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. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. But to single Cam out specifically, esp since hes black, is tainted with the stench of blatant racism. He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. 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. Web13) Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Jesus and Mary tattooes. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. If Cam is a decent guy who wants to be a franchise QB hed probably just not get tatoos and piercings anyways. Thats what all you widget owners want, right? Tattoosshmeh not so much. He said, No, sir. 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$$. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). 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. We can pretend were past this as a society, but unfortunately were not. Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. I dont. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Who Will Win The Premier League Golden Boot For The 2021/22 Season? I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. This is not so much about race as it is about, the bottom line which is money. But he would be smart to play along. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. I wouldnt. . Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. 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. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. Joel Embiid. WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. Where is the option for Yes, but players dont have to follow it. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! 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. Denver Broncos. Is a tattoo unprofessional? There are laws against being singled out like that. First I think we need to remember that the NFL is a JOB! You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. People somehow think it is their constitutional right to take a job somewhere and look and do whatever they want because of freewill.incorrect. freedomispopular says: NFL 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. Are you guys Fn kidding me? The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. Here is a list of popular unblocked games that fall under the WTF category: I Want to Be the Guy A platformer game in which the player must navigate a series of challenging levels and defeat a series of bosses. All-Tattooed Team of Major League Baseball Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. My job gets done the same whether I have hair like repunzel or Im completely bald, whether I have a collared shirt on or not, whether I have piercings or not, or whether I have tattoos or not. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. - This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. He seems like an all around great guy. You guys side with the people in power on everything. tattoos Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Terrelle Pryor. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. Cam does not have an issue with it. No visible tattoos and no piercings has been a policy at every job Ive ever had. Tattoo's Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Your poll question says telling players which is a problem. Comparing this to typical workplaces LOL!!! I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). It is really a little on the stupid side. 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. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Is that unreasonable? My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. I hate tattos, that being said, if I were Cams friend, I would be advising him to go out and get some ink, ASAP. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. 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. At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. Jason Thompson 9. 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. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. Tattoo or not. This is the NFL not Wallstreet. Side Football Tattoos 8. there are TONS of reasons people get the tats they do. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. drmonkeyarmy says: NFL QB with tattoos shouldn't be (Ive always made sure my tattoos can be covered up when the need arises). So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? The yankees do the same stuff in baseball. I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. 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 . That may hold true for fans. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. Without Tattoos Best comment of the day. He is the best deep threat in NFL and has been waiting to be paid accordingly. If your view is so clouded and cant see thru it, I have no need for your job or your friendship. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. 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. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. Guess again. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Thats your right. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? The reality is that this is a business and if you turn off your customers, you hurt the profit. Best Tattoos of the 2013 NFL Draft Class mnfaninaz says: Of course teams have the right to at least request this. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. 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. 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? Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. The problem I have with this is that Newton is probably the only player on the panthers that has to abide by these rules. Correct, no different, but still stupid. 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. Its his team so he can do so. Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. 5. ============================== I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? And for that I applaud him. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? I. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. Brandon Roy 4. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. Its his team. Let your play do the talking. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. As the face of the organization for (presumably, if everything goes well) the next 10+ years, if not for life, you want to roll out a conservative image. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. NFL Players As others have pointed out, the Yankees enforce a dress code for their players. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. LOL, Richardson is senile. NOW that is FUNNY. - Good keep it that way. That is total BS. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. The main reason Ronaldo does not have tattoos is that he donates blood regularly. owner doesnt equal king of the world. Thigh Football Tattoos 11. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. These players are supposed to be professionals and are paid like they are. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Or says something stupid. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Not a member? So, Richardson is right and I would be the same way, if it were my business. That is the way the world works. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. 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. However you cant tackle by the shoulder pads and sometimes players get flagged because when they have the hair it LOOKS like the pads. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . This interview took place BEFORE the draft. 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. 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. He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. Sounds negotiable to me. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. He is just one of many muslim footballers without tattoos. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. Can somebody find out if Jerry ever asked these questions to a white player? Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. Got it. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? Chest Football Tattoos 6. 1. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. The reason could be that he is still too young for tattoos on his body. 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. Its the voice of reason in an age where the game is getting out of control of the owners. It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. And such is life! Even Jerry Jones is smarter than that. He said, No, sir. Not to mention a conduct code. 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. How many bankers have you come across with facial tattoos and lip rings? He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. If Cam chooses to do something contrary to the owners wishes then Richardson will no doubt calculate it when decided to resign him or not. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. As it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. Aug 24, 2011 9:30 AM Name one great leader to have earrings or other visible piercings. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. BUT I think im reading into Richardsons intentions the face of the franchise will make both of them money if he is clean of those markings.
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