Even on the Rams Sam ended up behind an undrafted FA rookie who made a bigger impact. Sam is too small and weak to play DL and much too slow (4.92 40) to play linebacker. He’s just not cut out for the NFL.
He prolly demanded to play center.
” Ross Tucker publicly wondered on Twitter why ‘Michael Sam performed much better than most expected and still isn’t even on a practice squad?’”
It’s because of his off field “practices”
If he had not acting like a a flaming homo, smooching and putting cake in the face of his boyfriend when he was selected, thereby enforcing every stereotype NFL fans feared, he might have been fine.
If he had turned down every TV interview and just said “Hey I just want to play football” he might have made it.
Could it be that he sucks....
LOL...
Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
The NFL discovered that Michael Sam sucks and when he reverses polarity, he blows.
Ironically, the same reason Tim Tebow is now out of football.
Just shut up and play. Simple.
Of course, the NFL has been so degenerated in the past few years, it is not worth my time.
Tell it to Tim Tebow.
Ironically that player is probably right...all the media hoopla gave teams the chills over having to deal with the attention...so even though the media thought they were supporting Sam’s cause they ended up hurting his chances of actually making a roster
Had they simply just let the story die the day he was drafted he would have at least made the practice squad...he’s the only player cut this preseason who has had more than 2 sacks in pre-season play he definitely played well enough to at least make the practice squad or have another team pick him up
Ironically that player is probably right...all the media hoopla gave teams the chills over having to deal with the attention...so even though the media thought they were supporting Sam’s cause they ended up hurting his chances of actually making a roster
Had they simply just let the story die the day he was drafted he would have at least made the practice squad...he’s the only player cut this preseason who has had more than 2 sacks in pre-season play he definitely played well enough to at least make the practice squad or have another team pick him up
ESPN didn't choose to make an open display of affection on national TV. (but they were hoping)
This might be one of few times Rush was wrong, I believe he said no team would dare drop him from fear of governmental/media backlash. Perhaps the Village People might want to add a football player to their costumed crew.
ESPN (and much of the media) is partly to blame for pushing their liberal philosophy on their viewing audiences.
This is the area where Sam and Tebow have similar situations. Both deserve a spot, no GM or coach wants to deal with the various ramifications. Primarily, outside forces in the media and/or fan base demanding playing time.
Why not go ahead and blame it on Sam? He chose to ‘out’ himself before the draft. His combine performances were not that great. Truthfully his preseason stuff was okay but nothing special.
He wasn’t going to make it whether homosexual or not.
This Just In: The Cowgirls are bringing him in on Wednesday for a physical.
Cowboys plan to add Michael Sam to practice squad
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/02/cowboys-plan-to-add-michael-sam-to-practice-squad/