NFL draft prospect Michael Sam comes out

[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.