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Title: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: AUTailgatingRules on September 02, 2014, 11:12:08 AM
Michael Sam cut, not claimed on waivers, and then left off the practice squad.  I guess the kiss seen around the world was not so smart a move after all
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: CCTAU on September 02, 2014, 11:14:02 AM
Michael Sam cut, not claimed on waivers, and then left off the practice squad.  I guess the kiss seen around the world was not so smart a move after all

Its all good, Canadians are cool with that sort of thing...
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Snaggletiger on September 02, 2014, 11:15:24 AM
Michael Sam cut, not claimed on waivers, and then left off the practice squad.  I guess the kiss seen around the world was not so smart a move after all

That sucks.  Sam was a great teammate and always behind his guys.  I think he'll get picked up.  Probably by Hump Day.   
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 11:44:10 AM
Apparently, Sam couldn't take the pounding that NFL players had to offer. I hope he doesn't get down on his knees for the CFL to take him. They should open up to him and let him enter without a struggle.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 02, 2014, 11:53:53 AM
That's too bad.  I guess if he doesn't make it on the DL somewhere, Tight End is out of the question.  Maybe Wide Receiver would suit his skill set.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Ogre on September 02, 2014, 12:19:29 PM
I had high hopes for him.  Actually, I fantasized about him switching to the OL and consistantly opening a gaping hole for Tre Mason.  I really wanted to watch Mason ride him all the way to the Super Bowl.  Oh well. 
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Snaggletiger on September 02, 2014, 12:48:32 PM
Sam's problem was whenever he was struggling with a tight end, he could never reach around and get to the quarterback.  So, he just wound up sucking.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 02:13:59 PM
Some of you homophobes are obviously trying to be funny but bending Sam over the way the NFL has is not a joking matter. Maybe it is like trying to put a square peg into a round hole but he has a right to receive the same push from behind as other players. And no one seems to be behind him. I say we get behind him now! Who's first?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: dallaswareagle on September 02, 2014, 02:18:44 PM
I wonder what kind of job he would get if he had to work a regular job?

Shipping or Receiving.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Snaggletiger on September 02, 2014, 02:22:44 PM
I've heard the Packers are giving him a long hard look
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
I wonder what kind of job he would get if he had to work a regular job?

Shipping or Receiving.
Depends on how hard he works it. If he is aggressive and gets after it, he can probably come a long way. If he is slow and passive, it'll probably be a hard nut to crack for him.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: The Prowler on September 02, 2014, 02:48:00 PM
The 49ers or the Chargers should pick him up...you know them Californians love their gays.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 03:30:03 PM
The 49ers or the Chargers should pick him up...you know them Californians love their gays.
I knew it was just a matter of time before someone referenced Sam being gay. What does that have to do with anything, really?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Saniflush on September 02, 2014, 03:33:01 PM
I knew it was just a matter of time before someone referenced Sam being gay. What does that have to do with anything, really?

Not anything really unless he's gonna be a split end.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Townhallsavoy on September 02, 2014, 03:48:07 PM
In all seriousness, this will most likely end the coming out party for homosexuals who play college football. 

Every SEC defensive player of the year since 2008 has been selected in the 1st round of the NFL draft.  Sam was picked up late in the 7th. 

Michael Sam had 3 sacks in the preseason, which placed him #4 in most sacks in the NFL.  11 other players had at least 2.5 sacks.  10 of them made a roster.  1 made a practice squad.  Sam with 3 is sitting at home not even worthy of holding the bag at practice.

49 players had at least two sacks.  38 are now on active rosters.  Five are on practice squads.  Six are without jobs, and those six have been in the NFL for at least three years whereas Sam is entering his rookie season. 

Perhaps there were reasons behind closed doors besides his sexual orientation that has scared off teams from signing him.  Maybe he's an asshole.  Maybe he's disrespectful to the coaches.  But I seriously doubt any draft prospect who actually wants to play in the NFL will ever come out before the draft again. 
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Snaggletiger on September 02, 2014, 03:54:50 PM
In all seriousness, this will most likely end the coming out party for homosexuals who play college football. 

