Chiefs NFL Team Official: Michael Sam Is ‘Not A Really Good Athlete’ - Page 31

R8RFAN · 05-09-2014, 01:20 PM

ST. LOUIS (CBS St. Louis) — It could be a very long weekend for Michael Sam.
The openly gay football player from the University of Missouri is hoping an NFL team takes a chance and makes history by drafting him, but some experts believe he might end up being an undrafted free agent.
Scouts told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that they don’t see Sam’s game transitioning to the NFL.
“Most of his production was hustle stuff,” an NFC personnel official told the Journal Sentinel. “There’s production, but he’s short, he’s not a really good athlete and he doesn’t play good against the run.”
He continued: “He’s kind of a one-task pass rusher. Just run up the field. And they swallow him up and kind of push him around.”
One NFC personnel director stated that Sam doesn’t have a position in the league.
“He’s not a linebacker, and he’s really not a defensive end,” the personnel director told the Journal Sentinel. “I’d certainly take him to camp. You’ve got to admire how hard he plays.”
An AFC executive said Sam was “short and slow.” Sam stands at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 262 pounds.
Despite the potential setbacks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hoping to see Sam succeed in the league.
“I want to see Michael Sam get an opportunity to play in the NFL,” Goodell told ESPN Thursday before the first round of the NFL Draft. “We like to say the NFL is the ultimate meritocracy. If you can play football, they want to see you play. The teams want you. The fans want you. And that’s ultimately what it’s all about.”
Goodell continued: “I have great respect for Michael, his courage, his decision to become public, and I’m optimistic that he’s going to get that opportunity, and hopefully he can play at this level.”
Sam, who was the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year, will be the first openly active gay player in the league.
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2014/05/...-good-athlete/

Sully · 05-11-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I can't recall who, but there's a standup comedian that has a pretty funny bit about gay guys. The basic premise is taking the opposite viewpoint on it than usual: gay guys are really the most masculine of all of us. They're so manly that having a woman isn't enough for them - they need something more manly than even that.

Probably have to hear it for yourselves, and good luck finding it.

I haven't heard it. Sounds CK-ish. I'm sure there are some professionals who have some fresh takes on it, slightly...
But otherwise it's the same shit we all heard on the playground in 6th grade. Am I offended by it? No. I don't like it, but whatever...
I'm mostly just bored by it.

**Ragged Robin** · 05-11-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I can't recall who, but there's a standup comedian that has a pretty funny bit about gay guys. The basic premise is taking the opposite viewpoint on it than usual: gay guys are really the most masculine of all of us. They're so manly that having a woman isn't enough for them - they need something more manly than even that.

Probably have to hear it for yourselves, and good luck finding it.

definitely louis ck

TEX · 05-12-2014, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Except the Rams punter is taller than Sam.

So, what's your point?

What do you think his point is? Cracks me up when people choose to "go stupid" regarding the obvious, as a way to show they're above it, when discussing this topic. "So, what's your point?"...

REALLY???

R8RFAN · 05-12-2014, 05:59 AM

Another Dolphin in Twitter trouble

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/dolphin...ry?id=23670999

Sandy Vagina · 05-12-2014, 06:07 AM

If this gay thing is no big deal in today's society, and irrelevant to football, then why ever mention being gay? Why put cameras on this 7th round pick, and talk about him incessantly?

It's football, FFS.. and I personally could not care less about a player's favorite color, car, food, or hole to put his dick in. We don't need to know or hear about any of that shit.

But now, I can't turn on my TV to the NFLN without hearing about some 7th rd pick that probably won't do jack shit in the league.

This is ****ing stupid. If they want to keep it about football, then this is the most pathetic job at doing so.

R8RFAN · 05-12-2014, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

If this gay thing is no big deal in today's society, and irrelevant to football, then why ever mention being gay? Why put cameras on this 7th round pick, and talk about him incessantly?

It's football, FFS.. and I personally could not care less about a player's favorite color, car, food, or hole to put his dick in. We don't need to know or hear about any of that shit.

But now, I can't turn on my TV to the NFLN without hearing about some 7th rd pick that probably won't do jack shit in the league.

This is ****ing stupid. If they want to keep it about football, then this is the most pathetic job at doing so.

It's like the big mega place I work...

We are supposed to see everyone as equal yet we have Diversity week where we are suppose to recognize our differences...

WTF?

TEX · 05-12-2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

Another Dolphin in Twitter trouble

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/dolphin...ry?id=23670999

That's sooooooooo gay...

R8RFAN · 05-12-2014, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

That's sooooooooo gay...

you have been fined by the NFL

R8RFAN · 05-12-2014, 06:52 AM

Is that pic photoshopped? What's that white stuff all over the little white guys face?

TEX · 05-12-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

you have been fined by the NFL

Rep!

Truth...

**MahiMike** · 05-12-2014, 07:15 AM

Dammit. I can't even watch NFL network now without being grossed out.

Pasta Little Brioni · 05-12-2014, 07:23 AM

If someone is grossed out about it, they are entitled to that opinion.

TEX · 05-12-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

If someone is grossed out about it, they are entitled to that opinion.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMMIT! It doesn't work THAT way. WTF is WRONG with you for expressing your opinion that Americans should allow expression of all points of view and abide by the constitution while doing so?????

jd1020 · 05-12-2014, 07:43 AM

So many people not getting it.

He wasn't fined by the NFL. He wasn't suspended by the NFL. He was both fined and suspended by his employer.

Here's a tip: If you want to express your opinion on a touchy subject, do it off the record where your employer doesn't see it.

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