Mikie2times Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: It has nothing to do with football is all. It shouldn't make him viewed any differently if he is or isn't. It shouldn't but it does. It also becomes relevant in a similar way it was in the services. If the most macho organizations in our society can accept somebody in the ways you suggest, it would show a lot of progress for society as a whole. The fact that this thread exists shows us we are not at that point yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflabillsfan1 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Augie said: ….and Jackie Robinson had nothing to do with baseball, I suppose? That's incredibly disrespectful to Jackie Robinson. 3 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, KzooMike said: It shouldn't but it does. It also becomes relevant in a similar way it was in the services. If the most macho organizations in our society can accept somebody in the ways you suggest, it would show a lot of progress for society as a whole. The fact that this thread exists shows us we are not at that point yet. I suppose, I grew up in a multi racial family with gay uncles in the 90s maybe I'm naive for thinking things like this are already normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Southern_Bills said: I suppose, I grew up in a multi racial family with gay uncles in the 90s maybe I'm naive for thinking things like this are already normal. What part of FIRST ACTIVE OPENLY GAY PLAYER IN NFL HISTORY gives you the impression that this is already normal? 5 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: I can see that angle, and I understand others will make a bigger deal of it than he intended. It’s always a big deal when it’s the first. The hope is from here on out it’s not a big deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Jauronimo said: What part of FIRST ACTIVE OPENLY GAY PLAYER IN NFL HISTORY gives you the impression that this is already normal? I'm not sure, but when you typed it in all caps I think you brought me around to your way of thinking. 🙄 2 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hopefully this lets any other players who have felt the need to hide, be more comfortable in disclosing (if they choose). But I also respect players' right to privacy, and honestly care very little about their personal lives. Ideally he will be accepted the same as before but unfortunately there are going to be some haters... there always are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Southern_Bills said: I'm not sure, but when you typed it in all caps I think you brought me around to your way of thinking. 🙄 I would suggest you read it again but this time slowly and in your loudest voice. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: Good for him say what you want. A person is allowed and encouraged to be themselves by all means. However, In a shower room of 52 other players, that may not be accepted. Plain facts. I know girls in my school wouldn't want me showering with them. Knowing I like *****. Where do you draw the line?? What ever happened to don't kiss n tell?? jmo. Am I allowwd to say "flame away" on this?😏 3 1 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Jauronimo said: I would suggest you read it again but this time slowly and in your loudest voice. That will most likely make us agree, you are correct. Just because people have differences of opinion doesn't mean you have to be belligerent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, Maynard said: Are you sure? Many a man got the boobies. You may be on the path to twig and berries and you don’t even know yet. https://fb.watch/6gTETr1lpZ/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GunnerBill Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: say what you want. A person is allowed and encouraged to be themselves by all means. However, In a shower room of 52 other players, that may not be accepted. Plain facts. I know girls in my school wouldn't want me showering with them. Knowing I like *****. Where do you draw the line?? What ever happened to don't kiss n tell?? jmo. Am I allowwd to say "flame away" on this?😏 Most people draw the line at suggesting that because he is gay he sees his teammates as sexual objects rather than football players. Where your line is I shudder to think. 8 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, just1hugheser said: billsfan dont get me wrong, i roll my eyes at some of the stuff that gets posted, but just because we are all bills fans doesn't mean are all lol 'woke' cant believe i just used that term but i think ya'll know what i mean. I don't think I do know what you mean. I routinely see fellow members of Bills Mafia pollute this board, facebook, and twitter with truly abhorrent posts on the topics of race and sexuality. Its hardly "woke" to call this out. 1 minute ago, Southern_Bills said: That will most likely make us agree, you are correct. Just because people have differences of opinion doesn't mean you have to be belligerent. Its not a difference of opinion. Words have clear and established meanings. Like normal for instance, "conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected." So when a player comes out and becomes the FIRST ACTIVE OPENLY GAY PLAYER IN NFL HISTORY that is anything but normal because its the first time in history that it has ever happened. This event is literally the antithesis of normal. Everything you have posted in this thread is completely incorrect 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, GunnerBill said: Most people draw the line at suggesting that because he is gay he sees his teammates as sexual objects rather than football players. Where your line is I shudder to think. Whatever...shudder away. My point is, if you have one member openly seeking the opposite sex, within the confines of showering together, it MIGHT happen. an attraction at the very least. Is that mathematically improbable?? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Jauronimo said: Everything you have posted in this thread is completely incorrect Except his screen name, which somehow is straight out of central casting… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Shouldn’t even be news Great for him to feel comfortable enough to come out but it doesn't matter to me whether he's an NFL player or working at Wegmans. If nothing else it's great a player finally stepped forward and put their personal feelings over their professional lives on the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, BuffAlone said: Whatever...shudder away. My point is, if you have one member openly seeking the opposite sex, within the confines of showering together, it MIGHT happen. an attraction at the very least. Is that mathematically improbable?? And this worries you or are you just explaining to us the mechanics of homosexual attraction and where it may occur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, BuffAlone said: Whatever...shudder away. My point is, if you have one member openly seeking the opposite sex, within the confines of showering together, it MIGHT happen. an attraction at the very least. Is that mathematically improbable?? He might be attracted to a teammate - yes. That is possible. Unless he attempts to hit on the teammate how is it even relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 He made a simple post about his sexuality, and he will be seen as a hero in the Gay community. Not that he may or may not want it, but that is what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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