In a year where we'll see the first NFL player to admit he dates nonexistent women, the revelation of the first openly gay player had to be right around the corner. According to CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman, a current player is getting ready to come out of the closet. We're not sure if he's a high profile player, but he certainly will be once the announcement is made. What's most extraordinary is that it has actually taken this long for an NFL player to feel comfortable enough to embrace his homosexuality. Most players have waited until after their careers were over to go public. But perhaps in this new era, where players have become outspoken advocates for gay rights issues, some players … [Read more...]