Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign, says the Rams only drafted Michael Sam to be their ‘token queer’ and accused the other NFL teams of being homophobic for not picking him up
The GLBT community is highly upset over Michael Sam, the first openly gay pro football player, being cut by the St. Louis Rams and not being picked up by any other NFL team.
Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign, released the following statement:
It is obvious that the St. Louis Rams only drafted Michael Sam to be their ‘token queer.’ During the preseason games, Michael’s play was outstanding. He made numerous tackles and several quarterback sacks. Had he been straight, he would never have been cut from the team. And it is also obvious that the National Football League is homophobic because no other team picked up Michael. I herewith urge all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folks to boycott all NFL games.
Annise Parker, Houston’s gay mayor, told the Houston Chronicle that she was sorely disappointed that St. Louis cut Michael Sam from the team. “I am trying to reach Bob McNair [owner of the Houston Texans] and coach Bill O’Brien," said the mayor. "I want them to pick up Mr. Sam. Bob owes me. I supported and pushed hard for building the Texans their new stadium.”
Calls by The Unconventional Gazette to McNair and O’Brien went unanswered.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told TUG that Chad Griffin’s accusation was absurd. “The NFL is not homophobic,” said Goodell. “The NFL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes any qualified football player, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or political affiliation.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff ‘Paco’ Doyle says, “Whatever happens to Michael Sam, whether he gets back in the NFL or not, he is certain to get all the play time and ball handling he wants.”
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