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

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Michael Sam = a gay Tim Tebow

except not really.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Michael Sam = a gay Tim Tebow

Funny , I always thought Tebow might be gay

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Jeff may regret his pick............

No good deed goes unpunished.

The media isn't passive. If the show doesn't have enough conflict or controversy to keep the viewer's interest, then the Oprah producers will create it in some way. They may draw a controversial comment out of Sam or they may do a little creative editing. The show has got to be about something.

[punch it in]

I think its strange about the media hype that followed Tebow. I mean all he was - was a qb that didnt pan out. All that hype just because of his tebowing pose. Stupid.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

No good deed goes unpunished.



The media isn't passive. If the show doesn't have enough conflict or controversy to keep the viewer's interest, then the Oprah producers will create it in some way. They may draw a controversial comment out of Sam or they may do a little creative editing. The show has got to be about something.

Everything Oprah touches turns to gold.

[donofriose]

Michael Sam would be a fool not to capitalize on the Oprah documentary. He will probably be irrelevant in 3 years so make your money while you can.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Michael Sam would be a fool not to capitalize on the Oprah documentary. He will probably be irrelevant in 3 years so make your money while you can.

Sure, the documentary will be good for Sam and Oprah and, possibly, it will even be good for the NFL. It's not as likely to be good for the Rams organization and it certainly wouldn't be good for any player, coach, or staff member who might be portrayed as a bigot or villain in the documentary.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Sure, the documentary will be good for Sam and Oprah and, possibly, it will even be good for the NFL. It's not as likely to be good for the Rams organization and it certainly wouldn't be good for any player, coach, or staff member who might be portrayed as a bigot or villain in the documentary.

Yea and if he gets cut he knows why. He is taking a chance trying to make his money now because he knows he might not have a job at the beginning of this season. That is almost every single NFL player's goal, make as much money as you can, especially a player in Sam's position.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Sure, the documentary will be good for Sam and Oprah and, possibly, it will even be good for the NFL. It's not as likely to be good for the Rams organization and it certainly wouldn't be good for any player, coach, or staff member who might be portrayed as a bigot or villain in the documentary.

You may be right, but I do think Oprah tends to focus on the positives of success. Most likely the bigot/villains that are used as the backdrop will be -in no specific order- personal demons Sam overcame, childhood bullies, society at large pressure. Any portrayal of specific current coach/player/staff in a vilifying manner would open the show up to slander, and again, it's not my understanding of Oprah's style. And no I don't have her channel on speed dial

[MTK]

^ I'm guessing this show would be a puff piece more or less. The NFL isn't going to let someone show them in a bad light.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Everything Oprah touches turns to gold.

Id like to test that theory and have her kiss my a$$.

[Chico23231]

Jets Defensive Coordinator Dennis Thurman Accused of Slapping Woman During Happy Hour | The Big Lead

damn. Is that Rick James in that picture with the five fingers open?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by That Guy

except not really.

He is a media hound looking for a payday because he likes guys instead of women, cool hope he is happy ,I really don't care but it has nothing to do with football and if he can't "cut it " as they say ,then he shouldn't be there .

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

^ I'm guessing this show would be a puff piece more or less. The NFL isn't going to let someone show them in a bad light.

Bingo , and it's why he won't get cut . The Rams will carry him just for the sake of the NFL ,look at how many "new fans" he'll bring to the league this year and not even play .All I can say is that when it's the final cut day and he stays and someone else who can play is cut ,he can thank oprah and the NFL .

[punch it in]

Is it possible that Sam is worthy of a roster spot? Dude was pretty damn good at the last level. Gay or not he was getting drafted, and if it weren't for his announcement and the media circus every GM saw coming, he might have gotten drafted earlier.