T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Will be interesting to see how this is handled. He had a beastly college career, but was projected to be a 4th-5th rounder prior to the announcement. One would think that this drops him at least a round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 If this drops him at all that's a travesty and completely backwards thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 One would think that this drops him at least a round. Or bumps him up. Jersey sales are going to be huge, especially if he plays somewhere like San Fran or Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He's good at getting sacks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZvG96-zDvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 If this drops him at all that's a travesty and completely backwards thinking. This. It's 2014, I highly doubt all 32 teams are going to drop him on their boards because of this anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Miami is taking him in the first 2 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm surmising that it would drop him because if he has 4th round talent to begin with, the distraction probably isn't worth it. What happens if he comes into camp, doesn't do enough to earn a roster spot, then you have to cut him? That becomes a huge story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Side note: I'm super-pro-gay and I applaud Sam, but drafting him is going to test your franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm surmising that it would drop him because if he has 4th round talent to begin with, the distraction probably isn't worth it. What happens if he comes into camp, doesn't do enough to earn a roster spot, then you have to cut him? That becomes a huge story. I'm aware I'm a SEC homer, but usually the co-DPOY in the SEC isn't gonna have a hard time struggling to make the 53. Edit: I understand your point, I just don't think it's going to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm super-pro-gay I don't understand, how does one become a professional gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm aware I'm a SEC homer, but usually the co-DPOY in the SEC isn't gonna have a hard time struggling to make the 53. Edit: I understand your point, I just don't think it's going to be an issue. King, Caplan, and Darlington immediately tweeting that personnel departments were already extremely aware that he was gay (he came out to his teammates last year). I wonder if that had anything to do with the initial late-round evaluation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He actually projects as a 3-4 OLB. Bring him to the Jets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Will be interesting to see how this is handled. He had a beastly college career, but was projected to be a 4th-5th rounder prior to the announcement. One would think that this drops him at least a round. Pretty tough situation. This cleary isn't a fugazi situation like the whole Jason Collins charade....but teams are going to be scared to cut him if he doesn't work out as a player. People create witch hunts for a lot less these days. Props to Sam though, wish him the best. He's a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't understand, how does one become a professional gay? There's a certification course at my local JUCO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Side note: I'm super-pro-gay and I applaud Sam, but drafting him is going to test your franchise. I'd take him in the 4th if he can get after the passer. Kerry Rhodes played like a twink, this guy seems more like a bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Side note: I'm super-pro-gay and I applaud Sam, but drafting him is going to test your franchise. Side note: no kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Pretty tough situation. This cleary isn't a fugazi situation like the whole Jason Collins charade....but teams are going to be scared to cut him if he doesn't work out as a player. People create witch hunts for a lot less these days. Props to Sam though, wish him the best. He's a good player. Look at the Chris Kluwe situation. Dude was statistically one of the worst punters in the league two years ago and he claims he was blackballed for his pro-gay stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Side note: no kidding. I'm looking at your avi right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Look at the Chris Kluwe situation. Dude was statistically one of the worst punters in the league two years ago and he claims he was blackballed for his pro-gay stance. I really never got the impression anyone was taking him seriously. If anyone was full of hate it seemed to be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'd take him in the 4th if he can get after the passer. Kerry Rhodes played like a twink, this guy seems more like a bear. Rhodes is the flip side to Kluwe. With all the wretched safeties in the league, they couldn't find that dude a job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm looking at your avi right now. I can't moderate my sexiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Look at the Chris Kluwe situation. Dude was statistically one of the worst punters in the league two years ago and he claims he was blackballed for his pro-gay stance. We'd have to defend why we haven't cut anyone else who can't play in years. Its too bad Tanny isn't still here. We'd be the perfect landing spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Will be interesting to see how this is handled. He had a beastly college career, but was projected to be a 4th-5th rounder prior to the announcement. One would think that this drops him at least a round. 4th or 5th rounder? Guy was a consensus all-American who played at an SEC school (the same school that produced Sheldon Richardson BTW,) how the hell was he only projected as a 4th or 5th rounder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Look at the Chris Kluwe situation. Dude was statistically one of the worst punters in the league two years ago and he claims he was blackballed for his pro-gay stance. He was about average. He didn't get cut for his agenda but it certainly made it easier. Plus he was overpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 4th or 5th rounder? Guy was a consensus all-American who played at an SEC school (the same school that produced Sheldon Richardson BTW,) how the hell was he only projected as a 4th or 5th rounder? He's kind of a tweener. Played with his hand in the ground most of the time but might be too small to play DE in NFL. Of course, almost 12 sacks in the SEC is no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I really never got the impression anyone was taking him seriously. If anyone was full of hate it seemed to be him. I think Kluwe got really caught up in being a celebrity and forgot that he had to maintain a respectable net punting average. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 4th or 5th rounder? Guy was a consensus all-American who played at an SEC school (the same school that produced Sheldon Richardson BTW,) how the hell was he only projected as a 4th or 5th rounder? He's a tweener. Every year there are players who put up big sack numbers in college but drop to the sixth, seventh round because of size/speed limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He's kind of a tweener. Played with his hand in the ground most of the time but might be too small to play DE in NFL. Of course, almost 12 sacks in the SEC is no joke. Being the first ever consensus all-American from the same program that produced the reigning DROY can't hurt. The tweener thing makes sense but based on his play and his pedigree 4th or 5th round seems kind low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 He was about average. He didn't get cut for his agenda but it certainly made it easier. Plus he was overpaid. Kicked in a dome, to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Rhodes is the flip side to Kluwe. With all the wretched safeties in the league, they couldn't find that dude a job? I can't disagree but I'd be lying if I said I ever wanted him back. His head was never into football and I didn't like how he played. Plenty of teams he could have upgraded though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Kicked in a dome, to boot. For the life of me I'll never understand these types of ppl If there's one thing I hope to achieve from sharing this story, it's to make sure that Mike Priefer never holds a coaching position again in the NFL, and ideally never coaches at any level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Side note: I'm super-pro-gay Duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I can't disagree but I'd be lying if I said I ever wanted him back. His head was never into football and I didn't like how he played. Plenty of teams he could have upgraded though I ******* despised Rhodes as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Duh YOU are GAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Kicked in a dome, to boot. doesn't count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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