Most, if not all, GMs were concerned, to varying degrees, about the locker-room dynamics of having an openly-gay player...even E$PiN ragged on it. Obviously someone went ahead and took a flyer on him. He may have been slow and overrated, but the fact that the SEC's "premier" defensive player (even if in name only) can't even make a roster and could barely make the CFL indicates there's more to play than just him being not as good as advertised.
You mean facts in your mind. There's a lot more involved in the drafting of a player than simple stats.
And those chirping in on it...@ the people who are sick of the gay agenda being shoved down their throats, or don't care, keeping this thread at the top of the page.
Not saying he wasn't overrated and that he deserved to either by drafted higher or not at all...just saying his preference had an impact. If you're looking for "facts" on whether or not prominent personnel within pro football had concerns on Sam being gay, look no further than Tony Dungy:
Keeping in mind that Dungy is one of the most conservative guys in the NFL.
Totally agree. There are varying degrees of conservatism and liberalism in any large organization like the NFL. The NFL is a bit different though in that due to its nature as a totally male-dominated entity and one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet, it tends to be quite a bit less liberal, along with the "tough guy" mentality many have.
