[ZOOKER]

Michael Sam was cut by the Rams because he can’t play linebacker, he’s too small too play the run and his only viable skill is rushing the passer. So he’s a one-dimensional defensive end trying to find a spot on a team which has the best defensive line in the league.
He got cut because the Rams had better alternatives.

So I have to ask "If they didn't need another defensive player, why did the Rams draft Sams in the first place"? Seems to me they wasted a draft choice (although it was in the 7th round, not a big deal)

[nascarnation]

let me guess...
5000 gay guys bought season tix?

[AnotherUnixGeek]

So I have to ask "If they didn't need another defensive player, why did the Rams draft Sams in the first place"?

For depth. The Rams do need defensive line depth, though their starting DL is the best in the league. But they found that depth in Ethan Westbrooks, a guy who can not only rush the passer but also play the run.

Sam showed he can sustain a rush, though he reportedly has no initial burst. He might make the 53-man roster of some weaker team which wants to bring him in on passing downs, and if not he'll be available for the Rams to put on their practice squad.

[bjorn14]

At the time they drafted Sam they didn’t know that they were going to sign Westbrooks and he would beat out Sam for the last DL roster spot.

I have to chuckle a little cuz a week before Sam was cut he was saying “I know I have the skills to play in this league” Apparently not. I cannot remember in at least the last 20 years a DE who was 6’1” most of them are 6’4”-6’6” and weigh 275-300 lbs and are almost as fast as running backs.