Quote:There is only so much they can do. If he doesn't play ball, there isn't a story and lets be honest, look at the last few 'media circuses', how much do they really impact a team? This is pro football, the media already follows everything they do 24-7.

 

Assuming he just wants to play football, there simply is nothing to report.

 

'Gay football player Michael Sam made 2 tackles in a pre-season game, then refused to answer any non-football related questions.'

 

'Michael Sam left the game with an ankle sprain, no word on the homosexual stars return, perhaps he is just waiting in the showers'.

 

Its not exactly newsworthy is it?

 

 

A huge difference in this story compared to most other stories involving an NFL team is that a multitude of non sports media members are going to be covering it.   Most of their coverage won't have to do with specifics involving game performance.   Even if Michael Sam doesn't want to answer non football questions,  many of his teammates will be asked questions about Sam.   Coaches will be asked questions about Sam that don't pertain to game performance.   People that cover the team for a local media outlet will be asked questions.   Fans will be asked questions.   The media will create rumors that will cause distractions.   The media is relentless when they want to set an agenda.   I believe this will occur regarding the Michael Sam story,  even if Sam wants to be in the background.  

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