Every SEC defensive player of the year since 2008 has been selected in the 1st round of the NFL draft.  Sam was picked up late in the 7th. 

Michael Sam had 3 sacks in the preseason, which placed him #4 in most sacks in the NFL.  11 other players had at least 2.5 sacks.  10 of them made a roster.  1 made a practice squad.  Sam with 3 is sitting at home not even worthy of holding the bag at practice.

49 players had at least two sacks.  38 are now on active rosters.  Five are on practice squads.  Six are without jobs, and those six have been in the NFL for at least three years whereas Sam is entering his rookie season. 

Perhaps there were reasons behind closed doors besides his sexual orientation that has scared off teams from signing him.  Maybe he's an asshole.  Maybe he's disrespectful to the coaches.  But I seriously doubt any draft prospect who actually wants to play in the NFL will ever come out before the draft again.

You just can't help yourself, can you?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 03:56:51 PM
In all seriousness, this will most likely end the coming out party for homosexuals who play college football. 

Every SEC defensive player of the year since 2008 has been selected in the 1st round of the NFL draft.  Sam was picked up late in the 7th. 

Michael Sam had 3 sacks in the preseason, which placed him #4 in most sacks in the NFL.  11 other players had at least 2.5 sacks.  10 of them made a roster.  1 made a practice squad.  Sam with 3 is sitting at home not even worthy of holding the bag at practice.

49 players had at least two sacks.  38 are now on active rosters.  Five are on practice squads.  Six are without jobs, and those six have been in the NFL for at least three years whereas Sam is entering his rookie season. 

Perhaps there were reasons behind closed doors besides his sexual orientation that has scared off teams from signing him.  Maybe he's an asshole.  Maybe he's disrespectful to the coaches.  But I seriously doubt any draft prospect who actually wants to play in the NFL will ever come out before the draft again.
Or, maybe most teams in the NFL run a 3-4 and not a 4-3, which is what he is best suited for. And his number of sacks, although important, is far from the end all measurable of his performance. He may not suck as much as people think, you are right about that part.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: jmar on September 02, 2014, 04:19:59 PM
Listening to ex Niner Randy Cross this morning who stated that Fisher and the Rams have two that can play that position and that Sam is an NFL talent only he doesn't play special teams which hurts his chances. Also said there are about 6 NFL teams that run a similar front and it is quite possible Sam could catch on with one of them. Still, it's not unusual for a seventh rounder to get bypassed or cut, especially one who performed poorly at the Senior Bowl and Combine. LSS, if one of those teams need his talents they will pick him up.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Kaos on September 02, 2014, 04:37:58 PM
Look.  It may just be a matter of effort. If he wants to make it he has to be balls out. The NFL is a long hard grind. Was he really willing to come and come hard on every play? Did he bring the wood? When he got down did he explode through the box? Did he put his ass on the line?

If he wanted to make the team he had to push his way through a lot of shit. Get his dick knocked in the dirt.

Who really knows how eager he was to take that load?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Snaggletiger on September 02, 2014, 04:59:44 PM
Look.  It may just be a matter of effort. If he wants to make it he has to be balls out. The NFL is a long hard grind. Was he really willing to come and come hard on every play? Did he bring the wood? When he got down did he explode through the box? Did he put his ass on the line?

If he wanted to make the team he had to push his way through a lot of shit. Get his dick knocked in the dirt.

Who really knows how eager he was to take that load?

I hereby proclaim you the winner of this thread. :thumsup:
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: djsimp on September 02, 2014, 08:30:33 PM
One thing is apparent though, Sam must be the "male" in the relationship since he is has done so well at defensive end and so rarely blocked from getting sacks.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Kaos on September 02, 2014, 09:26:26 PM
 :facepalm:
One thing is apparent though, Sam must be the "male" in the relationship since he is has done so well at defensive end and so rarely blocked from getting sacks.
:facepalm:

I already won the Internet today.   
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Tiger Wench on September 02, 2014, 11:33:05 PM
The Cowboys took Sam.

