The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. The society is beginning to infiltrate the entertainment that is conducive to a family visit to the stadium. my issue is this: sure companies can dictate how you show up and act at work, i get that. If Cam wishes to get exposed tatoos, its his business, but then doesnt deserve to be rewarded for non-compliance when contract day rolls around. Some employers even take it a step furtherMy partner is a firefighter, and she had to sign a morals clause as part of her employment contract with the city. He said, No, sir. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. Cam was hired. Ex Barcelona Pep Guardiola boss reflected on why Andreas Iniesta does not wear any tattoo, Iniesta doesnt die his hair, he does not wear earrings and he hasnt got any tattoos. Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. This reminds me of the Yankees and their no facial hair except mustaches rule. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. He said, No, sir. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. Youre right. Typically, when people like this state they that they think they are being reasonable, they are just demonstrating their desire for everyone to look and act the same way they do. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. Web1. I dont want to see a league where guys that have tattoos are only allowed to be on certain teams because the owners deemed tattoos to be bad for business. I wouldnt. End of story. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. I commend Richardson for saying what is on his mind and being upfront with Cam Newton. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. No. One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. As others have pointed out, the Yankees enforce a dress code for their players. I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. Brandon Roy 4. No doubt, now that he has moved to play in the Chinese league, You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. These JR backers are really excited about being model employees and doing what your boss says. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. 1 draft pick, Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton: No tattoos, no piercings, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Bryce Young is just over 5-10 and 204 pounds. 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. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Sure, they are drafted by a team and therefore obligated to play for them or else harm their chances of playing anywhere at all, but they are not shackled to the deck and forced to scrub the floors. Pogba is While my personal preference is in alignment with Richardson, I am not ok with the implication that it is a requirement. Most employers have some sort of dress code employees must stick to-even our military when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Newton isnt applying for a job at mcdonalds, he is applying for a seven figure job in one of the highest profile companies in the world. Name one great leader to have earrings or other visible piercings. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. 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. Im not arguing the merit of the request with this post, but I do think youre off base if youre throwing out the companies have policies line here. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? Web13) Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Jesus and Mary tattooes. 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. 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. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! He should be able to get tattoos, I mean look at major superstar athletes with tattoos. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. But I bet its not always the case with sponsors and advertisers and the business that pay to be affiliated with the team. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. Denver Broncos. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. That is the way the world works. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. 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. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job.. They just want the most talented guys. I just want to play football.. 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. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. And I dont want you hanging around that no-good tyrone or that shank shaquanda!. He didnt draft the guy and then say theses things. catman72 says: August 24, 2011 at 7:59 am Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. It is really a little on the stupid side. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. Hes an extremely handsome man, and with a little success on the field, can parlay that into a lucrative marketing deal. and no rap music. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. Is that legal? Its a business people. Thread starter dolfan313; S Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). Sounds negotiable to me. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. I have no visible tats and no piercingsbecause its BAD FOR BUSINESS!!! Sounds like a real bigot. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. The NFL has punished several players for violating the leagues personal conduct policy, some without criminal charges. I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. Newton is a grown man, and he can do whatever he wants by way of decorating his body with ink or ice, or by growing his hair as long as he pleases. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. Cowboys rookie receiver Ryan Switzer wasn't allowed to get a tattoo, so he covertly got one done on the inside of his lower lip. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. The New York Yankees have similar policies with being clean and neat looking. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? Aug 24, 2011 8:24 AM Bicep Football Tattoos 3. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. Here's a look at the 25 worst tattoos, on current players, in the NFL, NBA and MLB. This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. Its that simple. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. 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. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. Oh my God! Its his team so he can do so. I removed my piercings, because its frowned upon in my profession. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. thats where again i have issue. Seriously? I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? AGAIN. I bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Let your play do the talking. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. The reality is that this is a business and if you turn off your customers, you hurt the profit. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. so if tom brady went out this offseason and got tatted up then got piercings all over his body, the pats wouldnt want him??? It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. 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. You can do anything you want. