jack48 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I never understood other people outing someone else. Having a couple gay friends and hearing the stories, you know how difficult coming out can be to even your closest family members, let alone the entire world. If the guy truly cares about Kerry, he wouldn't do this in a public forum. That having been said, it'd be nice to have a league where he didn't have to fear his orientation hurting his free agency chances or relationships with his teammates. People should not talk about their private personal relationships in public, whether they be straight or gay. It is crude behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 he is "kind of a dumb jock." nice. and this guy referred to himself as Kery's wife? wonder what his enemies say about him? this Simpson guy is a real tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 He wasn't that fast or rangy. I think that is why he is gone. Not nice of this guy to out him when it will obviously cost him money and move him towards the Oprah circuit instead of the NFL. Hollywood doesn't want to be anybody's assistant, but he flies to NFL training camps to assist his friend in becoming an assistant? I'm confused, but how they met is totally irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Can’t help but wonder how the NFL would react if a star QB, lets say Brady, were to come way out of the closet. Wearing women’s clothing, acting in a stereo typical feminine manner. Even opening a metro gay female clothing line. I’d love to see how the NFL would react to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Most of you know the contempt I had for this guy when he was a Jet for his seemingly gutless style of play coupled with his incessant mouth and desire for the limelight. Not a enviable core for a pro football player. But nobody deserves being treated like this. May be a silver lining in all this with Kerry getting the airtime he always wanted after the transitional smarting goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Also .... thank God he's at least a few seasons removed from us .... we may not have reached the bottom yet as the joke of professional sports franchises and this would have served as a huge kick further down the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are we really that sure that gay players would be ostracized on NFL teams, or are you people just playing to a dated stereotype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are we really that sure that gay players would be ostracized on NFL teams, or are you people just playing to a dated stereotype? As you like to point out, the world isn't nearly as enlightened as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 As you like to point out, the world isn't nearly as enlightened as you. In real life, I'm actually a closed-minded a$$hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 In real life, I'm actually a closed-minded a$$hole. Welcome to the dark side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I wouldn't doubt it. There was a lot of talk about his potential modeling career, how he was a prima donna, etc. In retrospect, that all could've just been code. I don't like this story. As others have said, it's his private life. I work in a masculine profession, can't imagine what someone would face coming out of the closet as a utility lineman. The NFL? There's no doubt that this effects his ability to earn a living. It's not right. Football is the gayest sport there is. The Jets are faggots for doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 If I got outed as gay, my entire community would explode, my coworkers would lose their minds and my wife would scream, "we'll that explains it!" Which would be hurtful. And I'm a nobody, apparently. That's just how it is. Am I the only one who's shocked that lance has a "community?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 If Rhodes was to suddenly come back to the Jets and Tebow stayed - maaannn I would watch that reality TV show.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Crazy, he probably is but to be outed like this is pretty ****ed up IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADEDGREEN Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are we really that sure that gay players would be ostracized on NFL teams, or are you people just playing to a dated stereotype? You tryin to get the pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Rhodes doesn't have to worry about being rejected by teammates. The NFL is under an enormous spotlight about this issue and have released press releases about it promoting a hostile free work environment. Remember, there was the press release after news of draft prospects being asked about their sexual orientation (which is illegal). There was also the negative backlash against the Niners player during the SB. As demonstrated by this thread, the issue won't be teammates. It will be the fans. Rhodes should've came out earlier. Maybe his career might have gone better. BTW, Braylon and Sanchez should be the next to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 on the scale of things I care about, who Kerry Rhodes is banging falls somewhere between morning eye crust and The Bachelor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Rhodes doesn't have to worry about being rejected by teammates. The NFL is under an enormous spotlight about this issue and have released press releases about it promoting a hostile free work environment. Remember, there was the press release after news of draft prospects being asked about their sexual orientation (which is illegal). There was also the negative backlash against the Niners player during the SB. As demonstrated by this thread, the issue won't be teammates. It will be the fans. Rhodes should've came out earlier. Maybe his career might have gone better. BTW, Braylon and Sanchez should be the next to come out. I think the one point that was brought up is that Rhodes was more worried about free agency, as if we are to take the guy for his word, the players already knew and were cool about Rhodes and his partner. The NFL owners is still a group of good old boys and who knows, maybe one of them will have a problem hiring a gay player, at least on the down low. