How 'bout them Dallas Cowboys?!?! If Michael Sam passes a physical tomorrow,

[Are_grits_groceries]

they will sign him to their practice squad. That's the first big step.

I am not a Cowboy's fan but I will be rooting for them now. All of those other mealy-mouth chickenshits who said anonymously that they wouldn't because he was a distraction can go to hell!

I was seriously angry about how he was being treated. Everybody talked trash about him as if he was a junior college player who did nothing in the preseason. He deserved better than that.

I have no problems with the Rams. Their moves made sense. They have a large number of people who played where he played. They handled him with dignity.

@AdamSchefter:
Cowboys plan to bring Michael Sam to Dallas for a physical Wednesday, per team source. If all goes well, Sam will be a Cowboy.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. Not to display too much ignorance, but

I will. What's a 'practice squad'? Does he ever get to actually play? Or just used to train the guys who do play?

[HuckleB]

2. Teams use practice squads to develop young players.

And keep them ready to jump to the main team when injuries occur.

[maced666]

4. A practice squad is a non-roster position where teams can 'park' players and activate them in case o

A practice squad is a non-roster position where teams can 'park' players and activate them in case of injuries, improved play, what not. Keeps them in shape, accessible to the team for practices, etc.
Think it went from 6 to 10 spots this year.

[AngryAmish]

19. And for bodies to practice against

Scout squad, etc.

[IronGate]

6. Practice squads are much like MLB's AAA teams,

it's where they develop talent and call them up as needed.

[Donald Ian Rankin]

17. They repair vehicles for the rest of the players? N.T.

[IronGate]

18. Good one.

I guess I need to clarify, I should've said MLB's farm teams, but then that would have conjured up images of baseball players tilling the fields or milking the cows and feeding the chickens.
Man, I just can't catch a break here.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

25. Sort of like JV, but in the pros.

They practice with the team, but don't suit up for the game. But they can be called to the active squad if necessary.

[maced666]

3. Still not a Cowboy fan - Jerry Jones thing.

Signing Sam won't change that though Sam may help a woeful Dallas defense, depth if nothing else.

[TDale313]

5. I'm a Niners' fan...

No love lost for the Cowboys. That said, this made me happy, and I wish Sam all the best. Love to see him do well.

[IronGate]

7. My first thought was NO NOT THE COWBOYS, anyone but the cowboys.

Wish the 49er's had signed him.
I have 2 favorite teams, the SF 49er's and anyone who plays the Cowboys.

[joeybee12]

8. Yikes...this changes my whole world!

Ok, get rid of Jerry Jones and I might even become a Cowpies fan!

[misterhighwasted]

30. Yes Jerry Jones, BUT FIRST CEO to Go Should be that Loser Jon Daniels-Tx RANGERS

Her has ruined Rangers Baseball.
Its impossible to understand just what his boneheaded game plan is in building that team.
What a total eff'd up situation he's got going on in Dallas.

Jon Daniels should be replaced TODAY.

[misterhighwasted]

32. However, Kudos to Cowboys for signing Sam & wish him a long & successful career

whatever team he ends up playing with in his very bright future.

[mattclearing]

9. Was thinking the Washington team could use the PR boost (and the defensive help).

Apparently they declined, which tells me a bit about their management's mindset. At least they're consistent.

Gotta hand it to the hated Cowboys on this one.

[joeybee12]

13. One word: Snyder

As low as a human being can be.

[Elwood P Dowd]

21. Danny Boy is a human being?

Damn, I learn something new every day.

[joeybee12]

26. Scary, isn't it?

Technically, I suppose he is.

[mattclearing]

39. He's the worst.

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Going to a game at RFK was like going to the movies. Going to FedEx Field is like going to a country club.

[Wait Wut]

10. I wish him the best!

But...no way am I backing the Cowboys. No...way.

[IronGate]

11. +1000. nt.

[hifiguy]

16. Agreed.

Though watching Jerruh Jones fumble around the NFL's Idiot Ball that he inherited from Crazy Al Davis is always good for some laffs.

