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In reply to the discussion: Michael Sam Signed by St. Louis Rams [View all]Wounded Bear
(64,515 posts)1. That's great...
But it doesn't mean he'll make the team. There's a lot of practice before the season starts and many rookies don't make the grade.
Best of luck to the kid. Most of the scouting reports I read before the draft indicate he's a better player than his draft status would say. That said, the Rams are not that bad of a team and it's a difficult job to make the team. Their D-line is pretty good. (I'm a Seahawks fan, so I get a good look at the Lambs twice a year
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At least he gets the guaranteed money.
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Always liked Green Bay but think St. Louis might get a special place in my heart now too. nt
abelenkpe
Jun 2014
#4
don't know much about football but i think draft means more of a trial and doesn't mean
JI7
Jun 2014
#13
I guess the issue is, it's been hashed, discussed, and rehashed already when he got drafted....
a kennedy
Jun 2014
#43
Yes, I guess I am, and believe me, I am extremely happy he signed his contract.
a kennedy
Jun 2014
#45
That is really fricking cool! I'm not a Rams fan but I wish them all well this
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2014
#36
I wish him every success in his NFL career and beyond. He is a real trailblazer.
totodeinhere
Jun 2014
#38