A few days ago someone asked former coach Tony Dungy if he would draft Michael Sam.\u00a0 Sam is the college football athlete who has publically come out and said he’s gay.\u00a0 Dungy’s remark has ignited a controversy, and proved his point about Sam.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t have taken him. Not because I don\u2019t believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn\u2019t want to deal with all of it. It\u2019s not going to be totally smooth \u2026 things will happen.\u201d Dungy said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It appears harsh, but it is not.<\/p>\n
Now, I do support gay rights, I support their right to be married under the government, but Dungy is right about Sam.\u00a0 Football is a team sport, emphasis on team here, and any coach wishes to minimize distractions.\u00a0 Now Sam may, or may not be a pro-NFL caliber player.\u00a0 There are always questions surrounding drafted players<\/p>\n
What Dungy is talking about is the how the media attacked him for offering his opinion as a former coach on drafting Sam.\u00a0 He did not wish to deal with all the baggage the media will bring in.\u00a0 Dungy clarified his comments later on.<\/p>\n
\u201cI gave my honest answer, which is that I felt drafting him would bring much distraction to the team.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI was not asked whether or not Michael Sam deserves an opportunity to play in the NFL. \u00a0He absolutely does.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI was not asked whether his sexual orientation should play a part in the evaluation process. \u00a0It should not.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI was not asked whether I would have a problem having Michael Sam on my team. \u00a0I would not.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I was asked about was my philosophy of drafting, a philosophy that was developed over the years, which was to minimize distractions for my teams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI do not believe Michael\u2019s sexual orientation will be a distraction to his teammates or his organization.\u00a0 I do, however, believe that the media attention that comes with it will be a distraction.\u00a0 Unfortunately we are all seeing this play out now, and I feel badly that my remarks played a role in the distraction.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The media in their blitz against Dungy has only proven his point.<\/p>\n
Sam will forever be questioned about every aspect of his football career.\u00a0 Did his publically announcing of his sexuality effect his draft number, both for and against.\u00a0 Did others not take him earlier because of the distractions, or did some feel pressured to take him so the league would not be accused of being homophobic?<\/p>\n
If he makes the team, is it because the team is afraid of cutting him because of the outrage the media will have?\u00a0 Will he be given a fair shot by others in his team?<\/p>\n
The media and the gay right community will only compound this poor guys chances, not enhance them.\u00a0 Sometimes, its best for the media to lay off a bit and allow things to progress.\u00a0 This is one of those times, but they will not because they have an agenda to push.<\/p>\n
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A few days ago someone asked former coach Tony Dungy if he would draft Michael Sam.\u00a0 Sam is the college football athlete who has publically come out and said he’s gay.\u00a0 Dungy’s remark has ignited a controversy, and proved his point about Sam. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t have taken him. Not because I don\u2019t believe Michael Sam […]
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