Of course teams have the right to at least request this. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. On the other hand, the fact that THIS was the first thing the owner asked his new player about may show why this franchise has gone downhill so quickly. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Paul Pogba. I. As long as there continue to be other players on his team with tats or piercings, Newton can make a clear-cut case for discrimination if he is disciplined for getting either himself. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? Thats your right. Im sure a bunch of guys of similar appearance felt it they just sounded reasonable when they fought to maintain slavery and to prevent womens basic rights (like owning property or voting) as well. You must be logged in to leave a comment. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. Its his team. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. At least u admitted that ur white cause sadly, it seems catagorizing blacks is what many of u seem to enjoy doing without even thinking Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. Virgil Van Dijk Gets A Huge Compliment From Michael Owen. no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules If you had something worth 500 million dollars, would you be worried what any of the posters on PFT thought? it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. I have no problem with asking players. I dont think so. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. Obviously there are exceptions to this idea such as Mike Vick but even Vick acknowledged that before his stint in the clink he didnt spend near enough time studying. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player (s) to have no tattoos. and not that cool old school. realitypolice says: The Yankees have a long standing ban on facial hair and long hair, and thats been working all right for them over the years. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. Arm Football Tattoos 4. He had NO option to play for someone else nor did he have the option of declining the job offer to work for another employer than has a more employee friendly dress code. While Im sure Richardson is an old-school guy who has low regard for any manner of body ornamentation, this isnt so much about Jerry imposing his own personal values on a player; its a matter of maintaining and maximizing Cams image and marketability, particularly as it relates to the corporate sector. But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. Also look to the military, sure soldiers, sailors, and airmen get tats, but if they are visible like on the face or hands they are subject to article 15 under the USMJ destruction or harm to Government Property like the individual who could be reduced in rank and subject to discharge. But I would think, that if I am him, there will be another contract and I would not want to make the owner mad by defying him. If teams want shrink the talent pool they pick from then all the power too them. I absolutely HATE looking at those players with tattoos up and down their arms, gold teeth, big diamonds in both of their ear lobes and hair down to their a$$. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. ************************************************** First of all, there is no race issue here. As for Richardson not wanting Cam to get tats or piercings, its his team and he can request or demand how his players look on the field or in front of the press. In 2014, tattoos returned with "Madden NFL 15" for just one player: Colin Kaepernick. AGAIN. Tattoos have become more prominent across the league (and in sports in general) in its more recent history, though not all football stars have made smart ink choices. Umm I think hes paid to play be the face of the franchise and be a mentor to people..with that being said u can have tattoos and still be that..tattoos dont determine the kind of person you arelet JR frown about it I bet if he does get them and have good yrs doing his rookie contract he will get an new contract regardless..sometimes employees dont see eye to eye with there bosses anyway. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. Or says something stupid. A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. It is up to them, however, I have higher opinions of players who choose not to get tattoos or piercings. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. I have also placed him on the mythical collegiate, Mt. Tattoo or not. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? Well give you the last word on this one. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. ahI remember when America used to be alot more about personal freedom (about 10-12 years ago) and less about conforming to the new corporate america that is now in control. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. Now obviously an athlete will have a little more trouble hiding these things because of the locker room, but Richardson made a request, Newton, as a man (and if they are men here, they are men when they make a mistake too), can follow that request or ignore it. By even asking this question of Cam, JR has now planted a seed in Cams mind that maybe he should ask JR before doing anything that Massa JR dont prefer. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. You have to love the way that Americans are being conditioned; dont let Government tell you anything, but do everything that your boss tells you. 3. Back Football Tattoos 7. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Richardson might as well have told Cam: If you ever feel slighted by me and want to piss me off, get yourself a tattoo.. Jerry Richardson wants it to be 1962 forever. Fines? You should be able to suggest to the face of your franchise that he should keep it toned down and not get to wild in public. If you do not like your employers grooming policy you can seek out one that better suits your style. You CAN tackle by the hair. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. I get it. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. Just ask your grandparents. Web13) Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Jesus and Mary tattooes. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. Hes difficult, and in all liklihood the reason he doesnt want newton to have tattoos is because of a misconcdption about whether Newton can be successfully marketed while simultaneously being tatted and black. The yankees have the same thing in place. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. NOW that is FUNNY. Appearing as guests on PBSs Charlie Rose (thanks for the heads up, SportsBusiness Daily), Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Panthers owner Jerry Richardson talked about a variety of issues. