Cam does not have an issue with it. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. 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. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. The reality is that this is a business and if you turn off your customers, you hurt the profit. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. 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 . Tattoosshmeh not so much. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. But I would think, that if I am him, there will be another contract and I would not want to make the owner mad by defying him. I dont think so. 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. Also look to the military, sure soldiers, sailors, and airmen get tats, but if they are visible like on the face or hands they are subject to article 15 under the USMJ destruction or harm to Government Property like the individual who could be reduced in rank and subject to discharge. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. No wonder the panthers blow. Hand Football Tattoos 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. Why risk losing a commercial deal or something over a tatt. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. Its a business people. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. You must appeal to your demographic. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. The players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class have no shortage of impressive tattoos. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. This is absurd! However you cant tackle by the shoulder pads and sometimes players get flagged because when they have the hair it LOOKS like the pads. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. Translation: Dont want to scare white people. That is the way the world works. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. Tattoo or not. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Welcome to the real world Jerry. That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. 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. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. At least hopefully Cam will show better judgement than Pryor and avoid getting any tattoos on his throwing arm in the 24 hours leading up to a game, that habit really hurt Pryors consistency. If the owners made rules about when the players where allowed to go number 2 you would probably approve. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. 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. Brandon Roy 4. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. No. He is the best deep threat in NFL and has been waiting to be paid accordingly. There are very few that can pull off reasonable tattoos, and none that can pull off piercings. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. Guy lost his mind, your paying him for his play, not to tell him what to wear.& way go Raiders!!! And I it was a strong request, not a demand. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. The poll results are sad. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. But Earrings denote immaturity. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. 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. Its none of his business. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. If Cam newton goes out and does get them, and his contract gets termed, welcome to the real world. I get it. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. WebNFL players without Tattoos. 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. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. What flies in NY or even the ATL may not work in the Charlotte market. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Chris Paul. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. I have no problem with asking players. Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. 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. owner doesnt equal king of the world. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. 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. 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. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. Get a grip people. 22 million or needles in my nose and ears? Thread starter dolfan313; S Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. 1. and not that cool old school. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. Its the same deal here. But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. Jerry is old school. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. is. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. 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. I wouldnt. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. 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? Carolina expects its players to look nice. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. freedomispopular says: I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. Cast a vote below. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. Is that unreasonable? And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Its not about race or slavery or any of that other B.S. Too funny..All you knuckleheads comparing your company policy on tattoos to the NFL is as flawed as the NFLPA being compared to the UAW. July 31, 2013. Ike Diogu 7. First thing he should have asked his new QB is whether he though he could win a Super Bowl. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. 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. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. (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. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. 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. If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. I have tats all overhowever, I now work in a field that requires I cover them when there. Arm Football Tattoos 4. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. Back Football Tattoos 7. - Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? Calf Football Tattoos 10. I see your point and its a good one. Web1. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! 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. And uh, I am a Raider fan. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. and second, since when did just having a tat make you immoral for some reason? A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. Giannis Antetokounmpo. . 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. . He is just one of many muslim footballers without tattoos. 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? First of all, there is no race issue here. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. If your view is so clouded and cant see thru it, I have no need for your job or your friendship. The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. Learn how your comment data is processed. Pogba is NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. If you had something worth 500 million dollars, would you be worried what any of the posters on PFT thought? He makes the tattooed team for his inked forearms. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. Thats your right. Obviously there are exceptions to this idea such as Mike Vick but even Vick acknowledged that before his stint in the clink he didnt spend near enough time studying. Seriously? Most employers have some sort of dress code employees must stick to-even our military when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. Richardson, a former teammate of Johnny Unitas with the Baltimore Colts and the first ex-NFL player since George Halas to own a team, was awarded the Panthers franchise in 1993. I disagree with the assertion. So without further ado, its time to introduce the could-have-been-good, the bad and the ugly tattoos across the NFL. 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. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. Bicep Football Tattoos 3. Correct, no different, but still stupid. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. ===================. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. Salman Chaudhary That could be construed to be a health and safety issue, particularly in a contact sport. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. That being saiduntil the NFL states itI dont think the individual owners have the right as they are just pieces of the whole organization. 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. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him?. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Would he have desired the came from Brady or Manning? 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. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. Jerry is old school Plain and simple. But he would be smart to play along. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. 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. 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. WebMiami Sports. Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. Richardson has every right to tell Newton not to get Tattoos or piercings. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. 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. As much as I DESPISE players using the slave term. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? 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. Of course teams have the right to at least request this. Heck no. And as for the senile comments, hes made more money than the Beatles selling burgers and biscuits. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. 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.
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