Am I saying Richardson is a racists? This is so ridiculous. -. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. is. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. 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. In 2014, tattoos returned with "Madden NFL 15" for just one player: Colin Kaepernick. 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. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? All types of races have tattoos and piercings. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. Chris Paul 2. Michael Finley 3. 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. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. 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. If the owner of a club wants to project an image, and said player wants to continue to work for that owner, then he should do everything possible to work with the owner. And uh, I am a Raider fan. Chest Football Tattoos 6. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? How many would just harbor a disdain and not address it? yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. However, Richardson definitely has control issues, so Newton would be smart not to make this an issue. If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. if he doesnt want him to have tqtoos or piercings, he has every right to request that. Personally, I hate tattoos. He held up a photo of Steve Smith and said, Yeah, basically just dont be like this., Just take a look around the league If owners seriously considered only signing players who looked like choir boys they wouldnt even be able to field a team. Welcome to the real world Jerry. 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. There just arent that many supremely gifted athletes like Vick out there that can spend virtually no extra time on being a great QB. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. Jason Thompson 9. They wanted that more than they wanted to stand on principle, piss off Richardson, and take the risk of dropping in the draft. Take Donald Driver for examplehe wears two big earrings and it looks like (from a quick google image search) he has some tattoos on his arms. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Virgil Van Dijk Gets A Huge Compliment From Michael Owen. 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. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. I have said more than once that if scientists went into the lab to design the perfect QB they would emerge with Cam Newton. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. Im a banker. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. 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. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. However, what Cam does with his body outside the realm of being in shape, keeping himself healthy and making sure he is prepared to lead the team effectively, is none of the owners business. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. Aug 24, 2011 8:24 AM 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. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. 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. My boss wont let me have visible tats or piercings (I work for a bank, where I am a member of senior management). ************************************************** The notion that teams would try to make players into non-threatening billboards seems more than a little heavy-handed, even if its done in the name of growing the pie to the benefit of teams and players alike. LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). Even Cam Newton is winning football games, him being tatted up will have nothing to do with it. Jerry is old school Plain and simple. Though, he usually likes to show off his collection of cars that he has deserved. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. 5. Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. I want the best image I can get for my product and that means different things for different places. 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. 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 my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? Dwight Howard 6. People always look way too deep into things. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? Solid Oak Sketches filed suit on Monday in New York federal court, saying that particular tattoos depicted on players in the recent game NBA2K16 was the company's copyrighted work. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of few footballers who do not wear tattoos. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. 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 . So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. Fines? Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. End of story. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. 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. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. Ike Diogu 7. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. 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. I made that point in another post. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job.. I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. Not a big deal though, most employers want employees to look professional. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. While my personal preference is in alignment with Richardson, I am not ok with the implication that it is a requirement. This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. But to single Cam out specifically, esp since hes black, is tainted with the stench of blatant racism. Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. I see your point and its a good one. But he would be smart to play along. And thats why theyre the Panthers. The yankees do the same stuff in baseball. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. 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. and second, since when did just having a tat make you immoral for some reason? No wonder the panthers blow. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. ************************************************** Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. Big Cat Richardson said he was aggressive in FREE AGENCY- Ha, signed NO ONE NEW-ran off Julius Peppers whom Chicago loves and traded for Gregg Olson which is not a free agency signing To dictate what a person can do is ok if you dont sell and make your HUGE PROFITS from Grease filled Bonjangles doublely fried chicken & Hardees Big Fat burgers which is cloggin up arteries in the south causing heart attacks & OBEeSITY- And he basically didnt get crap for his hardass stand in the CBA Cam Newton must be thinkin your players suck and no wonder this team sucks- he is smoke and mirrors- what he gonna say when they go 1-15? Side Football Tattoos 8. I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. Web13) Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Jesus and Mary tattooes. (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. 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. Comparing this to typical workplaces LOL!!! Denver Broncos. WebMiami Sports. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. It is really a little on the stupid side. 5. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. It is up to them, however, I have higher opinions of players who choose not to get tattoos or piercings. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not? As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. 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. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? Tattoos are the new mainstream. Cam: WTF!!!!! Gareth Bale follows the footsteps of his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and refuses to wear any tattoos. However, here are the rules that I want you to play with. Some are police officers who are willing to take a bullet to protect your stupid a##. 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. Carolina expects its players to look nice. Its not about race or slavery or any of that other B.S. Thread starter dolfan313; S Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. In the wake of the Aaron Hernandez arrest, some eyebrows were raised at the news that authorities were scanning his vast array of tattoos for evidence of gang connections. I do understand that things can be taken to the extreme to the point of alienating people even though your behavior is perfect (its harder to relate to someone with multiple facial piercings and a grill than someone without those things)but overall I think its overkill to say no tats/piercings at all. Its his team so he can do so. That is fine. Is that legal? Each do it different, but that is the end goal. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. 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. As usual the folks here are writing an article about nothing to create page hits and controversy. Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis i think a TON of people are missing the point. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. 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. Cam Newton Just Checked his map and realized hes in that country called AMERICA. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. 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. I disagree with the assertion. This is the NFL not Wallstreet. im not a supporter of owner meddling in his employees personal time. 22 million or needles in my nose and ears? A sign of maturity would be to not get the tats to appease the owner and not really give a crap about it either. 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. With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. 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. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. Is that unreasonable? I can name SEVERAL black players in the league without tatoos and piercings. Hell, even the military is getting picking about where they want their Marines, soldiers, airmen or sailors to get tats. Thats it. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. As one of the fastest players in the NFL, Mike Wallace puts fear in opposing secondaries. chrisbntx says: 1.8k Views. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. Not a member? who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. You CAN tackle by the hair. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. Guess again. There are laws against being singled out like that. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. 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. 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. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. Lighten up people. Hand Football Tattoos Oh this is NOT gonna get 8 pages of comments about how bad this man is out of his mind Nope lol wow. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. Im in professional services. The problem I have with this is that Newton is probably the only player on the panthers that has to abide by these rules. Its simpleIf you want to play in the NFL you have to follow rules. The league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. At 18-9, the 76ers lead the Eastern Conference. Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Rushmore. I dont see what the big deal is. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. 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? Brandon Roy 4. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. 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. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. 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. Though Newton cant be disciplined for getting a tattoo or a piercing or multiple of either, Richardson has made his wishes clear and hed likely be unhappy if Newton defies them. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. 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. Tattoosshmeh not so much. Who Will Win The Premier League Golden Boot For The 2021/22 Season? If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. I commend Richardson for saying what is on his mind and being upfront with Cam Newton. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. I dont see what the big deal is. mnfaninaz says: The Hip Hop culture cost the NBA a lot of money. Operation Sports Forums > Football > Madden NFL Football > Madden Will work with any roster or draft class but doesn't have tattoos for any player without face scan. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. 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. And I dont want you hanging around that no-good tyrone or that shank shaquanda!. 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. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. He should just say no thanks, go get a couple of tats and sign with the Colts for less money and he can sit behind Manning. Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. I hate tattos, that being said, if I were Cams friend, I would be advising him to go out and get some ink, ASAP. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. 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 Baltimore Ravens fan is chronicling his team's 2021 season in a permanent way -- tattoos for every win. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. 3. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. Its his team. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? And, with that change, youre right. What makes you part of the team is not the draft but the contract that is signed, which most NFL contract do have a morality/ dress code clause look at Plexico Buress and others who violate their teams contracts by doing stupid things. Employers (particularly those paying you millions) making these type of desires known is totally reasonable. In the NFL a player does not have that choice and therefore should not be forced into an image he does not want. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? 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, 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. George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance.