Take this poll: Should the Saints take a late round flier on Kyron Lacy

[tjharris]

He's an UDFA or nothing.
Wouldn’t spend draft capital on someone who 50/50 chance he never plays an NFL down because of character/judgment issues.

 

[Treybad]

He is gonna do jail time if what he did is true.... Should not get a break because he plays for LSU and is or was a possible 2nd rd pick in the upcoming draft...

 

[Trey W.]

Depends on who we have drafted prior, BPA, and what positions still need help. Lacy was a disappointment at LSU last season but he does have talent. I think he could be a compliment to the smaller WR’s we currently have if he’s there in the 4th or later rounds.

 

[SweetT]

He didn't turn himself in when the incident occured and waited till the police picked him up. Integrity is a core value. Consider passing on him, IMO

This is under the assumption that these guys are still young and cant get scared. This guy had his entire future, change course, in the blink of an eye. Not sure he was thinking straight and not many people his age, in the same predicament, would’ve acted under the shield of integrity as well. Just saying. We are too quick to say what “we would’ve done” now as we age, but things were different when we were younger. I’ve made way too many mistakes, that could’ve put me under a prison. Not any loss of life, but horrific things. All I’m going to say is that I’m glad camera phones and such wasn’t a thing when I was his age. I’m all about people turning their lives around for the better. Nothing wrong with a success story

 

[St.Dan]

p-o-l-l

 

[webster]

Maybe. But there's a really good chance the state will likely just let him stay out so he can play in the NFL, make loads of money and take that money. Never underestimate the greed of the government.

I hope the best for all involved. But when drafting players you have to consider he may be in jail. For me he doesn’t have the talent to risk a pick. I would for a player that has franchise changing potential.

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

So, if he's convicted, what kind of prison time are we talking about. I'd have to know that way ahead of time. The potential prison time is what I would be worried about.

 

[scott88]

So, if he's convicted, what kind of prison time are we talking about. I'd have to know that way ahead of time. The potential prison time is what I would be worried about.

a man is dead because of him so vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crime

 

[Bayareasaint]

I don't know who this person is, I'm just here for some tacoes on Tuesday.

 

[SWJJ]

I don't know that he is going to be found guilty. He was not in the accident, so the leaving the scene of an accident (from what I understand) is not going to sick, and those charges will be dropped. From attorneys that I have spoken with, the state may have a hard time proving his careless driving and speeding was the cause of the accident and/or the death. I have heard there are discussions of plea bargains that could see the charges lowered to involuntary manslaughter with a suspended sentence, or even as low as misdemeanor reckless driving with some level of restitution payments to the victim's family.


I understand moral objections and character concerns, but if you dont want to use a draft pick cause you think he's going to jail, I'd wager some money that he will be free to play football for the NFL when it's all said and done.

 

[SweetT]

I hope the best for all involved. But when drafting players you have to consider he may be in jail. For me he doesn’t have the talent to risk a pick. I would for a player that has franchise changing potential.

He does have franchise changing potential. It could be the difference between him and a Cedrick Wilson or someone who could take over CO’s spot, depending on what happens with him. A guy doesn’t have to be a top 10 pick in order to be franchise changing. The goal is to build the best roster possible. I would most definitely take Kyren on our team.

 

[BreesusSaves]

If he's cleared of all charges, sure, I'd sign him as a UDFA. That said with all the baggage currently on him, I'd spend a draft pick on a player I know is not risking doing hard time.

 

[Snakehead]

I don't know that he is going to be found guilty. He was not in the accident, so the leaving the scene of an accident (from what I understand) is not going to sick, and those charges will be dropped. From attorneys that I have spoken with, the state may have a hard time proving his careless driving and speeding was the cause of the accident and/or the death. I have heard there are discussions of plea bargains that could see the charges lowered to involuntary manslaughter with a suspended sentence, or even as low as misdemeanor reckless driving with some level of restitution payments to the victim's family.


I understand moral objections and character concerns, but if you dont want to use a draft pick cause you think he's going to jail, I'd wager some money that he will be free to play football for the NFL when it's all said and done.

Yeah, from what I read, the accident was behind him after he passed through the area.

I'd be curious how these posters commented on the Jalen Carter incident that also resulted in a young lady losing her life. He was still drafted by the Eagles with our pick and is a dominating force on the Eagles D-line. It seems these NFL teams don't care as much about what these guys do before they enter the league as some fans think. Also, as long as The Predator Watson is employed by a NFL team, guys are going to get second and third chances to turn their life around after making bad decisions.

I'd also be curious about these posters thoughts of Dante Stallworth who also killed someone and he still had alcohol in his system.

 

[St.Dan]

Yeah, from what I read, the accident was behind him after he passed through the area.

I'd be curious how these posters commented on the Jalen Carter incident that also resulted in a young lady losing her life. He was still drafted by the Eagles with our pick and is a dominating force on the Eagles D-line. It seems these NFL teams don't care as much about what these guys do before they enter the league as some fans think. Also, as long as The Predator Watson is employed by and NFL team, guys are going to get second and third chances to turn their life around after making bad decisions.

I'd also be curious about these posters thoughts of Dante Stallworth who also killed someone and he still had alcohol in his system.

It's always been this way with pro athletes. If a guy can run and catch, he'll at least land a tryout somewhere. Actual jail time is about the only thing that would stop that from happening. Emphasis on the first three words there, of course.

For the older fans out there, I'll take a passage out of my Saga of the Saints book that's probably a bit dusty on the ol' bookshelf. In 1976 or '77, during Hank Stram's time as coach, the Saints signed a lineman named Oakley Dalton out of Jackson State as a free agent off the street. Free agency back then was strictly "off the street." Reason he wasn't drafted? "I shot some dude," he's quoted in Wayne Mack's book as saying at the time.

 

[Snakehead]

It's always been this way with pro athletes. If a guy can run and catch, he'll at least land a tryout somewhere. Actual jail time is about the only thing that would stop that from happening. Emphasis on the first three words there, of course.

For the older fans out there, I'll take a passage out of my Saga of the Saints book that's probably a bit dusty on the ol' bookshelf. In 1976 or '77, during Hank Stram's time as coach, the Saints signed a lineman named Oakley Dalton out of Jackson State as a free agent off the street. Free agency back then was strictly "off the street." Reason he wasn't drafted? "I shot some dude," he's quoted in Wayne Mack's book as saying at the time.

The NFL is wild. They seem to being to distance themselves from Aaron Hernandez, but he was a hit-man while winning Super Bowls with Tom Brady. That's bonkers.