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If the Rams cut Sam at some point, it won't matter what reason is given.  There is a very vocal segment of our society who will try to make it about his sexual preference.  That small number of people you referenced will get an inordinate amount of media coverage because outlets are almost forced to pander to them. 

 

I get your point, but one could argue Dungy is among the group making it about his sexual preference.

 

Dungy has said he would not take Sam due to the distraction, but it is well documented with his saying he would take Tebow and Manziel, and his advocacy for Vick and Plaxico Burress, he is willing to accept distraction.

 

If, as I suspect, Dungy's faith is playing a role in his avoidance of Sam and embracing of other known distractions, that opens up another line of inquiry.

 

Without delving deeply into theological debate, fornication of the heterosexual variety is also frowned upon in Christian circles.  Is it safe to assume Dungy has had straight guys on his team who had sex before marriage?  Is it possible known distractions like Manziel, Vick, Tebow or Burress have also engaged in heterosexual fornication?

 

So if distraction isn't the issue, and living a "sinful lifestyle" does not preclude Dungy from drafting a particular player, what separated Sam from the others?

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