Michael Sam has reached his ceiling as a football player, and that’s okay. Sam worked hard, and turned himself into an All American pass rusher at Missouri.
That ability didn’t translate to the next level.
Sam is now walking away from the CFL and the Montreal Alouettes for a second time, likely for good.
The last 12 months have been very difficult for me, to the point where I became concerned with my mental health. Because of this I am 1/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) August 14, 2015
going to step away from the game at this time. I thank the Alouettes for this opportunity and hope to be back on the field soon. Thank 2/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) August 14, 2015
you all for your understanding and support. 3/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) August 14, 2015
I believe Sam rode the wave of being the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL about as far as he could. Once the conversation about his sexuality stopped, Sam just became a tweener, not talented enough to make an NFL roster.
Sam is now citing mental health concerns as his reason for stepping away, and he should rest up and seek counsel if that truly is the case.
