The NFL Draft combine is under way and one of the players being watched closely is Missouri defensive end Michael Sam. He’s made headlines recently for coming out and revealing his sexual orientation. Today during a press conference Sam made it clear he doesn’t want to be treated any differently.
via ProFootballTalk:
“I just wish you guys would see me as Michael Sam the football player, not Michael Sam the gay football player,” the Missouri defensive end said Saturday.
That’s wishful thinking, and something that might come to pass months from now. He’s the center of attention at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine.
He said teams are asking me “all football questions,” mostly centering on how he’ll adapt to the NFL as a 3-4 outside linebacker since he lacks the size to play defensive end in a traditional 4-3 role.
“I’m a pass-rusher,” he said, as he said most things, with a smile. “If you put me in a situation to get the quarterback, I’m going to get the quarterback.”
He’s far more than that, and he knows it. But he handled Saturday easily, with a self-depricating manner that will serve him well.