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. Richardson: Oh yea, by the way no white girls either Cam. This is the NFL not Wallstreet. What this article reveals to me is that at some point in Richardsons thought process, it occurred to him that a BLACK QB will be leading his team and he wants to make sure that that potential team leader kept his appearance a certain way. Ike Diogu 7. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. (thats a joke) But really, the team is in the south and the culture down here is still not totally ready to be led by a person of color. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Terrelle Pryor. 22 million or needles in my nose and ears? Forearm Football Tattoos 2. owners of sports teams seek out particular players because of their talent and therefore those players have the power to say whether or not they will adhere to any dress code that is set out. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. How many would just harbor a disdain and not address it? However, Richardson definitely has control issues, so Newton would be smart not to make this an issue. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. We want to keep no tattoos, no piercings, and I think youve got a very nice haircut., Interjected the host: You sound like a Lombardi., Said Richardson, No, I just sound reasonable to me.. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. thats where again i have issue. There just arent that many supremely gifted athletes like Vick out there that can spend virtually no extra time on being a great QB. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. It was simply a job interview. They just want the most talented guys. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. The more disturbing reality is that Jerry Richardson likely pushed for Newton based on his responses to this question, rather than picking the guy who has the best chance to succeed. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Tattoos are the new mainstream. Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. Richardson is entitled to cut him, if he likes, but that would be contrary to his interests, if Newton is as good as Richardson thinks. Jerry is old school. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. All types of races have tattoos and piercings. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. I commend Richardson for saying what is on his mind and being upfront with Cam Newton. I wonder if he also told Newton to stay off his lawn. Michael Finley 3. If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. Guess again. Leg Football Tattoos 9. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? I have no problem with Richardson making a suggestion like that, its his company and hed like it if the face of his franchise was clean cut. Unless Gabbert comes out and says he was told the same thing by Richardson in regards to his appearance, I have a problem with it. There are trade offs. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. The poll results are sad. Cam liked what he heard, Richardson liked what he saw and heard. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. Tattoosshmeh not so much. My job gets done the same whether I have hair like repunzel or Im completely bald, whether I have a collared shirt on or not, whether I have piercings or not, or whether I have tattoos or not. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. I see your point and its a good one. You can ask them, not tell them. So, Richardson is right and I would be the same way, if it were my business. 5. The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. This while working in Chicago. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. you cant simply tell your female employees to wear low cut shirts for example. There are very few that can pull off reasonable tattoos, and none that can pull off piercings. That may hold true for fans. this, however, is taking it a step further by dictating how cam can look when hes not at work. A perfect example is Robert Kraft and his relationships with his team. I dont. Welcome to the real world Jerry. He makes the tattooed team for his inked forearms. Is a tattoo unprofessional? Wow the readers on this sight make me sick sometimes. To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. Sounds like a real bigot. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. You must appeal to your demographic. Nikola Jokic. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? and no rap music. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. They should call this site OldFogeyTalk instead. End of story. I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. . 4. He certainly has a right to do whatever he wants. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. im not a supporter of owner meddling in his employees personal time. I think he has a right to tell the face of his franchise to not look like a disgrace not sure why so many people are taking offense to this. my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. I for one do not mind a boss/owner being allowed to dictate to his employees what they can or can not wear, decorate, etc Cam was drafted and signed a contract with the team to play in Carolina. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Dwyane Wade 8. And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? It also seems to say more than we own your services and borders on we own you. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. Once Mike learned that he needed to put in the extra time he became a much more successful pro QB and not just a freakish hybrid RB. This is the NFL. Embiid is currently enjoying one of the best seasons in his career, averaging 29.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. if the owner is paying the face of a franchise millions and he does not want his franchise player haveing tatoos or pierceing that is cool to me.i worked as a waiter and i had to take my pierceings out and cover my tatoos when i was at work,because i was a represenitive of the restarunt.so if the owner of a million dollar company does not want you to have tats or pierceing than you should not have them. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. Calf Football Tattoos 10. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. At least hopefully Cam will show better judgement than Pryor and avoid getting any tattoos on his throwing arm in the 24 hours leading up to a game, that habit really hurt Pryors consistency. . However you cant tackle by the shoulder pads and sometimes players get flagged because when they have the hair it LOOKS like the pads. But Richardson isnt Newtons father. This is so ridiculous. