AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Reportedly visiting the Cowobys, and I honestly feel bad for the guy. He's good enough to be in the NFL, but the media is determined to cover every single thing he does. So even if an NFL team likes him, they won't give him a shot because of the distractions. Not trying to make a joke here, but he'd be ideal in San Fran. Their defense has been depleted, and he would get support there like nowhere else. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'll bet they would love him in san fran ....hint hint....wink wink that was a good joke you made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 seriously, he did it ALL to himself. coming out wasnt the problem....it was everything he did afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The " cowboys "....jeez you can't make this stuff up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Reportedly visiting the Cowobys, and I honestly feel bad for the guy. He's good enough to be in the NFL, but the media is determined to cover every single thing he does. So even if an NFL team likes him, they won't give him a shot because of the distractions. Not trying to make a joke here, but he'd be ideal in San Fran. Their defense has been depleted, and he would get support there like nowhere else. Thoughts? You say he is good enough, but all the professional analysts say he isn't. He isn't fast enough to be a linebacker, he doesn't play special teams, he isn't a three down player, and on and on. He had some good pass rush in preseason, but that wasn't considered enough to cover the gaps he isn't capable of filling. So in closing, who cares if he likes guys or women. the point that he gets so much media attention is just as good for him, as it is bad (as you are pointing out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 He'd be a great addition to the Jets practice squad. Sheldon Richardson would have his back, and I've heard rumors about a robust homosexual community right here in NYC as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 He's going to Dallas. Jerruh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 You say he is good enough, but all the professional analysts say he isn't. He isn't fast enough to be a linebacker, he doesn't play special teams, he isn't a three down player, and on and on. He had some good pass rush in preseason, but that wasn't considered enough to cover the gaps he isn't capable of filling. So in closing, who cares if he likes guys or women. the point that he gets so much media attention is just as good for him, as it is bad (as you are pointing out). Honestly? You don't think that the co-SEC defensive POTY who performed at a high level in the pre-season is worthy of being the 53rd guy on somebody's roster. I think he absolutely is. There are far worse players in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 He'd be a great addition to the Jets practice squad. Sheldon Richardson would have his back, and I've heard rumors about a robust homosexual community right here in NYC as well. Tough sell...even though I'd like to see him make it, I'm not sure I want them to get a guy who announced before the draft that he didn't want to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 seriously, he did it ALL to himself. coming out wasnt the problem....it was everything he did afterwards seriously, he did it ALL to himself. coming out wasnt the problem....it was everything he did afterwards You think so? I'd agree completely if he went through with that Oprah show. When I heard about that I was like "eff him...publicity whore" but once he nixed it and just played football, I give him the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 he is too slow to be an OLB and too small to be a DE that is the only story anyone should be talking about not because it's my opinion, because it's what he asked for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think it's safe to say, all of Sam's problems are now officially solved: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 So Sam ended up on big D. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Honestly? You don't think that the co-SEC defensive POTY who performed at a high level in the pre-season is worthy of being the 53rd guy on somebody's roster. I think he absolutely is. There are far worse players in the league. To be the 53rd guy you have to play specials. If you know you cant get him on the field...add on the questions every day...add on it only being a 16 game season....I can see why organizations are saying let someone else deal with it. WHat would make this entire thing easier if a good player were to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 This past week certainly doesn't bode well for all that gay money he was supposed to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bx Jet Fan Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Jerruh got him some Glory Hole!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It worked well the last time Dallas did this ( Troy aikman ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I really think all this controversy is more in the minds of the sportswriters and front offices than in most of the fans'. I can remember when the Knicks fielded the first all black starting five in NBA history-and none of the fans noticed. The papers and TV played it up, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 To be the 53rd guy you have to play specials. If you know you cant get him on the field...add on the questions every day...add on it only being a 16 game season....I can see why organizations are saying let someone else deal with it. WHat would make this entire thing easier if a good player were to come out. Absolutely...I'm not saying I don't understand why teams are shying away from him, I just think it's a shame. He's good enough to warrant a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You think so? I'd agree completely if he went through with that Oprah show. When I heard about that I was like "eff him...publicity whore" but once he nixed it and just played football, I give him the benefit of the doubt. He didn't nix it, the rams told him not to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Absolutely...I'm not saying I don't understand why teams are shying away from him, I just think it's a shame. He's good enough to warrant a chance. