So I guess the NFL is Homophobic After All

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

CCTAU · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2014, 11:14:02 AM »

Quote from: 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

Its all good, Canadians are cool with that sort of thing...

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2014, 11:15:24 AM »

Quote from: 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

That sucks. Sam was a great teammate and always behind his guys. I think he'll get picked up. Probably by Hump Day.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #3 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.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #4 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.

Ogre · « **Reply #5 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.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #6 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.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #7 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?

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #8 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.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2014, 02:22:44 PM »

I've heard the Packers are giving him a long hard look

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2014, 02:24:29 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

The Prowler · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2014, 02:48:00 PM »

The 49ers or the Chargers should pick him up...you know them Californians love their gays.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:30:03 PM »

Quote from: 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.

I knew it was just a matter of time before someone referenced Sam being gay. What does that have to do with anything, really?

Saniflush · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:33:01 PM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on September 02, 2014, 03:30:03 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.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #14 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.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #15 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:54:50 PM »

Quote from: 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.

You just can't help yourself, can you?

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #16 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:56:51 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

jmar · « **Reply #17 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.

Kaos · « **Reply #18 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?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2014, 04:59:44 PM »

Quote from: 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?

I hereby proclaim you the winner of this thread.