Beerball Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I don't know how anyone could be said to have a "high" likelihood of going after a second/third day pick. One word, Mike Rodak.
uncle flap Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 According to the ESPN NFL division beat writers, the Bills are the only team with a 'High' likelihood of drafting Sam. http://m.espn.go.com...ation&id=116406 Weird because looking at the writer comments, there are much better cases presented for a number of other teams, but their chances of drafting are "Medium."
NoSaint Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Weird because looking at the writer comments, there are much better cases presented for a number of other teams, but their chances of drafting are "Medium." yea, i think he took it as "odds that hes a real possibility on their board" not "odds they WILL be the spot he ends up"
Captain Caveman Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I guess I understand making these evaluations based both on system and the kinds of player-sizes a team has a history of going after, but that's just educated guess -- not valuable prediction. Especially with us having a new D coordinator and lots of new D coaches in place.
RuntheDamnBall Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 One word, Mike Rodak. Yeah, there is that. He's no James Walker, or Tim Graham, but if he works hard enough he can be in their company. He needs to start trolling and mining AP wires for practically nothing a little bit harder to reach that elite company.
Maury Ballstein Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 It's gonna be tough on him. Played a lil cards with a starting nfl linebacker recently. He was a total homophobe when we started yapping about Sam a little. Thinks he should have his own personal shower.
NoSaint Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Thinks he should have his own personal shower. is there a reason the nfl doesnt have personal shower stalls and changing areas attached anyway, in their billion dollar stadiums?
Maury Ballstein Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) is there a reason the nfl doesnt have personal shower stalls and changing areas attached anyway, in their billion dollar stadiums? No reason they shouldn't really.....this was more of a shot at Sam though, had no issues w the group showers last year. This whole 95% of the league will be so accepting is prob really 70%. Edited February 17, 2014 by Ryan L Billz
K-9 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 is there a reason the nfl doesnt have personal shower stalls and changing areas attached anyway, in their billion dollar stadiums? I'm pretty sure a personal shower stall was a condition in Mario's contract. Right underneath the personal refrigerator clause. GO BILLS!!! It's gonna be tough on him. Played a lil cards with a starting nfl linebacker recently. He was a total homophobe when we started yapping about Sam a little. Thinks he should have his own personal shower. Your poker buddy sounds like a closet homosexual. GO BILLS!!!
l< j Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I'm pretty sure a personal shower stall was a condition in Mario's contract. Right underneath the personal refrigerator clause. Mario doesn't want the gays checking out his gatorade?
NoSaint Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 No reason they shouldn't really.....this was more of a shot at Sam though, had no issues w the group showers last year. This whole 95% of the league will be so accepting is prob really 70%. oh i definitely got the point that you/he were making - its just one of those things that always sticks in the back of my head when i hear that "he might check guys out in the shower" and even in the past with all the "fox accidentally shows player x changing during post game interviews" stories its always a bit odd to me that in not just a workplace, but a media hub, that things arent a little bit more private.
papazoid Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests, based on a poll of unnamed scouts, that Sam may not be picked at all. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/05/report-scouts-see-michael-sam-almost-as-a-non-entity/
YoloinOhio Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests, based on a poll of unnamed scouts, that Sam may not be picked at all. http://profootballta...s-a-non-entity/ I don't think I have heard his name once since the combine hoopla.
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests, based on a poll of unnamed scouts, that Sam may not be picked at all. http://profootballta...s-a-non-entity/ Then the entire league is a bunch of homophobes. Honestly, why won't a team spend a 7th rounder on him for good PR. Can you bet on him being drafted (if gambling is legal and it's stupid that it's not)? Because I would put some jelly beans on him being drafted.
KD in CA Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests, based on a poll of unnamed scouts, that Sam may not be picked at all. http://profootballta...s-a-non-entity/ Which will be viewed as some scandal because an ignorant media rushed to trumpet him as a 'top prospect' when they found out he was gay so they'll be aghast if he's not drafted. Football people know that 'tweeners like Sam rarely translate to the pro game. Also, what's really the difference between being picked 7th and getting invited to camp as an UDFA? If he is not drafted and not extended any camp invites, then you have a legit story about anti-gay paranoia in the NFL. But unless and until that happens, let's just wait and see. I still expect someone to take him in the late rounds. Honestly, why won't a team spend a 7th rounder on him for good PR. Because they know they run the risk of getting a big dose of negative PR when they cut him in camp.
stuckinny Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 He should go to San Fran with one of there bazillion picks! Seems like a match to me
White Linen Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Which will be viewed as some scandal because an ignorant media rushed to trumpet him as a 'top prospect' when they found out he was gay so they'll be aghast if he's not drafted. Football people know that 'tweeners like Sam rarely translate to the pro game. Also, what's really the difference between being picked 7th and getting invited to camp as an UDFA? If he is not drafted and not extended any camp invites, then you have a legit story about anti-gay paranoia in the NFL. But unless and until that happens, let's just wait and see. I still expect someone to take him in the late rounds. Because they know they run the risk of getting a big dose of negative PR when they cut him in camp. Perfectly said.
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Which will be viewed as some scandal because an ignorant media rushed to trumpet him as a 'top prospect' when they found out he was gay so they'll be aghast if he's not drafted. Football people know that 'tweeners like Sam rarely translate to the pro game. Also, what's really the difference between being picked 7th and getting invited to camp as an UDFA? If he is not drafted and not extended any camp invites, then you have a legit story about anti-gay paranoia in the NFL. But unless and until that happens, let's just wait and see. I still expect someone to take him in the late rounds. Because they know they run the risk of getting a big dose of negative PR when they cut him in camp. Fair point. I bet he makes a team though. At least for the year. He should go to San Fran with one of there bazillion picks! Seems like a match to me Are you 12?
NoSaint Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Goodell did a good job managing expectations when asked if he'd be drafted - no high praise just that he should be judged on talent.... Then espn brought out the stat that every sec d player of the year since 2006 has gone in round 1 with no context that he's a tweener that is likely to fall
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