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Rams select Michael Sam, NFL's first openly gay player [W:282]

Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

If he is so good why did he almost did no get drafted?
He came out, and within the following days his draft ratings dropped.

But make no mistake, it is also the day that Missouri defensive end Michael Sam's stock in the NFL Draft began to drop because he announced he was gay. He was already sliding due to concerns over the dreaded 'tweener label -- with some scouts viewing him as too short for defensive end and a project to convert to stand-up linebacker following an inconsistent week at the Senior Bowl.

NFLDraftScout.com has Sam ranked as the No. 110 overall prospect. An initial drop to 160 from 90 on Monday morning was part of a comprehensive adjustment in the rankings leading up to next week's scouting combine that generated movement among hundreds of prospects.

Examining why Michael Sam's NFL Draft stock is falling - CBSSports.com

Regardless we've got our first gay NFL player. Glass ceiling shattered. Now we don't have to worry about this situation anymore.
 
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He came out, and within the following days his draft ratings dropped.



Regardless we've got our first gay NFL player. Glass ceiling shattered. Now we don't have to worry about this situation anymore.


We will see if he even makes the team.
 
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If he is so good why did he almost did no get drafted?

I doubt you'd understand since I already told you.
 
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So great, the NFL drafted its first openly gay player.

Hopefully we won't have to hear about it anymore?
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

So great, the NFL drafted its first openly gay player.

Hopefully we won't have to hear about it anymore?

We should not have to have heard about it in the first place.
 
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Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

So great, the NFL drafted its first openly gay player.

Hopefully we won't have to hear about it anymore?

Just wait until the threads after the NFL cuts its first openly gay player!
 
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We should not have to have heard about it in the first plae.

I'm sure your ears are aching big time.
 
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Just wait until the threads after the NFL cuts its first openly gay player!

They will put him on the practice squad.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

He came out, and within the following days his draft ratings dropped.



Regardless we've got our first gay NFL player. Glass ceiling shattered. Now we don't have to worry about this situation anymore.

He ****ed up at the combine. THAT was a huge factor.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

We will see if he even makes the team.

He likely won't. The Rams defensive line is beastly already. They already have depth.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

He came out, and within the following days his draft ratings dropped.



Regardless we've got our first gay NFL player. Glass ceiling shattered. Now we don't have to worry about this situation anymore.


Umm he is not the first gay NFL player there have been gays in the NFL for over 20 years!!!!!!!!!!
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Just wait until the threads after the NFL cuts its first openly gay player!

Of course the left will say it was because he was gay.
 
When he gets cut it will be well its because he was gay.....

glad i will miss it:lol:
 
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Of course the left will say it was because he was gay.

What is this, group demonization hour?
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Of course the left will say it was because he was gay.

They would be as uninformed as you are.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

They would be as uninformed as you are.

Why do lefties always attack the DP member when they are proven wrong?
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Umm he is not the first gay NFL player there have been gays in the NFL for over 20 years!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, probably since the beginning of the NFL in 1920... we just don't know who they were.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Saw the commentary over this on John Oliver's new show last night. I really liked that the reactions to Sam's drafting. It focused entirely on his abilities as a player, and didn't feel that his sexuality was even important to the discussion. Of course, those were professionals. There was a lot of anti-gay outcry all over the internet, so we don't yet live in a world where gays will be judged irrespective of their sexuality. But it was good to see some part of our society going in that direction.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Why do lefties always attack the DP member when they are proven wrong?

The only thing you proved is that you know nothing about the draft or college football or football in general.
 
Re: http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-michael-sam-nfl-draft-20140511-s

Will he now be judged on his contribution to the sport and not his bedroom preferences?
 
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