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 bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. I see your point and its a good one. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player (s) to have no tattoos. Thats what all you widget owners want, right? . tattoos He is the best deep threat in NFL and has been waiting to be paid accordingly. Sure he could release him but he would still have to pay the guaranteed money in the contract and I am sure another team would be glad to pick him up. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! That is fine. If you had something worth 500 million dollars, would you be worried what any of the posters on PFT thought? If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. I dont see what the big deal is. That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. The thing is, as the article mentions, it has to be consistant with the business or in this case the franchise. ************************************************** Tourament MakerBattlefy is the simplest way to start, manage, and Cmon Cam show a pair! This Baltimore Ravens fan is chronicling his team's 2021 season in a permanent way -- tattoos for every win. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. Each do it different, but that is the end goal. The reason he does not wear any tattoos is that his father has not allowed him to wear. It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. There just arent that many supremely gifted athletes like Vick out there that can spend virtually no extra time on being a great QB. The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. Michael Finley 3. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? 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). I dont. We already have our Cam Newton. If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. chrisbntx says: With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. This is so ridiculous. Seriously? 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. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. 3. 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. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . Sounds negotiable to me. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. 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. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. Is that unreasonable? Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. I dont have tattoos or any piercings, and I would like to keep it that way. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Wrong. They want the money too. He interviewed for a sales position with a company, and showed up at the interview with an earring. If not, than hes way out of line. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. 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? 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. Believe it or not hes no dummy. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. I can name SEVERAL black players in the league without tatoos and piercings. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. I dont want to see a league where guys that have tattoos are only allowed to be on certain teams because the owners deemed tattoos to be bad for business. should rememberand how could they forgetthat Newton, as a union member, is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that sets out the conditions of his employment. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. 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. Pogba is But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. Not to mention a conduct code. 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. The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player(s) to have no tattoos. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM 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. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. 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 decision to hire "police tattoo experts" to examine NFL players is not only racist, but a really stupid idea, every way you consider it. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. 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. I just want to play football.. If Cam is a decent guy who wants to be a franchise QB hed probably just not get tatoos and piercings anyways. The yankees have the same thing in place. Speaking to an interview he explained: I dont have tattoos because I donate blood very often. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. 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. I have both tattoos and piercings, and if you are willing to judge me by those before even talking to me, I dont want to work or know you. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? 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. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. 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. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. 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. Show me one NFL player without any tattoos and I will show you 15 that do. Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. No. 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. OMG 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. 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. 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. You bring in the best people to help you win. And I it was a strong request, not a demand. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Im in professional services. 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. The 25 Worst Tattoos in the NFL Read your employee manual lately? Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. Football Tattoos For Men The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. Iniesta played for Barcelona for 22 years. If Jerry Richardson is a racist, how come he drafted Newton to be the face of the franchise? There are laws against being singled out like that. owner doesnt equal king of the world. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. They wanted that more than they wanted to stand on principle, piss off Richardson, and take the risk of dropping in the draft. He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. And for that I applaud him. You must appeal to your demographic. In a recent interview on "The Charlie Rose Show", Jerry Richardson recounted a conversation he had with Cam Newton on April 4 in which he asked Newton if he had any tattoos or piercings. Even Cam Newton is winning football games, him being tatted up will have nothing to do with it. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. NFL Players with NFL - I dont see what the big deal is. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. Just ask your grandparents. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. First of all, there is no race issue here. That said, I like what Richardson has said and agree with his right to say it. Cam was hired. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. 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. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. I get it. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. All-Tattooed Team of Major League Baseball 3. Facial feature distorting PEDs are allowed though. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. tattoo WebMiami Sports. Grant Hill 5. so if tom brady went out this offseason and got tatted up then got piercings all over his body, the pats wouldnt want him??? WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Richardson owns the team so he can ask whatever he wants. It happens in many different workplaces. No one can reasonably claim that a tattoo on a players butt affects his appearance. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. Oh my God! He seems like an all around great guy. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? Does anyone actually think if Newton actually got a tattoo(s) or piercing(s), Richardson would actually fire or discipline Newton? (Ive always made sure my tattoos can be covered up when the need arises). - At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. Tattoosshmeh not so much. Thigh Football Tattoos 11. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. People somehow think it is their constitutional right to take a job somewhere and look and do whatever they want because of freewill.incorrect. 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. 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 also placed him on the mythical collegiate, Mt. 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. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. No surprises. That could be construed to be a health and safety issue, particularly in a contact sport. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. Leg Football Tattoos 9. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. Employers (particularly those paying you millions) making these type of desires known is totally reasonable. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? Richardson: Oh yea, by the way no white girls either Cam. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. NFL That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. 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 called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. Tattoos are the new mainstream. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. . Is that legal? But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. Kentucky's Republican governor has appointed former NFL player Derrick Ramsey as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development . it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. I removed my piercings, because its frowned upon in my profession. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. Thats your right. 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. Its his team so he can do so. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. 16. I wouldnt. SMHI wonder if he asked Blaine Gabbert the same thing during their visit. 1.8k Views. First thing he should have asked his new QB is whether he though he could win a Super Bowl. Gareth Bale follows the footsteps of his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and refuses to wear any tattoos. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. Brandon Roy 4. Hernandez's red flags never pointed to murder tattoo Calf Football Tattoos 10. As it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. 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 . Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. These players are supposed to be professionals and are paid like they are. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. Thats just fact. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. Its fact of life. These players represent their respective teams. Tattoos are the new mainstream. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. 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. Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? 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. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. Carolina Panthers' Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton -- No tats, Aug 24, 2011 5:45 AM successful business owners in general (not the rule) tend to be type A personalities that think because they are the boss they can control everything. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. Nikola Jokic. I have no opinion about whether players should have tattoos or not. Madden 20 No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. and no rap music. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. Sadio Mane loves playing football and only football. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? AGAIN. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. Best comment of the day. Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem.
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