- Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. Its a legitimate choice. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. Then Richardson would have to risk cutting talent (Im not a Cam fan), taking a PR hit and letting Cam take his talents to another team. Super Bowl bound Beckham is said to have as many as 86 pieces of art on his body with all different meanings. Its outrageous and racist and pretty damn normal. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Name one great leader to have earrings or other visible piercings. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. He said, No, sir. 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 actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. 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. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. And to those who say there is no place that would fire an employee over tattoos and such I can name several Two are family entertainment venues namely Walt Disney who has strict policies against and Universal Entertainment. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job.. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. 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. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. Get a grip people. . These players represent their respective teams. 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. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. ************************************************** The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. ************************************************** Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. Call it what you want. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Most fans will still come, even if they think the player is not a role model. mnfaninaz says: There are laws against being singled out like that. Cmon Cam show a pair! He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. They just want the most talented guys. Is that legal? Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. 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. Jerry Richardson wants it to be 1962 forever. The Hip Hop culture cost the NBA a lot of money. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. It happens in many different workplaces. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. While my personal preference is in alignment with Richardson, I am not ok with the implication that it is a requirement. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. Cam was hired. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. Hmmmmm, 3octaveFart says: Dwight Howard 6. Its his show. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. If Mr. Richardson wants to pay me the kind of money hes paying Cam, he can tell me how to walk, how to eat my food and how to kiss my wife. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. employees do have rights. So without further ado, its time to introduce the could-have-been-good, the bad and the ugly tattoos across the NFL. this, however, is taking it a step further by dictating how cam can look when hes not at work. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. 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. I have no opinion about whether players should have tattoos or not. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. A sign of maturity would be to not get the tats to appease the owner and not really give a crap about it either. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. He seems like an all around great guy. (and by the way richardson is right, a mother or father will have a lot tougher time convincing their kids to NOT get tattoos if the local sports hero is covered in them. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. 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. Any job like that is going to have image standards and moral terpitude clauses. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. The Yankees have a long standing ban on facial hair and long hair, and thats been working all right for them over the years. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? 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. Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. Arent there baseball teams that dictate whether a player can grow a beard? Not a big deal though, most employers want employees to look professional. As long as there continue to be other players on his team with tats or piercings, Newton can make a clear-cut case for discrimination if he is disciplined for getting either himself. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. 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. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. if the owner is more concerned with the dress code than whether or not they have that particular talent then thats their problem. Chris Paul. I removed my piercings, because its frowned upon in my profession. Employers generally dont want people with visible tats/excessive piercings interfacing with customersunfortunately some NFL players are pretty much always interfacing with customers because they are famous. On the other hand, the fact that THIS was the first thing the owner asked his new player about may show why this franchise has gone downhill so quickly. 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. Shin Football Tattoos 13. This interview took place BEFORE the draft. If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. 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. Web1. Its none of his business. 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. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. (Ive always made sure my tattoos can be covered up when the need arises). 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. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Back Football Tattoos 7. That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. 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. realitypolice says: You want no tats or piercings? 1.8k Views. But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. I wouldnt. 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. The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. To tell Cam in this way borders on taking away his freedom on speech through written expression. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. if the owner is paying the face of a franchise millions and he does not want his franchise player haveing tatoos or pierceing that is cool to me.i worked as a waiter and i had to take my pierceings out and cover my tatoos when i was at work,because i was a represenitive of the restarunt.so if the owner of a million dollar company does not want you to have tats or pierceing than you should not have them. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. 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. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without 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. You can ask them, not tell them. The society is beginning to infiltrate the entertainment that is conducive to a family visit to the stadium. 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. First thing he should have asked his new QB is whether he though he could win a Super Bowl. Ike Diogu 7. However, here are the rules that I want you to play with. LOL, Richardson is senile. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM Welcome to the real world Jerry. While I disagree with Richardson on many many things. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. 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. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? 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. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. The reason could be that he is still too young for tattoos on his body. Cmon Cam show a pair! Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. There are trade offs. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. The poll results are sad. I dont see what the big deal is. 3. (thats a joke) But really, the team is in the south and the culture down here is still not totally ready to be led by a person of color. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? No doubt, now that he has moved to play in the Chinese league, But Richardson isnt Newtons father. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. 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. The Senegalese star devoted himself completely to football and does not care about fancy stuff. No surprises. 1. To play for the organization, you complied with the rule. 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 a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. 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. yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. Hes not. 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. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? Thankfully, the tattoos didn't stop 25-year-old Kaepernick from getting an NFL job. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. cam wont get to draw that line. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. - Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. 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. But if Cam wants to go out and get a Tyson tat on his face and a superman style F*ck JR tattoo across his chest, Richardson wouldnt have any grounds to fine him or anything like that He could cut him, but thats the same with any team, piss the owner off and risk getting cut. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. I know many companies you require that no tatoos or piercings be visible. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. 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. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. They wanted that more than they wanted to stand on principle, piss off Richardson, and take the risk of dropping in the draft. In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. 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 tats all overhowever, I now work in a field that requires I cover them when there. Wow the readers on this sight make me sick sometimes. there are TONS of reasons people get the tats they do. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. 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. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. 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 visible tats and no piercingsbecause its BAD FOR BUSINESS!!! Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. Tattoo or not. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off.
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