Alouettes sign DE Sam

[argolio]

Once he came out and the initial story died down somewhat, he had to become a football player who happened to be gay in order to have a chance at a successful pro career. With football not being his primary focus, he had little to no chance.

[T-Bone]

Once he came out and the initial story died down somewhat, he had to become a football player who happened to be gay in order to have a chance at a successful pro career. With football not being his primary focus, he had little to no chance.

Here is an article that covers exactly that: Michael Sam Needed to Put All His Focus on Football to Succeed on the Field

Being a gay athlete is hard. But the thing too few people are talking about is that the biggest hurdle isn't winning over teammates and coaches inside the locker room. It's keeping the crush of requests -- many of them from LGBT-friendly organizations wanting to champion the athlete -- from becoming a distraction.

I found that part interesting. I can only image what the pressure would be like trying to appease everyone and looks like it may have taken its toll.

all I will say is I hope he gets his life together, he's young and has plenty of time to figure it out.

Agreed.

[argonaut11xx]

I think that this comment from the same article, and the fact he was out of shape are the main reasons for his demise in the CFL. Special treament in getting a full game cheque when he did not earn it.

"Sad in that his teammates – the majority making significantly less than the $100,000 Sam reportedly signed for – watched helplessly as a roster spot of a WORTHY player- went to a guy with a bigger name and a splashier back story."

[T-Bone]

I think that this comment from the same article, and the fact he was out of shape are the main reasons for his demise in the CFL. Special treament in getting a full game cheque when he did not earn it.

"Sad in that his teammates – the majority making significantly less than the $100,000 Sam reportedly signed for – watched helplessly as a roster spot of a WORTHY player- went to a guy with a bigger name and a splashier back story."

How is that Sam's fault? That falls on the Alouettes.

[argonaut11xx]

How is that Sam's fault? That falls on the Alouettes.

The Al's tryed for a splash....Sam is not innocent, he was out of shape, and seemed uncommitted, which is his fault. The spotlight is partly his own doing as well.

Its too bad, because if he would have been as into it, as he was at Rams camp i think he would have been a force in the CFL.

[Argocister]

This is way too funny .....

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...er-in-the-cfl/

sounds like a kid to me.

[T-Bone]

This is way too funny .....

sounds like a kid to me.

Ya, I've officially lost respect for his football ethic.

[1argoholic]

Ok this guy is a total DICK at this point. Good luck buddy as you have to get your head in shape before you start thinking about football. I suppose he wasn't used to all the running around and big field with a 20 second clock. He was totally out or shape or overrated. Your football days are over. You'll be known for a guy that came out but wasn't good enough for the CFL.

[Argo]

He'd be an all-star in a soap opera, however.

[Will]

Unfortunate that this is the result, but he's digging his own grave.

[gilthethrill]

I notice Montreal has brought back a good DE in Brian Britkowski, who was cut at TC, I suspect possibly to get Sam on the roster.

[argonaut11xx]

Big FAT ​Loser



(don't tread on MY league)

[Argocister]

Big FAT ​Loser



(don't tread on MY league)

Yea he was a bit heavy for his position in the CFL ...... But maybe that's the way they like it in the NFL ....let him go

[Argo57]

Maybe he wasn't getting any better with Montreal because he doesn't have the talent or mental makeup to get any better.
This guy is simply not worth the distraction.