Michael Sam Has Entered The Promised Land of NFL

All sorts of emotions here as Michael Sam learns he’s been drafted, the burden of a trailblazer lifted.

Below: A piece I wrote after Sam first came out, in anticipation of this historic night.

Michael Sam & the Promised Land of Big 4 Professional Sport


Reactions from folks on Twitter: 

How do you explain Michael Sam to your kids? "Well, you see, a pass rushing specialist plays on passing downs and tries to sack the QB...."

— Danny Bowes (@bybowes) May 11, 2014

Congrats Michael Sam. To you, your family, your love, and your team. It's a great historic day!

— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) May 11, 2014

I'd argue it would be harder to explain to kids why Skip Bayless makes seven figures annually than explaining Michael Sam.

— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) May 11, 2014

I'm getting ready for my game against the @MiamiHEAT, but I wanted to say congrats to @MikeSamFootball & @STLouisRams. Great pick. Good luck

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) May 10, 2014

@michaelsam Congrats on being drafted in the NFL and the St.Louis Rams-a historic day for us all.Go for it!!!

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 10, 2014