Then it's you who should shut the **** up.

Why is it important? Michael Sam doesn't think so, and doesn't want you to think so. Michael Sam football player got drafted in the 7th round. That's the story.

Except he's not just an openly gay player, he's the first openly gay player which is what makes it a story. The hope is that the next one is just an openly gay player, but it will certainly take time.

It is only important to those who have an agenda and WANT to make it important.

He's a player, who happens to have a boyfriend.

And I'm not going to stop reminding everyone that every time you call him Michael Sam gay player, you are disrespecting his wishes.

That's the ONLY thing that bothers me.

Obviously, the whole "I'm just a football player" thing was part of the show...

Or you could shove a barb wired covered eel up your ass.

If Michael Sam says anything different, he'd be attacked.

That's correct.

By whom?

Couldn't agree more~

No, I'd rather have you idiots just shut the **** up. I've not said a bad word about Sam beyond discussing his skill set, which is likely not at NFL level, yet I've been attacked by multiple dipshits in this thread.

Yep if he wasn't gay and everyone trying to treat him special, he probably doesn't get drafted.

are you suggesting that Sam has control of everything else?

Why can't you guys treat gays like autonomous adults with their own personalities?

I'm respecting the man as a man, and you guys want to insist he's a pet in the culture wars.

Let people live their lives by their own dictates.

Him being drafted and playing is important for the cultural significance of the milestone, regardless of what Michael Sam thinks.

Some things are bigger than an individual, but an individual becomes an avatar for the event. This is one of those times.

People worrying about Sam kissing his significant other or smushing cake in his face is precisely why it matters. Viewing it as noteworthy is why it needs to be seen and why it is important to discuss.