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But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. 5. 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. ************************************************** Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. 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. While I disagree with Richardson on many many things. 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. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. 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. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. Virgil Van Dijk Gets A Huge Compliment From Michael Owen. 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. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. AGAIN. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. Hand Football Tattoos Thats it. 5. 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 . This is the NFL. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. 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. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. 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. Im a banker. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. I dont see what the big deal is. But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. 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. Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! Tattoos and piercings are a little different, if theyre covered (or removed), when in uniform, I dont think they shouldnt be an issue. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Guess again. it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. OMG David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. Nikola Jokic. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. Believe it or not hes no dummy. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. 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. my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. Joel Embiid. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? This is going to sound stereotypical but I would expect to see the tattoos in the auto repair shop, county fair, machine shop, steel mill while not seeing them in the operating room, court room, bank, schools and restaurants. I. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job.. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. Instead they are becoming more involved in the Global Business that their team is and investing their personal time into the players, employees, and teams. Most employers have some sort of dress code employees must stick to-even our military when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? Pogba is the only man utd players without tattoos in our list. Cam: WTF!!!!! who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. Oh my God! 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WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. No wonder the panthers blow. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. 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 not, than hes way out of line. 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? Why risk losing a commercial deal or something over a tatt. If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. 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. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? You want no tats or piercings? Thankfully, the tattoos didn't stop 25-year-old Kaepernick from getting an NFL job. Are you guys Fn kidding me? A bigger issue (in my mind) is that an owner shouldnt be able to selectively enforce any policy on any one employee. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. theres a big difference between an owner of a business and the owner of a sports team that alot of you are not mentioning. Not a member? Leg Football Tattoos 9. 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 I dont. Cam Newton Just Checked his map and realized hes in that country called AMERICA. 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. 3. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. I believe they both come from religious families. All types of races have tattoos and piercings. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. The New York Yankees have similar policies with being clean and neat looking. The NFL has punished several players for violating the leagues personal conduct policy, some without criminal charges. This is way different. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. 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. . EvalAngell 7 years ago #11 While I can't tell you which players don't have tattoos, I can tell you that offensive linemen always have the worst ones. The first one relates to the pre-draft meeting between Richardson and quarterback Cam Newton. owner doesnt equal king of the world. I bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. 1. Its a whole lot easier to sell big business on a nice-looking, clean cut young man like Cam Newton, as opposed to a player like Chris Johnson with all the hair, tattoos, and gold teeth. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. I dont care what why he tries to spin it, those comments were clearly racist.. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. drmonkeyarmy says: 22 million or needles in my nose and ears? 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 . I for one do not mind a boss/owner being allowed to dictate to his employees what they can or can not wear, decorate, etc Cam was drafted and signed a contract with the team to play in Carolina. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . In many cases, people use tattoos/piercings as a form of self-expression. end of story. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? Umm I think hes paid to play be the face of the franchise and be a mentor to people..with that being said u can have tattoos and still be that..tattoos dont determine the kind of person you arelet JR frown about it I bet if he does get them and have good yrs doing his rookie contract he will get an new contract regardless..sometimes employees dont see eye to eye with there bosses anyway. New York Yankees veteran left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday because of an infected wound he got from a recent tattoo procedure, the club announced. Your poll question says telling players which is a problem. Fines? This is funny. . Heck no. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. Bicep Football Tattoos 3. At 18-9, the 76ers lead the Eastern Conference. 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. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. 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. They should call this site OldFogeyTalk instead. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. I have no problem with asking players. Its his team. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. 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. George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. 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. 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. 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. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. If your view is so clouded and cant see thru it, I have no need for your job or your friendship. Learn how your comment data is processed. I see your point and its a good one. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. Why all the indignation because the owner wants the face of his franchise to be Wheaties cereal cover material? 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. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer. but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. Youre right. Sounds like a real bigot. 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. People always look way too deep into things. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. that some of you morons mentioned. 1.8k Views. Tattoos are the new mainstream. The man who was the first to hire a first ever owner to hire a black man as a HC, the first to ever hire a Hispanic as a HC and the first ever to hire a female executive? Gareth Bale follows the footsteps of his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and refuses to wear any tattoos. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM You meant isnt in the last sentence, phaktor. If Newton wants a tat, wait until youre washed up in 4 years. If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. you ppl mean nothing, could find a monkey to do your job. 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. He said, No, sir. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. he should be allowed to get a BUST tattoo on his forehead. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. Russell Westbrook 10. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. It is not unreasonable that owners want them to be non controvertial and risk alienating their fan base. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. And, with that change, youre right. The main reason Ronaldo does not have tattoos is that he donates blood regularly. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. If my memory serves me correctly Jerry was a big supporter of the rooney rule. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. Aug 24, 2011 9:30 AM He didnt draft the guy and then say theses things. We want to keep no tattoos, no piercings, and I think youve got a very nice haircut., Interjected the host: You sound like a Lombardi., Said Richardson, No, I just sound reasonable to me.. 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. You must appeal to your demographic. 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. Cmon Cam show a pair! He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. 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. 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?). Is that fair? NOW that is FUNNY. The reality is that this is a business and if you turn off your customers, you hurt the profit. Cam liked what he heard, Richardson liked what he saw and heard. Richardson: Oh yea, by the way no white girls either Cam. Thigh Football Tattoos 11. Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. These JR backers are really excited about being model employees and doing what your boss says. Is that unreasonable? Back Football Tattoos 7. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. Such is life. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. 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. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. The yankees have the same thing in place. 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. Grant Hill 5. End of story. Blanco hit eight homers for the Diamondbacks in just 37 games played last season. 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. employees do have rights. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. What flies in NY or even the ATL may not work in the Charlotte market. 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. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. But anyway, he is a classy player but we wouldnt be surprised to see him in a tattoo shop. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. Its not like this is new. I have to side with Richardson on this one. I have never worked for a company, as an adult, that did not have a visible tattoo policy. They dont have to work at the establishment. 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.

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