Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. 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. 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. Fun games We value your privacy We and our partners store and/or No. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. 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. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. he should be allowed to get a BUST tattoo on his forehead. Personally, I hate tattoos. 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. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player(s) to have no tattoos. That being said if Newton is going to be the face of the franchise the Panthers have the right to tell him the image they want him to portray. Yeah, I think owners have every right to decide whats important to them in building their brand, including whether their most marketable player has tattoos. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! Dwight Howard 6. that some of you morons mentioned. NFL Players McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. 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! I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. While I disagree with Richardson on many many things. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. Thats it. I commend Richardson for saying what is on his mind and being upfront with Cam Newton. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. 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. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. And as for the senile comments, hes made more money than the Beatles selling burgers and biscuits. 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. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. It is really a little on the stupid side. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. A guy who has size, strength and perfectly merges RB talent and elite passing skills. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. I have no problem with asking players. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. you ppl mean nothing, could find a monkey to do your job. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. Im in professional services. This reminds me of the Yankees and their no facial hair except mustaches rule. He should just say no thanks, go get a couple of tats and sign with the Colts for less money and he can sit behind Manning. my issue is this: sure companies can dictate how you show up and act at work, i get that. ************************************************** Personal individuality and freedoms are being taken more and more by corporations that see their workforce as disposable and easily replaceable, hence, they believe they can tell you what to think, who to be, what you do with your body, they monitor what you say on facebook, twitter, and other social media in order to try to stifle personal opinions and thoughts. The New York Yankees have similar policies with being clean and neat looking. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? 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. Let your play do the talking. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. Jerry is old school. I have said more than once that if scientists went into the lab to design the perfect QB they would emerge with Cam Newton. Is that legal? Were as free and wild as we were in the 70s, just not as successful as then and the early 80s. He is just one of many muslim footballers without tattoos. ************************************************** No visible tattoos and no piercings has been a policy at every job Ive ever had. Julius, you may be the best DE in the league but I dont want my best player to have tattoos, so GTFO. tattoos 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. I get it. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. You can ask them, not tell them. I hate tattos, that being said, if I were Cams friend, I would be advising him to go out and get some ink, ASAP. I guess it is a fair assumption you have never heard of the CFL, UFL or Arena Football League. 4. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Even Jerry Jones is smarter than that. Without Tattoos Hes not. Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. Cmon Cam show a pair! Big diff to being the face of the franchise and being a backup linebacker.. Richardson has a reasonable point in this manner.. Newton will be the first face in all of the ads for the team and organization.. And I dont want you hanging around that no-good tyrone or that shank shaquanda!. 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. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? NFL He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. Cam liked what he heard, Richardson liked what he saw and heard. I wouldnt. . We can pretend were past this as a society, but unfortunately were not. Youre right. theres a big difference between an owner of a business and the owner of a sports team that alot of you are not mentioning. I think the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. Cam does not have an issue with it. Correct, no different, but still stupid. Michael Redd 12-26-2008, 05:39 PM #38 TMAC-RAPTORS Sharpshooter Join Date Oct 2008 Posts 2,173 Re: Name 10 current black players without 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. And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? This is funny. 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. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. You want no tats or piercings? While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. 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. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. By that I mean.obsessively controlling and a little bit gay. 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?). End of story. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. Show me one NFL player without any tattoos and I will show you 15 that do. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. Your poll question says telling players which is a problem. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. NOW that is FUNNY. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. There are laws against being singled out like that. Chris Paul 2. Best Tattoos of the 2013 NFL Draft Class He interviewed for a sales position with a company, and showed up at the interview with an earring. But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. 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. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. . U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. Ike Diogu 7. 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. For someone who nearly died a few years ago and had to undergo a quadruple bypass, he has an odd way of showing an appreciation for life. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. If teams want shrink the talent pool they pick from then all the power too them. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. is. Translation: Dont want to scare white people. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. This is not so much about race as it is about, the bottom line which is money. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. I know I dont. Learn how your comment data is processed. He should just play Madden. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. 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. Carolina Panthers' Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton -- No tats, Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos as it prohibited in his religion Islam. He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! Best comment of the day. And, with that change, youre right. Keyonta AlexanderHe is considered a great military leader and was Seriously? 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. Now, if he gets all tatted and pierced up like Dennis Rodman, his options will be fewer. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. Oh my God! Be sure to also read best tattoo ideas and designs for football lovers. Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. 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. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. Denver Broncos. The main reason Ronaldo does not have tattoos is that he donates blood regularly. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. tattoo updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am Welcome to the real world Jerry. Its outrageous and racist and pretty damn normal. My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. Shin Football Tattoos 13. This is absurd! In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. The recent fight and shooting at the Raider-Niner game last weekend was a huge red flag. Salman Chaudhary you dont get labor protection for discrimination against tats, piercings, smoking, having kids, being a Nazi or any one of a multitude of personal traits. 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. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. I believe they both come from religious families. You bring in the best people to help you win. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? Its his team. 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. Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. 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? Not to mention a conduct code. 3. How many bankers have you come across with facial tattoos and lip rings? Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. Operation Sports Forums > Football > Madden NFL Football > Madden Will work with any roster or draft class but doesn't have tattoos for any player without face scan. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. I dont care what why he tries to spin it, those comments were clearly racist.. 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. 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. NFL Player Tattoos Aug 24, 2011 6:29 AM Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. 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. This is pretty standard. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Tattoos are the new mainstream. 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. Thats just the way it is. Although I do understand his rationale. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. 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. Cmon Cam show a pair! He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). Jerry is old school Plain and simple. 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. And such is life! without tattoos I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. Or says something stupid. 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. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos Speaking to an interview he explained: I dont have tattoos because I donate blood very often. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. I have never worked for a company, as an adult, that did not have a visible tattoo policy. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? owner doesnt equal king of the world. While Im sure Richardson is an old-school guy who has low regard for any manner of body ornamentation, this isnt so much about Jerry imposing his own personal values on a player; its a matter of maintaining and maximizing Cams image and marketability, particularly as it relates to the corporate sector. He said, No, sir. 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. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. . Leg Football Tattoos 9. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. It might be just me, but I care a lot more about how a player acts on and off the field than about how many body mods they have. Its none of his business. Take Donald Driver for examplehe wears two big earrings and it looks like (from a quick google image search) he has some tattoos on his arms. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. Its one thing to ask fans to spend a thousand bucks on season tickets; its another thing entirely to convince a corporation to spend a quarter-million dollars on a luxury box for one season, or millions of dollars for high-profile advertising space. 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$$. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of few footballers who do not wear tattoos. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. 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. If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. Arent there baseball teams that dictate whether a player can grow a beard? Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! Jason Thompson 9. My employer has a policy of no visible tattoos. 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. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. NFL Players with These players represent their respective teams. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Web1. the NFL really this stupid I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. You meant isnt in the last sentence, phaktor. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. I just want to play football.. Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. He seems like an all around great guy. Its his team so he can do so. 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. He certainly has a right to do whatever he wants. A sign of maturity would be to not get the tats to appease the owner and not really give a crap about it either. It happens in many different workplaces. But I believe what Richardson is doing is to save face and not create any unwarranted stereotypes or problems within his organization. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress.
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