for these guys. There should be a push to make Green Bay a more diverse city with hotter women. 🙂

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

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