Quote:He was asked about Sam.  That's why he commented. 

 

Your last point is one I made at the time, and it's backed up by Dungy's actual point.  The circus surrounding a 7th round pick will make it difficult for the Rams to do anything with Sam.  If he fails miserably, and they cut him, they'll be ripped for it.  It doesn't matter if he's just not very good.  Any normal 7th round pick getting cut would barely make news.  That won't be the case here.

 

This is what I don't get - what is this huge uproar that will occur if Sam is cut?

 

Do you really think anything will happen that will have any lasting effect on the Rams? Someone please explain it to me.

 

If Sam is cut, either this season or next, what will happen to the Rams? A small number of people will object, and 30 days later it will be business as usual.

 

Did the Tebowites storm the gates of the Jets when he was released? This fear of "distraction" is phony, in my opinion - just a cover for timid GMs and coaches who don't want to deal with anything outside the norm.

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