Kelly the Dog Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I think it could be a tough guy, a wimp or anywhere in between. I think he should be able to keep his sexuality to himself or be open with it but I don't think coming out itself proves he is tough. I'm sure he will take a lot of grief but also get a lot of positive press. Jackie Robinson was TOUGH. This guy will not be in the same galaxy. That is not a criticism. I think it is good that things like this are easier than they used to be but there is no denying they are easier. I would think that it is self-evident for that player to be extremely mentally tough, otherwise he simply would stay in the closet. The reason Branch Rickey chose Robinson was because he thought he would be the most mentally tough, there were more talented players he could have chosen and considered. It was a very wise move. This, obviously, is nothing like what Jackie Robinson faced. But the guy will have to take an enormous amount of attention, interviews, ridicule, ribbing, some gay bashing, etc, and if wasn't 100% up to it, there is no way he would be the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentonexile Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 100% fine with it. Should not be an issue and hope someone, somewhere, does it soon. So we can get back to arguing over which college QB will be the next Rob Johnson, or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Aikman is going to be so proud. Kordella too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Who cares and if you do then you are very small person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Who cares and if you do then you are very small person. Seriously. Makes no difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overseas Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/n...-saying-hes-gay If it was a Bill would it change your opinion of him? Who cares? Seriously, it's his life. Enjoy it and move on. None of our business. That said, how many kids does McGahee and Henry have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Who cares? Seriously, it's his life. Enjoy it and move on. None of our business. That said, how many kids does McGahee and Henry have? A lot less if he was gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Grid Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Anyone who gives a damn what these players do in their personal life is watching the wrong league. Most are doing a lot worse things than loving some guy. See Lynch, Marshawn. Or Ochoslaps girls, or Donte Killer Stallworth, or Brady baby killer. Ok I don't have proof about the last one, but it's a safe assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) As long as the player is playing football at a high level, I don't care who and/or what they bone off the field. And even if they aren't playing at a high level, I still don't care. I'll just dislike you for playing like crap. Stop playing like crap, ya jerk. Edited March 26, 2013 by BillsFanForever19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 That's the way they were born, no problem with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I would completely respect a Buffalo Bills player for coming out. Unfortunately, the first player will draw a lot of attention, which could be a significant distraction. Hopefully a player comes out, then is followed quickly by a handful of others on other teams to diffuse the atttention. Sensible point - I wouldn't appreciate the distraction. Other than that, it's his own business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Booey Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Gilmore thread?? Interesting!He did say he has a big announcement when he gets back to Buffalo. But on the question I could care less, as long as he can play, his sexuality is his own business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I don't give a damn what anyone does in their personal life. If a player says hes gay, like fat chicks, or skinny broads, well good for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Do we even need a thread to discuss this? Good point. I have no problem with threads discussing the role of race in coaching hires, what I think of the way a player expresses their faith, or one dedicated to naming the league's biggest thug at each position...but THIS one goes too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The things that Tebow wont do to get back in the headlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Ironically this was just a storyline on the USA Network series Necessary Roughness. On the show it was a QB who played for the NY team. Edited March 26, 2013 by LittleJoeCartwright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Who cares and if you do then you are very small person. What does the size of your genitals have to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewgetz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Why is this a thread? What century is this again?? This type of discussion is for racists and bigots which I thought were out of style. or perhaps it's just a bad way to start a conversation. If you ask someone if they are a racist in a public forum would that be inappropriate? You are straight out asking who is homophobic and who is not. To answer what you are trying get across I say nobody should care anymore and yes I am okay with it. The only problem I have with gay people is if they go around hitting on and groping people they shouldn't. I have that problem with people who are straight, crooked, soft, hard, black, white, yellow, red and rainbowy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 In all seriousness if I was gay and a fringe NFL player I would want to be the 1st one out. It probably buys you a couple of seasons in the league and potentially the opportunity to earn quite a bit of money both during and after your career (book deals, speaking engagements, etc...) With the average NFL career only being around 3 years it would be a wise business decision. The fact that it is a story is sad but the smart man will capitalize on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 If whoever this player is goes through with it, good for him. No one should have to pretend they are someone or something that they aren't. I can't immagine living with that kind of a burden and self imposed identity crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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