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. No wonder the panthers blow. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. Most employers have some sort of dress code employees must stick to-even our military when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Tattoos and piercings say exactly that. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? That said, I like what Richardson has said and agree with his right to say it. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? 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. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. He certainly has a right to do whatever he wants. And for that I applaud him. owners of a business dont actively seek out 1 person, they set a standard that all applicants have to adhere to. Tattoosshmeh not so much. If Cam is a decent guy who wants to be a franchise QB hed probably just not get tatoos and piercings anyways. 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. Is that unreasonable? Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. 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. Embiid is currently enjoying one of the best seasons in his career, averaging 29.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. No. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. 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. Of course teams have the right to at least request this. It happens in many different workplaces. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. Lighten up people. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. Is that fair? Chris Paul 2. Chest Football Tattoos 6. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - . no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules 1. Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. Tattoos are the new mainstream. But anyway, he is a classy player but we wouldnt be surprised to see him in a tattoo shop. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. SMHI wonder if he asked Blaine Gabbert the same thing during their visit. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. 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. And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? chrisbntx says: Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. I. More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not? But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. Thigh Football Tattoos 11. . this, however, is taking it a step further by dictating how cam can look when hes not at work. Aug 24, 2011 6:29 AM All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. Joel Embiid. Ike Diogu 7. I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. I am the biggest Panthers fan and Cam Newtons most staunch supporter(and he needs it in Charlotte), since his first game against Clemson last year. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Would he have desired the came from Brady or Manning? that some of you morons mentioned. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. For Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson, he uses his body and tattoos to do so. All types of races have tattoos and piercings. 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. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. owner doesnt equal king of the world. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? He seems like an all around great guy. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. I made that point in another post. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. 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. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. 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. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. Cam Newton Just Checked his map and realized hes in that country called AMERICA. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. Are you guys Fn kidding me? If the bank guaranteed me 22 million bucks in exchange for not mutilating my body, im pretty sure im gonna take that deal. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. A player on a team is a product you market with a certain image it wishes to promote and portrayand you want the face of it to be as clean as a whistle. You can ask them, not tell them. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. Terrelle Pryor. 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. The yankees have the same thing in place. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. 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. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. This is way different. 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. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. Speaking to an interview he explained: I dont have tattoos because I donate blood very often. This is funny. thats where again i have issue. 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.. 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. Many athletes get tattoos to honor those who have influenced their careers or to represent themselves positively through art. If Newton doesnt like it, get them and let Richardson trade him for it. They just want the most talented guys. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. There are very few that can pull off reasonable tattoos, and none that can pull off piercings. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. AGAIN. The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. i think a TON of people are missing the point. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. you cant simply tell your female employees to wear low cut shirts for example. Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. I want the best image I can get for my product and that means different things for different places. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). By that I mean.obsessively controlling and a little bit gay. Heck no. 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. Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. Bicep Football Tattoos 3. It is really a little on the stupid side. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. A bigger issue (in my mind) is that an owner shouldnt be able to selectively enforce any policy on any one employee. nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. Sadio Mane loves playing football and only football. Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. He will not fine or discipline him, but what it will do is strain the relationship between the two. End of story. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. 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. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. These JR backers are really excited about being model employees and doing what your boss says. Most other teams expect to win. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. 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. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. To all the posters that have said some variaton of if he doesnt like it, work somewhere else or I own a business and my employees do as they are told the guy was drafted. Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. Let your play do the talking. cam wont get to draw that line. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. 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. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. 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. Cam: WTF!!!!! 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. 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. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player(s) to have no tattoos. Comparing this to typical workplaces LOL!!! it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. He looked at me with such disgust. If not, than hes way out of line. 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?). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. People always look way too deep into things. 27 world championships later, maybe they are onto something. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. Tattoos are the new mainstream. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am 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 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. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. 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! However, here are the rules that I want you to play with. Does anyone actually think if Newton actually got a tattoo(s) or piercing(s), Richardson would actually fire or discipline Newton? These players are supposed to be professionals and are paid like they are. I bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. Personally, I hate tattoos. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. To: BIGTROUBLEhow dare you judge people here in such a manner? Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. LOL Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. 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. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. 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. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. No one can reasonably claim that a tattoo on a players butt affects his appearance. My boss wont let me have visible tats or piercings (I work for a bank, where I am a member of senior management). 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. My employer has a policy of no visible tattoos. 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. The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off. Guy lost his mind, your paying him for his play, not to tell him what to wear.& way go Raiders!!! 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. I have tats all overhowever, I now work in a field that requires I cover them when there. And such is life! 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. It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. 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. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. Its the voice of reason in an age where the game is getting out of control of the owners. Pogba is the only man utd players without tattoos in our list. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. Angry, by They want the money too. Its called be an adult and realizing that you dont just get to do whatever you want and not possibly suffer consequences. Or says something stupid. 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. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. - who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. Fines? That being saiduntil the NFL states itI dont think the individual owners have the right as they are just pieces of the whole organization. You CAN tackle by the hair. Dwight Howard 6. Its like any other job. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. 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. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment.

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