Among the hundreds of players eligible for this year's NFL draft, one has come out and announced he's gay. For all the dramas that will grab center stage each time a big name moves up or down the board, the fate of Michael Sam — and whether he gets a real shot to play at the next level — could wind up trumping them all. More than a few players and front-office execs have vowed they'd play alongside anyone if he made them a better team.
Column: Michael Sam needs a fair shot