Michael Sam openly gay

[Tabascocat]

Perfect, there is a good chance Jerry switches back to the 3-4 after next season anyways

 

[Common Sense]

That quote makes negative sense.

 

[Risen Star]

Just saw this. Shouldn't but I see this affecting his draft stock

I don't know but it will make me squeamish if people refer to him as a riser.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Bravo to him. What extreme courage that took to come out in this world that's taught to hate his preferences.

The world is not taught this. But you talking like this is what breed's it.

I couldnt care less about his orientation, but I sure wouldnt want to be in a locker room with him. And that, is why this is an issue.

 

[Common Sense]

The world is not taught this. But you talking like this is what breed's it.

I couldnt care less about his orientation, but I sure wouldnt want to be in a locker room with him. And that, is why this is an issue.

Oh? Why then, if not for his orientation?

 

[tm1119]

Oh? Why then, if not for his orientation?

Because obviously a gay man would have no control and go around groping everyone. And god forbid you drop the soap in the shower

 

[TheRat]

how is a 6'2 260 lb player a 3-4 end?

 

[Risen Star]

Because obviously a gay man would have no control and go around groping everyone. And god forbid you drop the soap in the shower

Well, just to play devil's advocate, does this mean men should share a locker room with women as long as they show control?

 

[jimmy40]

will teams worry about an openly gay player claiming discrimination if he gets cut, doesn't start, contract negotiations not going his way, etc.?

 

[TheRat]

Well, just to play devil's advocate, does this mean men should share a locker room with women as long as they show control?

YES!!!!!!!!!

 

[Common Sense]

will teams worry about an openly gay player claiming discrimination if he gets cut, doesn't start, contract negotiations not going his way, etc.?

Not in Texas. You can legally be fired for being gay.

 

[tm1119]

Well, just to play devil's advocate, does this mean men should share a locker room with women as long as they show control?

Seriously, if you don't feel comfortable being around a gay person in the year 2014 then you need to reevaluate your life. So what, you think Sam is going to go around an nfl locker room hitting on guys or something? What could the problem possibly be besides homophobia?

 

[Tabascocat]

YES!!!!!!!!!

I would re-think that statement. You won't be seeing......

or these!

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[Risen Star]

Seriously, if you don't feel comfortable being around a gay person in the year 2014 then you need to reevaluate your life. So what, you think Sam is going to go around an nfl locker room hitting on guys or something? What could the problem possibly be besides homophobia?

You didn't answer my question. You said it's ridiculous since he obviously would control himself.

I'm asking if that means men should share locker rooms with women as long as they control themselves?

I think it's a fair question.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

If our scouts think he's a 3-4 end, then we should fire our scouts. Politics aside, he'd be a terrible fit as a 3-4 end. I think he's definitely a 4-3 end, more likely LE, but could play 3-4 backer in the mold of a Lamar Woodley or worst case Anthony Spencer

 

[TheRat]

You didn't answer my question. You said it's ridiculous since he obviously would control himself.

I'm asking if that means men should share locker rooms with women as long as they control themselves?

I think it's a fair question.

Because gay man does not equal straight woman.

Certainly their gender preference is the same, but gay man's role in our society is different.

 

[Risen Star]

If our scouts think he's a 3-4 end, then we should fire our scouts. Politics aside, he'd be a terrible fit as a 3-4 end. I think he's definitely a 4-3 end, more likely LE, but could play 3-4 backer in the mold of a Lamar Woodley or worst case Anthony Spencer

I'm giving our scouts the benefit of the doubt assuming they meant 3-4 OLB.

 

[Risen Star]

Because gay man does not equal straight woman.

Certainly their gender preference is the same, but gay man's role in our society is different and their relationship with other genders is different.

I don't follow. What does their role in society have to do with anything?

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I'm giving our scouts the benefit of the doubt

Talk about a day of first......openly gay player and Risen gives our scouts the benefit of the doubt

 

[Common Sense]

I'm giving our scouts the benefit of the doubt assuming they meant 3-4 OLB.

I sure as hell hope so, because that statement is otherwise terrifying. Even so, most scouting reports don't project him to be a very good OLB, which is why he's mid-round prospect right now.