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737095/jackson-jeffcoat http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1700418/michael-sam It's a tough biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 He didn't nix it, the rams told him not to Really? Last I heard it was cancelled...so he's still doing the TV show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Really? Last I heard it was cancelled...so he's still doing the TV show? It was cancelled because Rams didn't want a different version of Hardknocks following their team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Life Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think it's safe to say, all of Sam's problems are now officially solved: He will probably team up with Golddust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 He will probably team up with Golddust. Goldust already has a tag-team partner : Cody Rhodes aka StarDust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I really think all this controversy is more in the minds of the sportswriters and front offices than in most of the fans'. I can remember when the Knicks fielded the first all black starting five in NBA history-and none of the fans noticed. The papers and TV played it up, though. How ******* old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Honestly? You don't think that the co-SEC defensive POTY who performed at a high level in the pre-season is worthy of being the 53rd guy on somebody's roster. I think he absolutely is. There are far worse players in the league. College means a lot, and it means nothing. There have been a ton of great college players who didn't even get a look to turn pro. I don't think that a slew of professional analysts, and former professional athletes are all wrong. The reasoning they gave seems solid to me. He is a one trick pony, and supposedly isn't great at that one trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 If Aaron Rodgers or Andrew Luck came out as gay, the league and its partners would go buck-wild exploiting/profiting from that player, imo. Sam is being treated like he's an injury or attitude risk--teams are weighing his level of talent vs the level of potential aggravation (vis a vis media attention) that comes along with signing him. You hate to see it, but I'm not sure that, as a GM, I'd be in a rush to invite that onto my organization unless I was pretty sure he'd develop into a fairly significant contributor for my team. If he goes to Dallas and gets ten sacks this year, it's a great story. But if he struggles and is out of the league next year, I don't know that it'll be because the league hates gays, per se. It'll be because teams like to control how their team is covered and having players with baggage who aren't stars is exceedingly inconvenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How ******* old are you? Old enough to remember 1979. Turned out it wasn't the first all black starting five, it was an all black roster that I remembered. It went almost unnoticed by the fans, but the newspapers and TV focused on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Life Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Goldust already has a tag-team partner : Cody Rhodes aka StarDust. Adam Rose and Bunny = future tag team champs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Adam Rose and Bunny = future tag team champs.. I hate the Bunny. What.....Bugs Bunny wasn't available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Reportedly visiting the Cowobys, and I honestly feel bad for the guy. Yes, it must suck to be drafted, then given a second chance. He's good enough to be in the NFL, Not right now he isn't. He's a college-level talent tweener who offers no flexabillity as a third stringer on the D-line as he only plays rush DE, can't play NFL LB, and doesn't play Specials. His stats were almost all against the Future Meat Cutters Union of the NFL (i.e. 3rd and 4th string guys also now cut). but the media is determined to cover every single thing he does. That fame is the only reason he was drafted. So even if an NFL team likes him, they won't give him a shot because of the distractions. The same NFL that gave Tebow, Vick, Ray Lewis, a drunk driving hit-and-running WR and a wife beating Raven second (or more) chances? Please. NFL teams will deal with any distraction.....if you're worth it on the field. Sams isn't. Not trying to make a joke here, but he'd be ideal in San Fran. Their defense has been depleted, and he would get support there like nowhere else. Thoughts? Yes, the only reason this guy gets the attention he does is because he is a homosexual. Which is fine, but being homosexual isn't a reason to keep a guy on an NFL roster. He either needs to be a MUCH better pass rush DE, bulk up massively so he can play DE & DT, or play the ever living **** out of specials a la a former Bill we might mention. Otherwise he's just another guy too small and slow to play in the pros who was really good in the minors. Sports is full of these guys, most never get their name mentioned, because most aren't homosexual and milking it for all it's worth to get chances his talent doesn't neccessarily warrant. It was hi-larious listening to political radio try and talk football today on Sams, and try (without knowing anything about football) to make a case for why the only reason Sams was cut was "homophobia". /shrug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yes, it must suck to be drafted, then given a second chance. Not right now he isn't. He's a college-level talent tweener who offers no flexabillity as a third stringer on the D-line as he only plays rush DE, can't play NFL LB, and doesn't play Specials. His stats were almost all against the Future Meat Cutters Union of the NFL (i.e. 3rd and 4th string guys also now cut). That fame is the only reason he was drafted. The same NFL that gave Tebow, Vick, Ray Lewis, a drunk driving hit-and-running WR and a wife beating Raven second (or more) chances?Please. NFL teams will deal with any distraction.....if you're worth it on the field.Sams isn't. Yes, the only reason this guy gets the attention he does is because he is a homosexual. Which is fine, but being homosexual isn't a reason to keep a guy on an NFL roster.He either needs to be a MUCH better pass rush DE, bulk up massively so he can play DE & DT, or play the ever living **** out of specials a la a former Bill we might mention.Otherwise he's just another guy too small and slow to play in the pros who was really good in the minors.Sports is full of these guys, most never get their name mentioned, because most aren't homosexual and milking it for all it's worth to get chances his talent doesn't neccessarily warrant.It was hi-larious listening to political radio try and talk football today on Sams, and try (without knowing anything about football) to make a case for why the only reason Sams was cut was "homophobia". /shrug.political radio, stop doing that to yourself man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Nice to see you Drunk Kid Tyler. And you're probably right, but my overarching point stands. Sams isn't good enough (yet), flexable enough (at all) or with enough potential to warrant nearly this much attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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