[chessplayer]

ESPN openly admitting this had nothing to do whatsoever with athletic talent. They're saying that no matter how untalented he was to play at an NFL level, he had to be in the NFL anyway.

[Fledermaus]

Now players, black and white, will be fined and penalized for using the “N” word on the field.

What’s next? If you hit the gay player too hard will it be homophobic?

[crusader71]

Any chance of an ESPN boycott getting off the ground?

[rintense]

Folks, this was all staged. ESPN and the NFL didn't just 'happen' to be in the Rams war room. They didn't just 'happen' to have cameras with Michael Sam. The cake and the kiss? All planned out ahead of time. It was done for shock value. For ratings. And to 'make history'.

Its a mutually beneficial relationship for them: Sam media spotlight, endorsement deals, etc. ESPN and the NFL get weeks and months of publicity. Even if Sam gets cut, he will be set for a long time.

[Amagi]

Loves sports all my life.
Despise ESPN with an absolute passion, and totally avoid their commentary.
Will watch a game on ESPN if it appeals to me.
Yo, "Boomer" Berman, when you talk you sound like you're staining at stool. Look up "Valsalva Maneuver" and try Ex-Lax.