Cue "Brokeback Mountain" jokes in three... two...
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: jmar on September 03, 2014, 01:07:48 AM
:facepalm: :facepalm:

I already won the Internet today.
Thanks for playing and congrats.
Your prize is a case of vine ripened tomatoes.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 03, 2014, 08:42:36 AM
There's only two things that come out of Texas
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: jmar on September 03, 2014, 08:48:16 AM
There's only two things that come out of Texas
Skunks and armadillos ?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 03, 2014, 08:55:26 AM
Skunks and armadillos ?
Okay...four things
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: GH2001 on September 03, 2014, 08:56:47 AM
The Cowboys took Sam.

Cue "Brokeback Mountain" jokes in three... two...

You left out the practice squad part. Huge difference in that and a 53 man roster.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: dallaswareagle on September 03, 2014, 09:45:47 AM
The Cowboys took Sam.

Cue "Brokeback Mountain" jokes in three... two...

And reinstated the guy that killed his best friend a couple of years ago in a Drunk driving crash.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: GH2001 on September 03, 2014, 10:20:02 AM
And reinstated the guy that killed his best friend a couple of years ago in a Drunk driving crash.  :facepalm:

Jerry is on a roll....
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 03, 2014, 11:07:34 AM
Maybe Sam can get the bad taste in his mouth out by going to a new city.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Kaos on September 03, 2014, 11:28:48 AM
How will he fare as a cowpoke?  Will he be tight? Loose? Is he going to lay down or reach deep inside and pull out that throbbing passion for the game?

He has a chance now. Just needs to mount up. Strap it on. Ride it as hard as he can. Open up the star that's inside him and let the game flow through.  If he proves he can take an ass chewing when he can't perform as well as he takes the ass kissing he gets for doing well his teammates will respect his rock solid convictions. But if he acts like a jerkoff he won't make it to the end.

There are lots of guys pulling for him.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: GH2001 on September 03, 2014, 11:32:21 AM
Maybe Sam can get the bad taste in his mouth out by going to a new city.

Perhaps he has a love for the Big D
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: WiregrassTiger on September 03, 2014, 11:35:59 AM
How will he fare as a cowpoke?  Will he be tight? Loose? Is he going to lay down or reach deep inside and pull out that throbbing passion for the game?

He has a chance now. Just needs to mount up. Strap it on. Ride it as hard as he can. Open up the star that's inside him and let the game flow through.  If he proves he can take an ass chewing when he can't perform as well as he takes the ass kissing he gets for doing well his teammates will respect his rock solid convictions. But if he acts like a jerkoff he won't make it to the end.

There are lots of guys pulling for him.
You are just showing off now. You won the thread yesterday. Isn't that enough?
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: jmar on September 04, 2014, 02:28:13 AM
The Cowboys took Sam.

Cue "Brokeback Mountain" jokes in three... two...
Headline in sports section:

COWBOYS SUCK...

Blah................. .......   aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.................h...



...btw:  Sam added to practice squad.


Sam only signed to taxi squad...then we are told he will wear #46 as if a number somehow adds something to what should be a footnote in the remarks about the Cowboys.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: dallaswareagle on September 04, 2014, 09:18:52 AM
You left out the practice squad part. Huge difference in that and a 53 man roster.

On any other team most of the cowboy players would be on the practice squad. Jerry is cutting players to save money, Just watch towards the end of the year when the team is 3-6 and that stadium is half empty because nobody is going to spend that kind of money it cost to go watch them.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: Tiger Wench on September 04, 2014, 09:34:42 AM
You left out the practice squad part. Huge difference in that and a 53 man roster.

I was more interested in the Brokeback jokes part.
Title: Re: So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All
Post by: GH2001 on September 04, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
I was more interested in the Brokeback jokes part.

Comment was more in re to the fact that he still hasn't made a roster yet but it doesn't stop the 24/7 gushing by certain media outlets.

But yes, commence jokes.