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. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? 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. 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. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. James Harden. I want the best image I can get for my product and that means different things for different places. I disagree with the assertion. 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 . By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. This is funny. And such is life! Everybody has made good points in this discussion. The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. i think a TON of people are missing the point. employees do have rights. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? 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. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. This is kin to Cowherd making his point that Romo needs to take that damn backwards baseball cap off.. Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis. Once Mike learned that he needed to put in the extra time he became a much more successful pro QB and not just a freakish hybrid RB. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Gareth Bale follows the footsteps of his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and refuses to wear any tattoos. 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. ************************************************** Wow the readers on this sight make me sick sometimes. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. Hmmmmm, 3octaveFart says: However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. This is absurd! Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. The recent fight and shooting at the Raider-Niner game last weekend was a huge red flag. If Newton doesnt like it, get them and let Richardson trade him for it. They want the money too. 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.. And for that I applaud him. Previous to this article, I was down on Cameron Newton. I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. 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! OMG Carolina expects its players to look nice. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. 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. 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. Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. 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 . . If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. He should be able to get tattoos, I mean look at major superstar athletes with tattoos. A guy who has size, strength and perfectly merges RB talent and elite passing skills. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. 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. Thats your right. Sounds negotiable to me. But to single Cam out specifically, esp since hes black, is tainted with the stench of blatant racism. he should be allowed to get a BUST tattoo on his forehead. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. 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. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. Tattoos and piercings are a little different, if theyre covered (or removed), when in uniform, I dont think they shouldnt be an issue. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. I have to side with Richardson on this one. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. 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. Seriously though, were talking about grown men who have families of their own yet Richardson wants to treat them like children. All types of races have tattoos and piercings. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? So what if hes old school. NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. WebNFL players without Tattoos. Do it all in one complete sports tournament management system. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. 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. Most other teams expect to win. 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. Richardson owns the team so he can ask whatever he wants. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. Is that fair? Its like any other job. There are laws against being singled out like that. And uh, I am a Raider fan. Thread starter dolfan313; S Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. 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. Would he have desired the came from Brady or Manning? - Who Will Win The Premier League Golden Boot For The 2021/22 Season? And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. You want no tats or piercings? What this article reveals to me is that at some point in Richardsons thought process, it occurred to him that a BLACK QB will be leading his team and he wants to make sure that that potential team leader kept his appearance a certain way. 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. chrisbntx says: Hell, even the military is getting picking about where they want their Marines, soldiers, airmen or sailors to get tats. Cam: WTF!!!!! 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. Where in this sentence did Mr. Richardson say he couldnt have a tattoo or any piercings? On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. Shoulder Football Tattoos 12. 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. Paul Pogba. Personally, I hate tattoos. Guy lost his mind, your paying him for his play, not to tell him what to wear.& way go Raiders!!! These players represent their respective teams. He seems like an all around great guy. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. Back Football Tattoos 7. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. That is the way the world works. 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. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. But Richardson isnt Newtons father. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. im not sure why the first reaction to all these stories where the league seeks to impose some sort of standard on its players has to be negative. David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. 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. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. 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! The players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class have no shortage of impressive tattoos. most companies will take the angle that you can get em if you want, just dont show em at work, and i think thats fair. Cam does not have an issue with it. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. He said, No, sir. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? My employer has a policy of no visible tattoos. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice Its not like this is new. That may hold true for fans. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. 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. 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. Hand Football Tattoos I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. It is up to them, however, I have higher opinions of players who choose not to get tattoos or piercings. Oh this is NOT gonna get 8 pages of comments about how bad this man is out of his mind Nope lol wow. That is fine. 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. Iniesta played for Barcelona for 22 years. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. 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. Correct, no different, but still stupid. ************************************************** yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. He will not fine or discipline him, but what it will do is strain the relationship between the two. This is way different. 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. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. Jerry is old school. If you had something worth 500 million dollars, would you be worried what any of the posters on PFT thought? Aug 24, 2011 8:24 AM I guess it is a fair assumption you have never heard of the CFL, UFL or Arena Football League. 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. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. You CAN tackle by the hair. Its fact of life. 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. As it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. However, Richardson definitely has control issues, so Newton would be smart not to make this an issue. Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. Ike Diogu 7. 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?). He should just play Madden. I see your point and its a good one. You meant isnt in the last sentence, phaktor. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. But Earrings denote immaturity. 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). This reminds me of the Yankees and their no facial hair except mustaches rule. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. No wonder the panthers blow. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. Not to mention a conduct code. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. Thats just fact. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. I dont really like JR but it doesnt sound like he told Newton he isnt allowed to get tattoos or piercings, he was just letting him know he would prefer he doesnt. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of few footballers who do not wear tattoos. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. The reason he does not wear any tattoos is that his father has not allowed him to wear. This while working in Chicago. That being saiduntil the NFL states itI dont think the individual owners have the right as they are just pieces of the whole organization. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Artwork on his neck, arms and any area that is exposed outside of normal clothing and the uniform should be cool. The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. To tell Cam in this way borders on taking away his freedom on speech through written expression. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. 5. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. Cmon Cam show a pair! The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. 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. Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. As for Richardson not wanting Cam to get tats or piercings, its his team and he can request or demand how his players look on the field or in front of the press. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. It was simply a job interview. You can. The first one relates to the pre-draft meeting between Richardson and quarterback Cam Newton. Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. Richardson is an idiot. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. thats where again i have issue. Kentucky's Republican governor has appointed former NFL player Derrick Ramsey as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development . Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. 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. Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. I think the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. Even Jerry Jones is smarter than that. 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. 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. Register now! 16. Blanco hit eight homers for the Diamondbacks in just 37 games played last season. I bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. 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. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. 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. People somehow think it is their constitutional right to take a job somewhere and look and do whatever they want because of freewill.incorrect. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. I have no problem with asking players. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. I wouldnt. If the bank guaranteed me 22 million bucks in exchange for not mutilating my body, im pretty sure im gonna take that deal. Tattoos and piercings say exactly that. I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? Hes an extremely handsome man, and with a little success on the field, can parlay that into a lucrative marketing deal. If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. Chris Paul. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. Side Football Tattoos 8. 3. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. so if tom brady went out this offseason and got tatted up then got piercings all over his body, the pats wouldnt want him??? Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. We already have our Cam Newton. First I think we need to remember that the NFL is a JOB! 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 Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. 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. 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. 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. Show me one NFL player without any tattoos and I will show you 15 that do. 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. To: BIGTROUBLEhow dare you judge people here in such a manner? Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. 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. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? 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. Its none of his business. Its that simple. drmonkeyarmy says: The most successful franchise in the history of sports: Yankees have been doing that for years. He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. 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. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. Im in professional services. I have no opinion about whether players should have tattoos or not. but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. 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. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. 1.8k Views. There are enough teams that dont care about tattoos and piercings that I dont think that will be Newtons issue, assuming he has the make-up to live up to his athletic talent. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. Forearm Football Tattoos 2. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. Read your employee manual lately? Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. I hate tattos, that being said, if I were Cams friend, I would be advising him to go out and get some ink, ASAP. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. 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. I suppose the argument here though is he isolated Cam when others on the Panthers have tatts. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Wrong. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? Web1. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. Let your play do the talking. Thats it. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. 6 of 19 against the bengals. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. 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?
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