Michael Sam has the potential to be the first openly Gay NFL player

[Arcanetrance]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/10/sports/michael-sam-college-football-star-says-he-is-gay-ahead-of-nfl-draft.html

[xfundy]

1. Since lying is a sin, he's in the right.

Again, though, why should anyone care about anyone else's sexual orientation?

Before I get slammed, it's important he's being upfront and honest because sexual orientation is an issue that's pounded over and over by bigots who switch between wanting to persecute/kill/ruin gay people and claiming they can "save" them by praying it away. Both positions are absurd and serving a political agenda to use hate against gays to stir up divisions between the people.

Gay people live in this nation. They pay taxes. They live loving lives and contribute to society. That should be enough.

[Arcanetrance]

2. It's a important thing because in the hyper manly culture that is football

Being Gay openly is considered something you don't do if you care about your career or team

[fishwax]

3. wow -- brave and bravo, Michael Sam!

[dbackjon]

4. SEC defensive player of the year

Great luck to him

[Arcanetrance]

5. I hope he gets drafted in the first round and makes a huge impact

He has alot of courage but it makes me happy as a former defensive end myself that a defensive end has the potential to be the first open NFL player

[Elwood P Dowd]

7. He was projected late 2nd to early 5th round before this came out.

It will all depend on what he does at the Combine and at Pro Day.

[Lost_Count]

6. That's a lot of pressure....