NFL draft prospect Michael Sam comes out

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

blah blah blah. Who cares if you like to look at womens asses when you walk down the street, or guys asses when you walk down the street? The question is can he play football and be an asset to the Redskins. From what I've seen on youtube, I think he very well could.

Exactly, totally agree.

If you look at the list of pass rushers and defenders coming out of Mizzou I would not be surprised if San Fran used one of thier picks to grab him. They will have the inside knowledge on him with A Smith and J Smith both coming from his school.

If he fits what we do and is available then draft the guy. The only problem I could see with him in DC is the media circus, and trying to use his story in anything other than a positive way.

[spAtt]

cool story bro?

[Schneed10]

You don't need top flight speed and burst to dominate the OTs that play for Vanderbilt, Arkansas State, and Florida (this year). But you would need it if you want to be a 10+ sack player in the NFL.

[Schneed10]

Think about it. Orakpo is about a 10-sack guy, right? When you see Sam's tape and you see Orakpo's tape from Texas, don't you see a huge difference in their burst off the line? You don't need to be a scout with gametape, just look at YouTube highlights. It smacks you in the face, it's that obvious.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Think about it. Orakpo is about a 10-sack guy, right? When you see Sam's tape and you see Orakpo's tape from Texas, don't you see a huge difference in their burst off the line? You don't need to be a scout with gametape, just look at YouTube highlights. It smacks you in the face, it's that obvious.

To be fair though when Elvis Dummerville was coming into the league he had a lot of the same hangups as Sam......in regards to his actual play not the whole.....you know the thing with the thing and the other thing..........well the the the

"The what"

well the thing and then the other thing

"What thing"

The thing with the thing thing and the thing.

"you lost me"

.....I swear I'm not a homophobe.

In all seriousness I found myself a little worried when I saw a Fletcher quote in an article where Vilma's recent response was broken down. Before reading it I'm thinking in my head "please don't say something stupid please don't say something stupid please don't say something stupid." (Yes, in run on sentences). Luckily it was a simple neutral response that stated the obvious.

"There's such a stigma with gay and homosexuals within male sports," London Fletcher, Washington Redskins linebacker, said during the session with Kremer. "It would be very difficult for that first person to come out."

I know I shouldn't care what Fletcher says, that they're just athletes but with all the heat surrounding the name I guess I didn't want any more unnecessary attention. Of course had Fletcher said something in the same vein as Vilma I would have wanted to see him referred to as Former St. Louis Ram and Buffalo Bill linebacker London Fletcher.

[Chico23231]

Father of Michael Sam struggling with news son is gay - ESPN

Heard this last night, seems like a great father. The real clue to this article is near the end when it states when Mike returns to his hometown he choses to stay with friends and not family.

[NC_Skins]

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Once again, Stewart knocks it out the park.

[mooby]

Stewart nailed it, he makes an excellent point.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Why is Michael Sam on the picture with the DUI Manslaughter.

[Buffalo Bob]

I don't know why the 50 or so (Law of averages) current gay players in the NFL aren't standing up and joining Michael Sam. That would get the players and fans to make this the non issue it should be real quick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

I don't know why the 50 or so (Law of averages) current gay players in the NFL aren't standing up and joining Michael Sam. That would get the players and fans to make this the non issue it should be real quick.

As I was watching the Jerry Smith 'A Football Life' again last night I was thinking something similar. Wouldn't it be great if even just a handful of guys from several teams all came out together?

I guess that might be asking for too much.

I'm sure there are those that simply don't want to come out, to their teams or to the public. That's certainly understandable.

Hopefully the situation with Sam goes smoothly so maybe more players will feel ok about coming out, if they want to of course.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

I don't know why the 50 or so (Law of averages) current gay players in the NFL aren't standing up and joining Michael Sam. That would get the players and fans to make this the non issue it should be real quick.

Kerry Rhodes, I'm looking at you.

[calia]

Honestly, the way Sam is handling this enhances my view of him as a draft prospect. It takes real courage and character to do this before the draft knowing, as he does and as some of the reactions have confirmed, that there would be some negative reaction. Character counts in my book. I think the guy can play, and I would be happy of the Redskins drafted him (without reaching too high for him of course).

[jamf]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Kerry Rhodes, I'm looking at you.

I'm calling on Manti Teo to join in.

That John Stewart clip is 100% accurate if you add that Teo mess and factor in that Rhodes has been out of the league for a while now.