[madokie]

12. We are Cowboys fans

Its been a rough decade plus but with some of the players they've got now I do believe in the next couple years they'll be pretty good once again. Sam will definitely add to that goal.
A lot of things to not like Jerry Jones about but he will give someone who has promise a chance.
Go Cowboys, go Jerry Jones, go Michael Sam.

[dilby]

14. I had a feeling he would make a practice squad in the NFL.

Hopefully he will get some experience and get a chance in the NFL.

[brer cat]

15. I am a fan of the team

whose name really needs to be changed, so I am no Cowboys fan. However, I hope he finds a great home there and contributes to the team beyond the practice squad. He seems like a fine young man to me.

[Johonny]

20. Their Defense looked terrible in preseason

They could use Sam. It seems like a better fit than the Rams.

[CatWoman]

22. I'm really happy to hear this!!!

[Initech]

23. OMG! Can't wait for the fundie heads to explode in 3...2...1...

[maced666]

28. Well, nothing really happened when he was drafted.

Aside from an ESPN article about showers or something.
Doubt being cut and put on a practice squad is going to spark many fireworks.

[OriginalGeek]

24. I Welcome Michael Sam with open arms

I haven't seen him play a lot but what little I've seen he looks like he wants to play. We could use a fella like that.

[DinahMoeHum]

27. And if this doesn't work out, either. . .there's Canada.

The Montreal Allouettes of the CFL apparently have signing rights to Michael Sam.

Then, again, Dallas is a lot closer to his hometown than St. Louis is (Hitchcock, TX is in Galveston County, close to Houston).

We'll wait and see.

[maced666]

29. Oh, good fit -

The Canadian game - might be better suited for his talents. Nice career, if not the NFL.

[rurallib]

31. I will cheer for Michael Sam to do well

while the Cowboys lose.

[Iggo]

33. Yay!!!

I hate the fucking Cowboys!

But YAY!!!

[Unvanguard]

34. Don't care about football generally but rooting for him n/t

[panader0]

35. I'm still not sure why the Rams cut Sam.

I believe he led the team in tackles in the pre-season. I'm a Bronco fan and would be thrilled to get him on my team.

[xmas74]

40. Supposedly they were realy deep in defense

and was outperformed by Ethan Westbrooks.

It seems like a valid reason. The squad seemed to like him and he seemed eager to please so more than likely it really was just a decision of which player would be better for the team.

[Are_grits_groceries]

45. I have no problem with the Rams.

They gave him a chance and he produced. They also treated him with dignity all through his time there.
When Coach Jeff Fisher was asked about what distraction he might be for another team, he said, "None."
The Rams have one of the deepest defensive lines. Practice squads usually hold players for positions where a team is thin. The Cowboys are beyond thin. Other teams could have used him.

Consider this:
12 players had over 2.5 sacks during the preseason. After cutdowns, 10 were on 53 man rosters. One was on a practice squad. Michael Sam was the only one left unsigned until the Cowboys began to show interest.
This is chickenshit cowardice and bigotry.

[C Moon]

36. Same here: not a Dallas Cowboys fan, but I too will root for them now.

[Jim Lane]

38. Sam will have a better chance of playing if the Cowboys lose a lot.

If they win with their current personnel, they'll keep their current personnel.

If the players now on the defensive line perform badly and cost the team some games, there's more chance that the coach will decide to see what Sam can do.

[C Moon]

42. Good point. I keep seeing Cowboy's fans saying "This is the year!"

I guess it's been awhile for them.
Well, I hope it's not their year so Sam can get on the field.

[Heather MC]

37. I am a Cowboys Fan #PROUD

[Zorra]

41. Hope he gets on the roster and has 5 sacks against the Rams on 9/21. nt

[Terra Alta]

43. I'm glad he ended up on a team

but the Cowboys of all teams? While I will wish for Sam to succeed personally, I just can't bring myself to root for the Cowboys.

[applegrove]

44. Montreal Alouettes are interested too.