Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. 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. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? 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. Joel Embiid. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Cam liked what he heard, Richardson liked what he saw and heard. Guess again. Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. Web1. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. The man who was the first to hire a first ever owner to hire a black man as a HC, the first to ever hire a Hispanic as a HC and the first ever to hire a female executive? He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. Football player Odell Beckham Jr is one of the most famous wearers of the mohawk burst fade, so take your cues from him if youre looking to try out this bold and attention-grabbing style. And uh, I am a Raider fan. you ppl mean nothing, could find a monkey to do your job. Its a legitimate choice. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. Michael Finley 3. This is pretty standard. Such is life. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. The NFL is trending dangerously close to the path the NBA took years ago and is now the NBA is trying to rebuild its image and fan base. mnfaninaz says: This while working in Chicago. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . Aug 24, 2011 6:29 AM Super Bowl bound Beckham is said to have as many as 86 pieces of art on his body with all different meanings. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. - Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! 27 world championships later, maybe they are onto something. He said, No, sir. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. (and by the way richardson is right, a mother or father will have a lot tougher time convincing their kids to NOT get tattoos if the local sports hero is covered in them. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. The poll results are sad. As we can see, Fitzgerald has no tattoos, which is kind of rare in the NFL. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. Its that simple. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Heck no. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. Paul Pogba. tats are so common if he held the rest of the team to that rule he would have a lot of roster spots to fill . Its his show. Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. drmonkeyarmy says: I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. Wrong. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. He looked at me with such disgust. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. Jason Thompson 9. (Ive always made sure my tattoos can be covered up when the need arises). Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. It might be just me, but I care a lot more about how a player acts on and off the field than about how many body mods they have. owner doesnt equal king of the world. But dont act like Newton had the option to say, Well, I dont care for Mr. Richardsons rules, so Im going to play for whatever NFL team I choose.. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. there are TONS of reasons people get the tats they do. Then Richardson would have to risk cutting talent (Im not a Cam fan), taking a PR hit and letting Cam take his talents to another team. Itd be racist if he said it to all black players which he didnt. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. Youre right. We already have our Cam Newton. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. 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. no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. I normally dont get into issues like this and have no hint of racist blood in my body (heck, my wife is white lol).The problem I have with this article is that I am sure the same questions werent asked about Gabbert by Richardson. Rushmore. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. There are laws against being singled out like that. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. however, picking and choosing who can and cant have these piercings/tatoos is discrimination and can open up a door to issues, potential discrimination law suits. I have also placed him on the mythical collegiate, Mt. When big money starts changing hands, companies are more likely to support teams and athletes that represent the type of image the company wishes to present for itself. 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. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. I have no problem with asking players. 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. Translation: Dont want to scare white people. Here's a look at the 25 worst tattoos, on current players, in the NFL, NBA and MLB. They also have the right to have it backfire on them if it turns out nobody really cares if a football player has tattoos, and all this conversation does is plant the seed among other players that maybe this isnt a guy you want to play for. Jerry is old school. In the NFL a player does not have that choice and therefore should not be forced into an image he does not want. I dont see what the big deal is. Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. WebDerek, or Derek Arthur Paggao-Ramsay, was born in Enfield, England on December 7, 1976 to British father Derek Ramsay Sr. See Derek Ramsay full list of movies and tv shows from their career. 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 the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. 1.8k Views. Not a member? Hair style, personal choices, selection of spouse, where to eat, (god forbid he is seen eating at IHOP instead of Dennys) what to wear, where to go, etc, etc, ad nasuem. Sounds negotiable to me. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. AGAIN. Not to mention a conduct code. With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. No. You can ask them, not tell them. George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. Oh this is NOT gonna get 8 pages of comments about how bad this man is out of his mind Nope lol wow. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. Grant Hill 5. If Jerry Richardson is a racist, how come he drafted Newton to be the face of the franchise? I have no visible tats and no piercingsbecause its BAD FOR BUSINESS!!! Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. Speaking to an interview he explained: I dont have tattoos because I donate blood very often. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. I wondered how I would have felt if one of my back surgeons showed up in his scrubs with arms full of tattoos and lips, nose, cheeks and ears pierced. Arent there baseball teams that dictate whether a player can grow a beard? Cast a vote below. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. Richardson, a former teammate of Johnny Unitas with the Baltimore Colts and the first ex-NFL player since George Halas to own a team, was awarded the Panthers franchise in 1993. 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 This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. 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 Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. Chris Paul. LOL The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. but to be able to dictate what one chooses to do with his/her body (as long as its not immoral/illegal) as an employer? The problem I have with this is that Newton is probably the only player on the panthers that has to abide by these rules. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? 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. But Richardson isnt Newtons father. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. Thats just the way it is. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. I want the best image I can get for my product and that means different things for different places. Its his team so he can do so. i work for a guy that wanted to fire someone because they had an extra-marital affair with someone who wasnt affiliated with the job. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. There are very few that can pull off reasonable tattoos, and none that can pull off piercings. So without further ado, its time to introduce the could-have-been-good, the bad and the ugly tattoos across the NFL. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. Thats what all you widget owners want, right? I can name SEVERAL black players in the league without tatoos and piercings. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. -. