The Football World Reacts To Michael Sam"s Coming Out

Sportswriters around the league responded to the news of Michael Sam coming out

Ian Rapoport
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Why do younger GMs matter, on Michael Sam coming out? Team exec: “… increased tolerance and awareness of younger generations.”

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J.A. Adande
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You know how much I hate the NFL draft. But this draft is going to be VERY interesting… http://t.co/6ZobtAc9S7

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Greg Aiello
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NFL workplace anti-discriminstion policy regarding sexual orientation here. @NFL345: NFL Statement on Michael Sam http://t.co/MOrRe3tUYK

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Ian Rapoport
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A team’s top executive on Sam: “The league is in a better place to handle this now than a few years ago given the influx of younger GMs.”

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Other players also reacted to the news

Jonathan A. Martin
@J_Martin71

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Hats off to you Michael Sam, that takes some guts #respect

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D’Brickashaw
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Anyway I applaud Mike Sam. Young man wanted to step into the next phase of his life with all his cards on the table. Way to go kid.

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Malcolm Smith
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There is no room for bigotry in American sports. It takes courage to change the culture.

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The University of Missouri and its players tweeted support for Sam, having known since the beginning of the season

Mizzou
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We support Tigers of all stripes at Mizzou. Proud of you @MikeSamFootball! #OneMizzou http://t.co/ueLCOJ4RFF

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Andrew Baggett
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Proud to be part of a university that shows so much support to news like that! Speaks volumes about Mizzou’s values! #OneMizzou

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Maty Mauk
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#OneMizzou

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Bud Sasser
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Is it really that big of a deal? You can either play big time football or you can’t… And THIS GUY Michael Sam can ball! #OneMizzou

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L’Damian Washington®
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Dare to be different and stand for what you believe in! Congrats to my brother @MikeSamFootball

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Luke Lambert
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Takes great courage to go public, no one will handle it better than Mike Sam

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Stephen Carberry
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#onemizzou

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Dr. Patrick A. Ivey
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Julio
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We are a family, we don’t judge. We just make plays and win football games.

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The Football World Reacts To Michael Sam"s Coming Out