Paintrain's all encompassing 'discuss all things offseason' thread (Version 2.0)

[skinsfaninok]

sorry but y is there a press conference for Mike Sam?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

sorry but y is there a press conference for Mike Sam?

Eh I can kind of see why but yeah maybe a bit overboard. I worry though that he could become a Tebow like figure. Where if he gets cut at any point before the age of say 34 it actually ends up being a PR nightmare. Luckily though as a DE instead of a QB he can be rotated. If Denver hadn't landed Manning they could have easily found moving on from Tebow to be exponentially more difficult.

On a side note during the draft I'm kind of ashamed I found myself grimacing at the on air kiss which made me wonder if someone like me, who is a staunch supporter of gay rights reacted in such a way, what in the world would a true homophobe be thinking.

...hold on I have to make sure I used staunch right.

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loyal and committed in attitude.

Nailed it.

[skinsfaninok]

Texans should trade AJ , he deserves to win

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

sorry but y is there a press conference for Mike Sam?

I think its strange too. If as a society we are trying to have equality regardless of sexuality than isnt the press conference sort of backwards. Why cant he just be a late round pick thAt is trying to make a team? I could care less who he is in love with.

[calia]

On an entirely separate subject, I frigging love Alfmo: Alfred Morris: Andrew Luck has to go down - ESPN

[skinsfaninok]

I understand he's gay and all that but it's 2014 not 1960, idk I just think it's too much and espn has gone crazy overboard with it all. I love the network but cmon man.

[Dirtbag59]

Dirtbag's Daily Johnny Maziel Thought: If I was a pass rusher that wanted nothing more then knock Johnny out I think I would probably have an easier time breaking into Fort Knox. First he's protected by Luke Joeckel and Jake Matthews. Then the next year Joeckel gets replaced by a likely future top 10 pick in Cedric Ogbuehi playing RT while Matthews kicks over to LT.

Now in Cleveland he is going to be protected by Joe Thomas and promising 2nd round pick Joel Botonio. Some QB's don't even have 1 tackle to protect them yet Johnny somehow always has two these days.

[MTK]

Some day we'll get to the point where an openly gay player is no big deal, but until then we have shit like this

What Are (Some) Christians Saying About Openly Gay NFL Player Michael Sam? Take a Look

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Some day we'll get to the point where an openly gay player is no big deal, but until then we have shit like this

What Are (Some) Christians Saying About Openly Gay NFL Player Michael Sam? Take a Look

Funny thing is of the ~8 different people cited in that example theres a good chance that at least one of them is gay.

Also a good chance that a close family member or former friend is gay as well. Anyone remember this guy?
Meet Jack Burkman, The Republican Lobbyist Trying To Ban Gay Players From The NFL

GOP Lobbyist Behind Anti-Gay NFL Bill Has A Gay Brother

BTW he's back in the spotlight:
Boycott launched against openly gay St Louis Rams player Michael Sam, by Christian lobbyist Jack Burkman - Americas - World - The Independent

Personally at this point I kind of want to encourage this type of behavior. Every crazy statement people like Burkman make only serves to reduce their influence and credibility.

[Dirtbag59]

Speaking of crazy people the ultra talented 'Sandy Hook Truther' Colt Lyerla {TE Oregon} is apparently unsigned.

Is Colt Lyerla Worth the Risk as an NFL Undrafted Free Agent? | Bleacher Report

According to NFL.com, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds—only one-hundredth of a second slower than first-round pick Eric Ebron (albeit at eight pounds lighter). He has a 39-inch vertical leap, which was tops among tight ends at this year's NFL combine by four inches.

Before you guys say no just remember the lesson I taught you all this weekend.
Alcohol: -10 Awareness
Cocaine: +94 Awareness

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Speaking of crazy people the ultra talented 'Sandy Hook Truther' Colt Lyerla {TE Oregon} is apparently unsigned.

Is Colt Lyerla Worth the Risk as an NFL Undrafted Free Agent? | Bleacher Report


Before you guys say no just remember the lesson I taught you all this weekend.
Alcohol: -10 Awareness
Cocaine: +94 Awareness

IMO he's worth a try out.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Speaking of crazy people the ultra talented 'Sandy Hook Truther' Colt Lyerla {TE Oregon} is apparently unsigned.

Is Colt Lyerla Worth the Risk as an NFL Undrafted Free Agent? | Bleacher Report


Before you guys say no just remember the lesson I taught you all this weekend.
Alcohol: -10 Awareness
Cocaine: +94 Awareness

Sounds like he's not ready and needs some help. Once he's ready he'll get his shot.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Some day we'll get to the point where an openly gay player is no big deal, but until then we have shit like this



What Are (Some) Christians Saying About Openly Gay NFL Player Michael Sam? Take a Look

Im afraid to read this article because my impression of this world (or atleast too much of it) is already too fragile. I think that press conference or not you just cannot fix an idiot. They sort of just have to get weeded out and die off.
Edit:I knew I shouldn't have read that....

[Chico23231]

Report: Higher threshold for positive marijuana tests in new drug policy | ProFootballTalk

Makes sense. Second comment made me laugh, so true though

[punch it in]

So I just looked at our schedule again and Im convinced we can go 15-1 losing on the road, in OT, to San Fran. Which Im really not concerned about because we can exact revenge on them in the NFC Championship game.