(May 9, 2014 at 2:29 pm)Brian37 Wrote: That doesn't make any sense. This guy was touted to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have seen far more players without the controversy be touted the same way and once in go down in flames. Heeth Shuller was supposed to be the Redskins fix but turned out to be a 19 million dollar dolt.
I don't think this has to do with his talent. I think this has everything to do with homophobia. Punter Cris Kluwe got booted from the league despite his productivity because of his support of gays and atheists.
He was highly touted, but not said to be the best DE. Clowney, khalil mack, ealey...those were the guys that were touted this year. Sam was an all American, second team SEC, and not even the best defensive lineman on his team. I am a VERY involved NFL fan, and I never heard that he was supposed to be a 1st or even 2nd rounder. I've always seen him rated as a 3-5 round pick.
I think he got a lot of coverage because of coming out, and got hyped a lot more than any mid rounder should or normally does.
