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William769

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17. Yes this is the first time for that headline on DU

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #12)

Fri Jun 13, 2014, 08:18 PM

Jun 2014

Before it was a draft pick, this is a signing that happened on Thursday. Sorry you have a problem with that (actually I'm not, you will just have to deal with it).

So I guess the real question is What's your contribution to this latest news besides being upset by it?

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Michael Sam Signed by St. Louis Rams [View all] William769 Jun 2014 OP

That's great... Wounded Bear Jun 2014 #1

Special teams? KamaAina Jun 2014 #7

Good for Michael Sam! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #2

It's been a long time coming. William769 Jun 2014 #3

Always liked Green Bay but think St. Louis might get a special place in my heart now too. nt abelenkpe Jun 2014 #4

Great. He is now the enemy. KamaAina Jun 2014 #5

Nah. As a fellow Niners fan, I'm still happy for him. TDale313 Jun 2014 #39

I Can Already Hear Fred Gilmore Jun 2014 #6

Geez I hope he does it off the air. Some things are better left unseen. bluesbassman Jun 2014 #10

Good luck, Mr. Sams. nt awoke_in_2003 Jun 2014 #8

Is the money realistic for his drafting status seems low to me trublu992 Jun 2014 #9

His contract was exactly in line with where it should be Travis_0004 Jun 2014 #14

Little over 600K a year; not unheard of 7962 Jun 2014 #32

i dont watch football and have never had a team artemis starwolf Jun 2014 #11

I'm sorry but really, is this the first time this headline has made it DU? a kennedy Jun 2014 #12

don't know much about football but i think draft means more of a trial and doesn't mean JI7 Jun 2014 #13

He signed a contract today Travis_0004 Jun 2014 #16

is there a point where they can't cut him ? JI7 Jun 2014 #18

No Travis_0004 Jun 2014 #19

i see, i know some can make big money in sports JI7 Jun 2014 #23

I guess the issue is, it's been hashed, discussed, and rehashed already when he got drafted.... a kennedy Jun 2014 #43

Yes this is the first time for that headline on DU William769 Jun 2014 #17

OK, I get it, he's signed a contract.....and I'm extremely happy for him. a kennedy Jun 2014 #44

Oh dear.. This is good news and you're harshing on it..?????? Cha Jun 2014 #20

Yes, I guess I am, and believe me, I am extremely happy he signed his contract. a kennedy Jun 2014 #45

Yes. Iggo Jun 2014 #40

It's Official! All the warnings and handwringers were wrong and Michael Cha Jun 2014 #15

Well I know at least one person still not happy about it. William769 Jun 2014 #21

Of course, doesn't there always have to be at least one Cha Jun 2014 #24

We'll just drown him out with our exuberance! William769 Jun 2014 #25

Gotcha! Cha Jun 2014 #28

Now that what I'm talking about. William769 Jun 2014 #30

Do you folks actually follow football? This signing would be completely expected. 7962 Jun 2014 #37

There's one in every crowd. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #29

I hope he has a very long, rewarding career. LoisB Jun 2014 #22

Agreed. William769 Jun 2014 #26

+1000. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2014 #34

Terrific news! hrmjustin Jun 2014 #27

Celebration~ sheshe2 Jun 2014 #31

$46,000 guaranteed. godai Jun 2014 #33

That is great news!! Pisces Jun 2014 #35

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

Gonna need a jersey...what is his number? irisblue Jun 2014 #41

K! Cha Jun 2014 #42