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. 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 . Best comment of the day. WebMiami Sports. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. 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. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. end of story. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. Tattoos and piercings are a little different, if theyre covered (or removed), when in uniform, I dont think they shouldnt be an issue. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. Most other teams expect to win. I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. But to single Cam out specifically, esp since hes black, is tainted with the stench of blatant racism. LOL 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$$. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. 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. Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. He thought he had the right to demand to be allowed to represent the company his way; problem is, it wasnt his company. While I disagree with Richardson on many many things. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis Its the same deal here. Register now! I said, Do you have any tattoos? You want no tats or piercings? WebSome famous people who have a tattoo include Michael Jordan, Paul Stanley (of WWE fame), Sylvester Stallone, and Marilyn Monroe. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. I believe they both come from religious families. Its fact of life. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. 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. The first one relates to the pre-draft meeting between Richardson and quarterback Cam Newton. No visible tattoos and no piercings has been a policy at every job Ive ever had. Such is life. If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. 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! Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. 1.8k Views. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. Other dumb black QBs? In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. This is the NFL. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? If not, than hes way out of line. A company that owns the right to tattoos on NBA players is suing the makers of "NBA2K" for graphically representing those tattoos on NBA players without his permission. Lighten up people. 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 have to side with Richardson on this one. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. 1. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. He seems like an all around great guy. 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. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. 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. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. 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Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? If Mr. Richardson wants to pay me the kind of money hes paying Cam, he can tell me how to walk, how to eat my food and how to kiss my wife. Sure he could release him but he would still have to pay the guaranteed money in the contract and I am sure another team would be glad to pick him up. In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. Personally, I hate tattoos. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. Leg Football Tattoos 9. 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. It is up to them, however, I have higher opinions of players who choose not to get tattoos or piercings. I thought, Oh my God! My mate was in and he felt proper awkward.. Now, if he gets all tatted and pierced up like Dennis Rodman, his options will be fewer. If the boss tells you to do something, you do it, or you risk losing your job. A direction to a single employee isnt a policy. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. Russell Westbrook 10. The winner has been LEAKED, Cristiano Ronaldo scores STUNNING first-half hat trick for Al Nassr as he totals 2 HAT-TRICKS IN 3 GAMES. This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. Not a member? To: BIGTROUBLEhow dare you judge people here in such a manner? If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. They want the money too. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. Its none of his business. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of few footballers who do not wear tattoos. Tattoo or not. Richardson has every right to tell Newton not to get Tattoos or piercings. And thats why theyre the Panthers. 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. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. Dwyane Wade 8. If the owners made rules about when the players where allowed to go number 2 you would probably approve. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. the guy owns a team and has a right to employ whomever he chooses to as long as he doesnt discriminate on a very specific set of items. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. I made that point in another post. Its his team so he can do so. In many cases, people use tattoos/piercings as a form of self-expression. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - Any job like that is going to have image standards and moral terpitude clauses. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar. Salman Chaudhary Cmon Cam show a pair! For Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson, he uses his body and tattoos to do so. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Thats what all you widget owners want, right? Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. 3. A guy who has size, strength and perfectly merges RB talent and elite passing skills. As we can see, Fitzgerald has no tattoos, which is kind of rare in the NFL. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. I know many companies you require that no tatoos or piercings be visible. LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. 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! 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. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. Hes not. I see your point and its a good one. Thats just fact. owner doesnt equal king of the world. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. People are giving examples of how things are in the workplace for non-professional athletesbecause (some of) these athletes are often out of touch with the reality of their fans lives. - In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. 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. Blanco hit eight homers for the Diamondbacks in just 37 games played last season. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. (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. The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. Grant Hill 5. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. A perfect example is Robert Kraft and his relationships with his team. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. First I think we need to remember that the NFL is a JOB!