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. Let your play do the talking. Is that unreasonable? In the NFL a player does not have that choice and therefore should not be forced into an image he does not want. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. Im in professional services. - Okay so I agree with the whole no visible tattoos in the normal workplace but the NFL is a lot different you dont apply for a team like you do in a normal job youre DRAFTED so I think the players can look however they want to and not have to pay the price because they got selected to a team with a strict coach. Angry, by I have to side with Richardson on this one. The decision to hire "police tattoo experts" to examine NFL players is not only racist, but a really stupid idea, every way you consider it. you dont get labor protection for discrimination against tats, piercings, smoking, having kids, being a Nazi or any one of a multitude of personal traits. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. And such is life! This is going to sound stereotypical but I would expect to see the tattoos in the auto repair shop, county fair, machine shop, steel mill while not seeing them in the operating room, court room, bank, schools and restaurants. Each do it different, but that is the end goal. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. Giannis Antetokounmpo. The players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class have no shortage of impressive tattoos. Whether he wanted to get a tattoo or not he should have stood his ground and said respectfully sir, I dont have any tattoos or piercings, but I alone will decide if I do or I dont. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. Cast a vote below. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. Al Davis??? This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. This is funny. should rememberand how could they forgetthat Newton, as a union member, is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that sets out the conditions of his employment. More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not? I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Too funny..All you knuckleheads comparing your company policy on tattoos to the NFL is as flawed as the NFLPA being compared to the UAW. I hate tattos, that being said, if I were Cams friend, I would be advising him to go out and get some ink, ASAP. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. And uh, I am a Raider fan. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. drmonkeyarmy says: From hair length, to facial hair, and most certainly tattoos (can you imagine a big professional law or accounting firm having a employee with tattoos and piercings all over their bodies?). Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. . No doubt, now that he has moved to play in the Chinese league, put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! and second, since when did just having a tat make you immoral for some reason? Thats just the way it is. Making a tournament bracket template in Microsoft Word If you use Microsoft Word version 2010 to 2013, you can create a tournament bracket template by drawing the text boxes as well as the connecting lines. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. I wouldnt. If Jerry Richardson is a racist, how come he drafted Newton to be the face of the franchise? Its a business people. I am the biggest Panthers fan and Cam Newtons most staunch supporter(and he needs it in Charlotte), since his first game against Clemson last year. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar. Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. James Harden. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Michael Redd 12-26-2008, 05:39 PM #38 TMAC-RAPTORS Sharpshooter Join Date Oct 2008 Posts 2,173 Re: Name 10 current black players without Yeah, because having 60-80 yr old white guys running things has worked out so well lately.we should also commend them for extending their personal believes onto younger generations, because change is bad. Richardson is an idiot. Employers generally dont want people with visible tats/excessive piercings interfacing with customersunfortunately some NFL players are pretty much always interfacing with customers because they are famous. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. But he would be smart to play along. A bigger issue (in my mind) is that an owner shouldnt be able to selectively enforce any policy on any one employee. To tell Cam in this way borders on taking away his freedom on speech through written expression. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. This is no different than someone going to work for a store that required a certain presentation.thats what the owner wants.his team.if Newton doesnt like it, he doesnt have to play! No matter how famous you are, somethings are prohibited in the Bale household and that includes tattoos. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. That said, I like what Richardson has said and agree with his right to say it. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. Many athletes get tattoos to honor those who have influenced their careers or to represent themselves positively through art. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. chrisbntx says: Teams should let players know what they expect form their players, and if the players get tatoos then they should know that their owner frowns on it. LOL Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. Believe it or not hes no dummy. He interviewed for a sales position with a company, and showed up at the interview with an earring. Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. Got it. Denver Broncos. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. The most successful franchise in the history of sports: Yankees have been doing that for years. If my memory serves me correctly Jerry was a big supporter of the rooney rule. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. This is pretty standard. There are laws against being singled out like that. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. If my QB is spending any time under the needle for a superficial piece of body art instead of studying film or learning every positions responisibility on every single play than he is mismanaging his responsibilities as a professional and I wouldnt trust him as the leader of my franchise. im not sure why the first reaction to all these stories where the league seeks to impose some sort of standard on its players has to be negative. texas waste code lookup, toms river little league world series roster, kate mckay executive coach,
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