Oso planning to go pro
If Michael Sam can play, he'll get drafted and be on an NFL team. 90-95% of his teammates won't care that he's gay. The only time an issue would arise would be if the media can get one of the other 5-10% of his teammates to say something derogatory. The media is definitely going to try. If he's a fringe player, teams won't want to draft/sign him for fear of the backlash they'd face if they cut him. Sam could end up like Tim Tebow where he's talented enough to be on an NFL roster, but the media circus that surrounds him makes him nearly impossible to employ. I wish him the best.
I will point out that Michael Sam was drafted as a fringe player. No one is really criticizing the Rams for waiving him because he clearly was given a fair shot and showed that he had work to do. Furthermore he was never the distraction that the likes of Tony Dungy thought he would be.In other words, everything worked out just fine. An openly gay player was in the NFL and the world didn't end.
All of this. To be honest im tired of the media attention to it. Its like ESPN is overcompensating to be this "ra-ra" Michael Sam cheerleader. I can assure you that Michael and most liberals like myself would rather it be a non-issue and not get all of the hype that it has. Hopefully one day it will come to that.
Wesley Freaking Welker juices?! HAHA! That is absolutely hilarious.
I still don't understand the NFL's policy of not informing what the substance is that each player is found guilty of.Also, Welker could have been doing "molly" and gotten that suspension. Doesn't necessarily mean steroids.
He wasn't juicing, he used amphetamine's, big difference.Still got caught though, given his concussion history, not surprised at all he was on them.
He really should consider retiring.
According to the report, this was based on taking "molly" once at the Kentucky Derby. and it was laced with amphetamines. Is there any evidence he was a chronic user?
Viking fans...The more I look at it, the more I really like the Vikes this year. I legit believe they will finish second in the North. I think the Lions/Bears are probably 7-9/8-8 teams, I think Vikes are an 8 win team.I love Zimmer. I think with Norv running the offense, with AD, Patterson, Ruldolph, good line, they're going to be a pain to play each week. They are a great longshot to win the North if you like gambling.Are my expectations too high?
Yup. Worst starting QB and receivers in the NFC North and it's not like AP is miles ahead of Forte and Lacy.
I like him as a prospect, and know first NFL game in Seattle is a real tough debut, but Clinton Dix having a real rough night.