Its the voice of reason in an age where the game is getting out of control of the owners. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. you ppl mean nothing, could find a monkey to do your job. He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. 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. James Harden. I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. 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. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. . Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. Big diff to being the face of the franchise and being a backup linebacker.. Richardson has a reasonable point in this manner.. Newton will be the first face in all of the ads for the team and organization.. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. 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 can. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. I have to side with Richardson on this one. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. 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. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. I get 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. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. I said, Do you have any tattoos? I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. This is not so much about race as it is about, the bottom line which is money. I suppose the argument here though is he isolated Cam when others on the Panthers have tatts. 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. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Personally, I hate tattoos. All-Tattooed Team of Major League Baseball If my memory serves me correctly Jerry was a big supporter of the rooney rule. The Yankees have a long standing ban on facial hair and long hair, and thats been working all right for them over the years. Joel Embiid. Employers (particularly those paying you millions) making these type of desires known is totally reasonable. Where in this sentence did Mr. Richardson say he couldnt have a tattoo or any piercings? He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. Its that simple. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? Dwight Howard 6. Shin Football Tattoos 13. If teams want shrink the talent pool they pick from then all the power too them. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. Brandon Roy 4. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Tattoos are the new mainstream. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. Tattoo If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! It also seems to say more than we own your services and borders on we own you. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. But Richardson isnt Newtons father. 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Would I care if he was the face of Packers? How about this.let Cam get the tattoo then rescind his contract and let him sign somewhere else where there is actual talent around him. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. I have no problem with people who love tattoos (I know several) and want to cover their body in them, but just dont complain about your lack of job prospects because you dont look very professional no matter how you dress. 5. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. 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. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). First of all, there is no race issue here. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. The bottom line is the man is saying that right now I dont want you to leave this franchise and we will all benefit from it. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. Why risk losing a commercial deal or something over a tatt. And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? A bigger issue (in my mind) is that an owner shouldnt be able to selectively enforce any policy on any one employee. 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. The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? In many cases, people use tattoos/piercings as a form of self-expression. He should be able to get tattoos, I mean look at major superstar athletes with tattoos. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. 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. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. In the NFL a player does not have that choice and therefore should not be forced into an image he does not want. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. 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. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . Sounds like a real bigot. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. 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. 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. There are trade offs. 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. This is the NFL. And thats why theyre the Panthers. Aug 24, 2011 5:45 AM Hes going to represent a whole franchise. Comparing this to typical workplaces LOL!!! If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. owner doesnt equal king of the world. and not that cool old school. Personal individuality and freedoms are being taken more and more by corporations that see their workforce as disposable and easily replaceable, hence, they believe they can tell you what to think, who to be, what you do with your body, they monitor what you say on facebook, twitter, and other social media in order to try to stifle personal opinions and thoughts. Richardson has every right to tell Newton not to get Tattoos or piercings. 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. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Tattoo's Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. All types of races have tattoos and piercings. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. tattoos Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. Its the same deal here. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? Cam Newton has no opportunity, zero, to find gainful employment in his chosen field other than to work for JR. Im a bleeding heart liberal, but believe Richardson is within his rights here, and its to Cams best interest. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. Is that legal? 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. Cam was hired. Football Tattoos For Men A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. Thread starter dolfan313; S Hmmmmm, 3octaveFart says: @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. While my personal preference is in alignment with Richardson, I am not ok with the implication that it is a requirement. I. 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. Its one thing to ask fans to spend a thousand bucks on season tickets; its another thing entirely to convince a corporation to spend a quarter-million dollars on a luxury box for one season, or millions of dollars for high-profile advertising space. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. Best Tattoos of the 2013 NFL Draft Class thats where again i have issue. Got it. Shoulder Football Tattoos 12. 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. Thats just fact. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? I have no problem with asking players. Believe it or not hes no dummy. Chris Paul 2. We want is not the same as I order or you must. If the Panthers owner feels that a certain outcome will lead to better marketing and sales while also happening to agree with his values then why shouldnt he say he wants that outcome? 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. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. Side Football Tattoos 8. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player (s) to have no tattoos. And as for the senile comments, hes made more money than the Beatles selling burgers and biscuits. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? LOL, Richardson is senile. 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. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. 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 In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. Most fans will still come, even if they think the player is not a role model. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. 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. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. These players represent their respective teams. But he would be smart to play along. Most other teams expect to win. Salman Chaudhary SMHI wonder if he asked Blaine Gabbert the same thing during their visit. NBA Players Without Tattoos It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. Many athletes get tattoos to honor those who have influenced their careers or to represent themselves positively through art. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. That is fine. (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. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. Best comment of the day. Its fact of life. And, with that change, youre right. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? 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 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. 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. George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. Previous to this article, I was down on Cameron Newton. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules The yankees have the same thing in place. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. 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. tattoos End of story. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar.
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