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I think the one point that was brought up is that Rhodes was more worried about free agency, as if we are to take the guy for his word, the players already knew and were cool about Rhodes and his partner. The NFL owners is still a group of good old boys and who knows, maybe one of them will have a problem hiring a gay player, at least on the down low. Who knows. True, BUT, the NFL and the owners will have a major legal problem if that is the case. The NFL is so high profile that it's easy to see them being a target of an anti discrimination lawsuit and with NFL salaries being so high and punitive damages available, we're talking about a lot of money and a lot of bad publicity. While there is no federal law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector, every state/city where an NFL team is located except for the Titans has a law/ordinance prohibiting sexual orientiation discrimination in private employment. Nashville prohibits discrimination in public employment (i.e., government jobs). I'm not sure if Rhodes has signed with anyone yet, but if not, I wouldn't be surprised if he is signed quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 True, BUT, the NFL and the owners will have a major legal problem if that is the case. The NFL is so high profile that it's easy to see them being a target of an anti discrimination lawsuit and with NFL salaries being so high and punitive damages available, we're talking about a lot of money and a lot of bad publicity. While there is no federal law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector, every state/city where an NFL team is located except for the Titans has a law/ordinance prohibiting sexual orientiation discrimination in private employment. Nashville prohibits discrimination in public employment (i.e., government jobs). I'm not sure if Rhodes has signed with anyone yet, but if not, I wouldn't be surprised if he is signed quickly. I don't know, man. You think he's more likely to be signed because of his alleged sexual orientation? I find that hard to believe. I think he's having a difficult time finding work simply because teams don't like Kerry Rhodes as a player. He needs to find a team that thinks he can be useful on the field and not have a prejudice against him. Kerry could try to sue, I imagine, but I can't see that being a major factor for teams who a.) didn't want him in the first place or, b.) don't want a gay player in their locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 True, BUT, the NFL and the owners will have a major legal problem if that is the case. The NFL is so high profile that it's easy to see them being a target of an anti discrimination lawsuit and with NFL salaries being so high and punitive damages available, we're talking about a lot of money and a lot of bad publicity. While there is no federal law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector, every state/city where an NFL team is located except for the Titans has a law/ordinance prohibiting sexual orientiation discrimination in private employment. Nashville prohibits discrimination in public employment (i.e., government jobs). I'm not sure if Rhodes has signed with anyone yet, but if not, I wouldn't be surprised if he is signed quickly. Still telling us how the legalities of the sports world works after the 2011 lock-out advice? Giants board down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 The same way they always have, as a dick that feared lowering his shoulder. This recent development goes a long way to explaining this fear of hitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Still telling us how the legalities of the sports world works after the 2011 lock-out advice? Giants board down? I was 100% correct then, so I have no clue what you're talking about. And I like slumming with you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I don't know, man. You think he's more likely to be signed because of his alleged sexual orientation? I find that hard to believe. I think he's having a difficult time finding work simply because teams don't like Kerry Rhodes as a player. He needs to find a team that thinks he can be useful on the field and not have a prejudice against him. Kerry could try to sue, I imagine, but I can't see that being a major factor for teams who a.) didn't want him in the first place or, b.) don't want a gay player in their locker room. First, I don't think he's being blackballed at all for any reason. That wasn't my point. Context is important. Look at Broadway's post and my response. He raised the bigotted owner scenario and I responded to that. The finding work part is just a guess because he's talented enough to make a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 This recent development goes a long way to explaining this fear of hitting one of the toughest rugby players came out so yeah welcome to this century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 one of the toughest rugby players came out so yeah welcome to this century That makes total sense... You'd think he would want to be on top of the pile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 True, BUT, the NFL and the owners will have a major legal problem if that is the case. The NFL is so high profile that it's easy to see them being a target of an anti discrimination lawsuit and with NFL salaries being so high and punitive damages available, we're talking about a lot of money and a lot of bad publicity. While there is no federal law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector, every state/city where an NFL team is located except for the Titans has a law/ordinance prohibiting sexual orientiation discrimination in private employment. Nashville prohibits discrimination in public employment (i.e., government jobs). I'm not sure if Rhodes has signed with anyone yet, but if not, I wouldn't be surprised if he is signed quickly. I didn't think it was a particularly accurate claim, just something that the assistant brought up as an actual worry of Kerry's, so I figured I'd mention it. Interesting, I didn't know there wasn't a federal law prohibiting that; is there a federal law for sex and race or is that only handled by the states as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 sh*tty as it may have been to be outted by scorned lover... Kerry Rhodes has the opportunity to be a hero for a ton of people right now. I hope he takes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 sh*tty as it may have been to be outted by scorned lover... Kerry Rhodes has the opportunity to be a hero for a ton of people right now. I hope he takes it. Spot on EY - his being up to this point suggests there's a small chance of him taking it - but I really want to be wrong about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 That makes total sense... You'd think he would want to be on top of the pile it was an interesting story. there were morons who taunted him at games, but they were shouted down by people with high self esteem and no latent homosexual tendencies that caused them self loathing. one of his team mates eventually broke the ice with a joke, and life went on he now is a figure skater, wears hot pants and is ridiculously happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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