In St. Louis, Michael Sam might have found the perfect spot to pursue an NFL career and try to become the league's first openly gay player. He'll have three former Missouri teammates with him on the Rams, including fellow draft pick E.J. Gaines. And in coach Jeff Fisher, he'll be playing for someone who didn't shy away from being part of NFL history. Maybe more than any other place in the NFL, Sam will be allowed to concentrate on playing football and making the team, which is no guarantee for a seventh-round draft choice.
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