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. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. New York Yankees veteran left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday because of an infected wound he got from a recent tattoo procedure, the club announced. 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. Name one great leader to have earrings or other visible piercings. If Newton wants a tat, wait until youre washed up in 4 years. I made that point in another post. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. This reminds me of the Yankees and their no facial hair except mustaches rule. He didnt draft the guy and then say theses things. 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! Tattoos have become more prominent across the league (and in sports in general) in its more recent history, though not all football stars have made smart ink choices. Aug 24, 2011 9:30 AM Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. 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. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. Dwyane Wade 8. 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. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. and no rap music. I want the best image I can get for my product and that means different things for different places. First I think we need to remember that the NFL is a JOB! He should just play Madden. catman72 says: August 24, 2011 at 7:59 am Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. 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. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? ************************************************** He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. Hmmmmm, 3octaveFart says: LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). You meant isnt in the last sentence, phaktor. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. Richardson might as well have told Cam: If you ever feel slighted by me and want to piss me off, get yourself a tattoo.. I dont see what the big deal is. They dont have to work at the establishment. Welcome to the real world Jerry. Even Jerry Jones is smarter than that. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. And, with that change, youre right. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. 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. . Oh my God! While I disagree with Richardson on many many things. 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. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. 22 million or needles in my nose and ears? 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. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. 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. - Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. 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. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. - but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. Arent there baseball teams that dictate whether a player can grow a beard? Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. You have to love the way that Americans are being conditioned; dont let Government tell you anything, but do everything that your boss tells you. Would he have desired the came from Brady or Manning? This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. If the bank guaranteed me 22 million bucks in exchange for not mutilating my body, im pretty sure im gonna take that deal. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? 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 wonder if he also told Newton to stay off his lawn. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. I have no problem with Richardson making a suggestion like that, its his company and hed like it if the face of his franchise was clean cut. These players represent their respective teams. 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. Im in professional services. They just want the most talented guys. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. 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. He looked at me with such disgust. Some are police officers who are willing to take a bullet to protect your stupid a##. I dont have any tats Im not against it I just havent found something to put on my body forever. 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. Richardson: Oh yea, by the way no white girls either Cam. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. LOL 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.. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. Now, if he gets all tatted and pierced up like Dennis Rodman, his options will be fewer. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. Why all the indignation because the owner wants the face of his franchise to be Wheaties cereal cover material? 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. Russell Westbrook 10. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Back Football Tattoos 7. who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. 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. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. The reason could be that he is still too young for tattoos on his body. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. The yankees have the same thing in place. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Web1. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. This is the NFL. 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. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. 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. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. I have no issue with an employer enforcing a dress code, theyre paying you to be at work. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. theres a big difference between an owner of a business and the owner of a sports team that alot of you are not mentioning. 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. Am I saying Richardson is a racists? This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. Unless Gabbert comes out and says he was told the same thing by Richardson in regards to his appearance, I have a problem with it. he should be allowed to get a BUST tattoo on his forehead. Shin Football Tattoos 13. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. 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. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. Though, he usually likes to show off his collection of cars that he has deserved. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. Cam Newton has no opportunity, zero, to find gainful employment in his chosen field other than to work for JR. Im a bleeding heart liberal, but believe Richardson is within his rights here, and its to Cams best interest. NOW that is FUNNY. He said, No, sir. 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. With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. 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Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. As we can see, Fitzgerald has no tattoos, which is kind of rare in the NFL. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. Most other teams expect to win. I see your point and its a good one. that some of you morons mentioned. You can do anything you want. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. Newton is a grown man, and he can do whatever he wants by way of decorating his body with ink or ice, or by growing his hair as long as he pleases. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him?. if the owner is more concerned with the dress code than whether or not they have that particular talent then thats their problem. If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? Thats just fact. That is fine. Thread starter dolfan313; S You CAN tackle by the hair. WebIts inevitable to come across some flashy tattoos in a locker room full of NFL athletes. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. The most successful franchise in the history of sports: Yankees have been doing that for years. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. It is not unreasonable that owners want them to be non controvertial and risk alienating their fan base. Well give you the last word on this one. 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 league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. (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. I do understand that things can be taken to the extreme to the point of alienating people even though your behavior is perfect (its harder to relate to someone with multiple facial piercings and a grill than someone without those things)but overall I think its overkill to say no tats/piercings at all. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. WebDerek, or Derek Arthur Paggao-Ramsay, was born in Enfield, England on December 7, 1976 to British father Derek Ramsay Sr. See Derek Ramsay full list of movies and tv shows from their career. BUT I think im reading into Richardsons intentions the face of the franchise will make both of them money if he is clean of those markings. Fines? Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. Its his team so he can do so. Show me one NFL player without any tattoos and I will show you 15 that do. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. I just want to play football.. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. Joel Embiid. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. ************************************************** Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. Hes not. 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. 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$$. 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. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. There are trade offs. 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. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. 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. The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. Claiming that our jobs mean nothing & that monkeys could do it. You know NOTHING about any of us.some are firefighters who run into a burning building to save lives & property. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? No. Register now! Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. I have said more than once that if scientists went into the lab to design the perfect QB they would emerge with Cam Newton. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. Jerry is old school. Read your employee manual lately? you cant simply tell your female employees to wear low cut shirts for example. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? 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. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. If not, than hes way out of line. Other dumb black QBs? Translation: Dont want to scare white people. Denver Broncos. The first one relates to the pre-draft meeting between Richardson and quarterback Cam Newton. Most fans will still come, even if they think the player is not a role model. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. Its not like this is new. 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.. 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. 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. Virgil Van Dijk Gets A Huge Compliment From Michael Owen. Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. That may hold true for fans. We can pretend were past this as a society, but unfortunately were not. James Harden. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. If Cam newton goes out and does get them, and his contract gets termed, welcome to the real world. - Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. 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. SMHI wonder if he asked Blaine Gabbert the same thing during their visit. Richardson owns the team so he can ask whatever he wants. No wonder the panthers blow. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Its simpleIf you want to play in the NFL you have to follow rules. I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. This is way different. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. 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. This is so ridiculous. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. . I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job. Nikola Jokic. It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. 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. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. 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. Is that unreasonable? Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Cmon Cam show a pair! Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. David Luiz is a devout Catholic like most South Americans and wearing tattoos is prohibited. Cmon Cam show a pair! The NBA says the players must wear normal clothes before and after games. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? If Cam really wants a tat that badresign from the team. Sounds negotiable to me. Forearm Football Tattoos 2. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. 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. July 31, 2013. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. He will not fine or discipline him, but what it will do is strain the relationship between the two. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. Umm I think hes paid to play be the face of the franchise and be a mentor to people..with that being said u can have tattoos and still be that..tattoos dont determine the kind of person you arelet JR frown about it I bet if he does get them and have good yrs doing his rookie contract he will get an new contract regardless..sometimes employees dont see eye to eye with there bosses anyway. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. 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. 5. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? Calf Football Tattoos 10. Hes an extremely handsome man, and with a little success on the field, can parlay that into a lucrative marketing deal. Thats your right. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. Is that fair? Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. This is a discussion on CujoMatty Madden 20 Generic Tattoo Project within the Madden NFL Football PC forums. Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. Bicep Football Tattoos 3. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in.
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