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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It has definitely been a disappointing season for the New York Giants, evidenced by their 5-9 record that will have them missing the NFL playoffs for a third straight season. If there is a highlight for 2014, it would have to be the overall play of their rookie class. Most of the players selected in last Mays draft have made a major impact on the team right away. Only sixth-round pick Bennett Jackson, a cornerback out of Notre Dame, has not contributed; hes spent the season on injured reserve with a knee problem. The rest have all been solid performers. I think you have to give the class an A, said rookie running back Andre Williams, who will have to shoulder the load of the rushing attack Sunday in St. Louis. Veteran Rashad Jennings has been declared out with a severely sprained ankle. I think weve contributed both on offence and defence, Williams said. Weve all had a chance to stand out. Williams has rushed for 568 yards and scored six touchdowns as the teams No. 2 back behind Jennings (606 yards, four TDs). The Boston College product and fourth-round selection knows he will get a chance to display his talents even more in the next two weeks because of Jennings absence. Ive had a great mentor in Rashad and Ive learned a lot from him, Williams said. Im really proud of the way things turned out for me. I was able to stay healthy. Im excited to be able to continue to progress. I think theres a transition you have to go through as a rookie. You cant do it on talent alone. You do have to get comfortable with yourself and your ability. Williams pass blocking and pass receiving were questioned when he entered the league. But Williams has made major strides in both areas, according to coach Tom Coughlin. We talked about his role in pass protection and hes doing a nice job with that, Coughlin said after Fridays practice, the last workout before the Giants face the Rams (6-8) on Sunday. Andre has worked very hard in getting better. Hes learned very well. Exactly what Williams wants to hear. I think my goal is to be well-rounded and Im making strides towards that, Williams said. I want to be an every-down back. Of course, Williams isnt the premier member of the Giants rookie class. That would be spectacular receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., a prime contender for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. After missing the first four games of the season, Beckham has emerged as the Giants go-to offensive threat. The first-round pick out of LSU has 71 receptions for 972 yards and nine touchdowns. Beckham had 12 receptions for 143 yards and three touchdowns in last Sundays 24-13 win over Washington. In terms of standing out, Odell has gone on and done his own thing right now, Williams said. Hes the best of the bunch. Other rookies have also played their part. Offensive lineman Weston Richburg, the second-round selection out of Colorado State, has been a starter at all three line positions this season. I think there is a sense of pride among the rookies, said Richburg, who will more than likely line up against Larry Donald, a top rookie on the other side of the ball. I think we all wanted to come in and contribute right away. Theres a lot of pride in the whole group. I think any time you get this many young guys playing well, you have to be excited. Jay Bromley, a defensive tackle from Syracuse, has only seen limited action, but fifth-round picks linebacker Devon Kennard and defensive back Nat Berhe have been productive. Kennard has moved into a starting slot at outside linebacker for the last five games, has 39 tackles, 4 1-2 sacks and two forced fumbles, one in each of the last two games. I think Im a better player now than I was when I came to camp, Kennard said. Im trying to progress, trying to improve every week. I think this rookie class came in hungry. We all wanted to play right away. Were all competitors. I just want to be consistent and play well, play fast every Sunday. Berhe, a safety out of San Diego State, is a leader on special teams, even though he never played there before. I just got out there with the special teams and something clicked, Berhe said. Ive been working hard at it ever since. Ive gotten a few chances to get in on a couple of defensive packages. So Im definitely a different player now. Odell is the one who has major successes and we hope that continues, Berhe said. But I think weve gotten to see the entire rookie class come in and make an impact. Everyone has their role. We definitely just have to keep it up. Fake Yeezy 350 White . However, after review it became clear Kadri kicked the puck in. 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The watershed announcement gives rise to a bit of a legal minefield and the league and teams will look to ensure that no lines are crossed. Lets break it down. Does the NFL have any rules any place protecting homosexuals from discrimination? They do have protection for homosexual players, although it wont apply unless Sam gets drafted. Article 49 of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement provides that you cant discriminate against a player on the basis of "race, religion, national origin" or "sexual orientation". The reference to "sexual orientation" is brand new in the CBA, and the other 3 major sports also have a similar provision. Heres the catch: the CBA wont apply to Sam if hes not drafted. While the CBA provides that it covers all "present and future" players, it still restricts that player pool to drafted rookies or undrafted players who are negotiating with a team. If undrafted, Sam wouldnt qualify as either type of player. So that means if Sam goes undrafted, the NFL CBA wont apply to him. Is that it? Is there nothing else protecting a player like Sam? There is, but its not perfect. Theres no federal law prohibiting discrimination based upon sexual orientation. The existence of such a law would be ideal for Sam since it wouldnt matter where he would end playing since a federal law covers the entire country. There are laws at the state level, although not every state has them. In all, 21 states have laws on the books that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in the context of private employers. So that shakes out to 27 of the 32 NFL teams being the subject of gay employment protection laws. So which teams are in states where there arent state or other local laws protecting gay people? The five teams are as follows: Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and Tennesseee Titans.dddddddddddd Heres the big question: if Michael Sam is not drafted, can he sue and win? Indeed, that is the big question. Sam is projected to be a mid to late round pick. In order to be successful in a lawsuit against the league he will need to show that he was not drafted because he is a homosexual. That can be tough in the context of a draft – even if it is true. We have seen the draft stock of players inexplicably drop in all the sports. We routinely see players drafted a lot later (or earlier) than projected. Apart from the top prospects, drafts can be highly unpredictable. Indeed, drafts are complicated beasts and it can be hard to show that a player wasnt drafted simply because he is gay. To have a shot at winning a lawsuit, Sam would need strong evidence supporting his case. He would be looking for things like incriminating statements or emails that provide that a team conspired not to draft Sam because of his sexuality. That may not be easy to find. Teams may pass on Sam because he is gay, but just never say it. Ultimately, Sam would need a smoking gun, and absent that he would have a tough time winning a lawsuit. Do you think teams will take a pass on Sam because hes gay? Reason would suggest that some teams may shy away from Sam because he is gay. From a philosophical standpoint, some executives may not be comfortable with the idea of a gay player. Other teams may not have an issue with his sexuality, but may still take a pass because they fear he will become a distraction. Indeed, we have already heard anonymous executives express this sentiment. While some may believe he could become a distraction, and by extension adversely affect his team, it seems unlikely to be the case. The NFL is filled with real and legitimate distractions: DUIs, domestic violence, vehicular manslaughter, murder and whatever Dez Bryant did last Sunday. None of these events have led to the downfall of a team or the demise of the league. And most certainly something as innocuous and irrelevant as a players sexuality wont become a problem. ' ' '