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I get the idea that there may be added media hassles, but the problem that I have with the locker room logic is that different teams have different cultures.

Martin and Incognito responses were facinating in that some players said hazing was a normal part of NFL cultures while others said that it wasn't tolerated on their teams.

While Sam may drop because of this, I think he has improved his chances of going to a well run organization.

That's a very good point.  In the long run, he might help himself and his team.  A team with a well-adjusted locker room is going to get a draft-day steal.  And Sam has protected himself from going to a team where his path to success would be more challenging because of obstacles brought on by his teammates and coaches.

Still, it sucks that it should even come to that.  But hopefully thanks to Sam's willingness to come forward, the impact will be lessened on the next guy, and in a few years, it won't be relevant at all.

BC

[BostonCard]

I get the idea that there may be added media hassles, but the problem that I have with the locker room logic is that different teams have different cultures.

Martin and Incognito responses were facinating in that some players said hazing was a normal part of NFL cultures while others said that it wasn't tolerated on their teams.

While Sam may drop because of this, I think he has improved his chances of going to a well run organization.

That's a very good point.  In the long run, he might help himself and his team.  A team with a well-adjusted locker room is going to get a draft-day steal.  And Sam has protected himself from going to a team where his path to success would be more challenging because of obstacles brought on by his teammates and coaches.

Still, it sucks that it should even come to that.  But hopefully thanks to Sam's willingness to come forward, the impact will be lessened on the next guy, and in a few years, it won't be relevant at all.

BC