Recently former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam announced to the world that he was gay. Sam is the first ever NFL prospect to be openly gay.
Recently I wrote an article that no gay NFL player would come out while still playing in the league. While Sam is a prospect, he has not been drafted as of yet. This still does not take away from the fact that there are more players in the league currently who, despite Sam's announcement, will not come forward and admit their sexuality. Not that they need to, a person's sexuality is as relevant to their ability to play sports as hair or eye color.
Reaction to Sam's announcement has been overwhelmingly positive both by fans and personnel in the league. While I applaud Sam for his announcement, I await the day when someone admitting that their gay is not a big deal. As a diehard NFL fanatic I only care that someone can play the sport well and bring their team championships. Anything in regards to their personal life is irrelevant. Let their play speak for them as an athlete.
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