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. Besides, every other corporation has a dress code of some kind, it isnt like he would not have faced this perhaps in the work place elsewhere. For someone like Newton, whom Richardson said has athletic ability unlike anything that I have seen in quite a few years, Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. Instead they are becoming more involved in the Global Business that their team is and investing their personal time into the players, employees, and teams. ************************************************** By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? He is one of the few footballers without tattoos as it prohibited in his religion Islam. In a recent interview on "The Charlie Rose Show", Jerry Richardson recounted a conversation he had with Cam Newton on April 4 in which he asked Newton if he had any tattoos or piercings. If the owners made rules about when the players where allowed to go number 2 you would probably approve. Most other teams expect to win. Side Football Tattoos 8. Thats your right. While it may seem odd to tell a grown man that he cant wear a tattoo or ear piercing, you could alway tell him hes more than welcome to wear them both for another team. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? (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 just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. freedomispopular says: Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. This Baltimore Ravens fan is chronicling his team's 2021 season in a permanent way -- tattoos for every win. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Seriously though, were talking about grown men who have families of their own yet Richardson wants to treat them like children. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. if he doesnt want him to have tqtoos or piercings, he has every right to request that. The fact is that, over the years, Richardson has drafted and signed plenty of players who have tattoos and piercings, including tight end Jeremy Shockey. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Any job like that is going to have image standards and moral terpitude clauses. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. Of course teams have the right to at least request this. 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. If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. realitypolice says: If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. Why all the indignation because the owner wants the face of his franchise to be Wheaties cereal cover material? I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. This is so ridiculous. This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. If youre more concerned with your QBs looks than his dedication and hard-work, than that explains why you havent drafted a good one in as long as I can remember. Sounds like a real bigot. Jerry Richardson wants it to be 1962 forever. Its a business people. Personally, I hate tattoos. If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. ============================== put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! Denver Broncos. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? Get a grip people. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. They want the money too. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. It is really a little on the stupid side. First I think we need to remember that the NFL is a JOB! is. Jerry Richardson is an A$$. I wonder if he also told Newton to stay off his lawn. Impact of NFLs Potential New Policy on Tattoos General Aug 15 Bruce Feldman of CBS tweeted, Spoke w longtime NFL personnel man who said in wake of Aaron Hernandez teams may use police experts to check prospects tattoos. This generated a slew of questions from football fans and Americans in general. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. Claiming that our jobs mean nothing & that monkeys could do it. You know NOTHING about any of us.some are firefighters who run into a burning building to save lives & property. As a citizen in the corporate world, if I wear tattoos, I can rest assured there are jobs I will never be allowed to fill especially if I face the public in any capacity. Its the same deal here. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Your poll question says telling players which is a problem. So, Richardson is right and I would be the same way, if it were my business. chrisbntx says: He will not fine or discipline him, but what it will do is strain the relationship between the two. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. The reality is if Newton is playing top-level ball, Jerry isnt going to say jack-sh!t to him about his appearance, much less bench him for it. 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. but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? . Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. The reality is that this is a business and if you turn off your customers, you hurt the profit. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not? I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job.. Sounds like a real bigot. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). They trade 90% of their drafted prospects anyway, but the guys they do bring up go along because that is the standard in the locker room amongst the veterans. If Newton doesnt like it, get them and let Richardson trade him for it. No matter how famous you are, somethings are prohibited in the Bale household and that includes tattoos. The thing is, as the article mentions, it has to be consistant with the business or in this case the franchise. However, Richardson definitely has control issues, so Newton would be smart not to make this an issue. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. Bicep Football Tattoos 3. Tattoos have received a negative connotation in recent years, going as far as the NFL might hire police experts to study players tattoos, according to an article published by CBS . Is that fair? Cmon Cam show a pair! On the other hand, if it doesnt interfere with your job function, its not in the bosss interest to lose talented employees because of the personal choices they make. I dont care what why he tries to spin it, those comments were clearly racist.. And as for the senile comments, hes made more money than the Beatles selling burgers and biscuits. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. As one of the fastest players in the NFL, Mike Wallace puts fear in opposing secondaries. I agree that this is both troubling and disturbing to say the least However, I have noticed that this is yet another example of the new corporate mentality that is being allowed to take over this country. but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. 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. Yeah, I think owners have every right to decide whats important to them in building their brand, including whether their most marketable player has tattoos. 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. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. 4. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Some are police officers who are willing to take a bullet to protect your stupid a##. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him?. Be sure to also read best tattoo ideas and designs for football lovers. At least Cam knows how he can get out of Carolina if he wants. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. People always look way too deep into things. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. Shin Football Tattoos 13. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. Kentucky's Republican governor has appointed former NFL player Derrick Ramsey as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development . One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. 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The yankees do the same stuff in baseball. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. 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. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. Both of my sister-in-laws kids fathers (dont even get me started) have MULTIPLE face tattoos (they also dont have a GED or a diploma, or a job between them-again, dont get me started). The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. i think a TON of people are missing the point. In many cases, people use tattoos/piercings as a form of self-expression. No surprises. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. But he would be smart to play along. That could be construed to be a health and safety issue, particularly in a contact sport. You must appeal to your demographic. Its none of his business. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. My boss wont let me have visible tats or piercings (I work for a bank, where I am a member of senior management). My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? The society is beginning to infiltrate the entertainment that is conducive to a family visit to the stadium. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. It was simply a job interview. Are you guys Fn kidding me? No. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. 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$$. Terrelle Pryor. It is not unreasonable that owners want them to be non controvertial and risk alienating their fan base. Each do it different, but that is the end goal. Full disclosure Im a 25 yo white male with a lot of tattoos.
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