Posted by MikeT23 on 7/22/2014 4:45:00 PM (view original):
Well, I'm pretty sure I can easily find a quote where he said he take Manziel and Tebow(already have). I imagine he said the same about Vick.
Again, if you're going to say "distraction", qualify it quickly. Everyone knows the NFL is a+/- game. "Is he worth this much?" is always asked. TO could have been a productive player for another year or two but NO ONE wanted to deal with his nonsense. Sam is, without question, low on the talent totem pole. 50th man on the roster type. As I said, I get it.
But, if you're going to known as a man of great faith, you can't throw the gay dude under the bus unless you want to be perfectly queer, err, clear why.
He probably shouldn't have said what he said based on his prior comments on gay marriage. I agree, it comes across worse because of his background. And if Dungy specifically said he'd take Manziel and Tebow on his team, ok. But he probably would take them because he thinks they're good at football. There are questions on whether Sam can play at this level. So if he's boarderline, and comes with a large media presence that you'd rather not have, I get not wanting to have him. It doesn't mean he's a homophobe.