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. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. 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. But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). chrisbntx says: Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. Welcome to the real world Jerry. Richardson, while appearing to be draconian, is essentially correct. WebSome famous people who have a tattoo include Michael Jordan, Paul Stanley (of WWE fame), Sylvester Stallone, and Marilyn Monroe. As much as I DESPISE players using the slave term. Cast a vote below. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. And for that I applaud him. 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. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. is. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. I dont have any tats Im not against it I just havent found something to put on my body forever. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. 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. First of all, there is no race issue here. The Senegalese star devoted himself completely to football and does not care about fancy stuff. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. I dont want to see a league where guys that have tattoos are only allowed to be on certain teams because the owners deemed tattoos to be bad for business. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. This is the NFL. These players represent their respective teams. Dwyane Wade 8. 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. OMG Thats what all you widget owners want, right? They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. I have no problem with asking players. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. James Harden. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? He makes the tattooed team for his inked forearms. Just as long as it isnt in the form of a threat or ultimatum. Guess again. and not that cool old school. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. These players are supposed to be professionals and are paid like they are. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. He had NO option to play for someone else nor did he have the option of declining the job offer to work for another employer than has a more employee friendly dress code. . He said, No, sir. 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?). I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. WebMiami Sports. 1 location for custom sneakers in Europe. 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. 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. I wonder if he also told Newton to stay off his lawn. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. 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. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. I have never worked for a company, as an adult, that did not have a visible tattoo policy. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. 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. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! 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. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. He interviewed for a sales position with a company, and showed up at the interview with an earring. 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. So without further ado, its time to introduce the could-have-been-good, the bad and the ugly tattoos across the NFL. 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. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. 3. Aug 24, 2011 5:45 AM Aug 24, 2011 9:30 AM That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. July 31, 2013. Previous to this article, I was down on Cameron Newton. 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. He thought he had the right to demand to be allowed to represent the company his way; problem is, it wasnt his company. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. I think Cam is smart enough to realize his marketing potential if his play lives up to the hype. 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$$. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. 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. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? Tattoos and piercings are a little different, if theyre covered (or removed), when in uniform, I dont think they shouldnt be an issue. If not, than hes way out of line. In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. 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. Tattoos are the new mainstream. I have tats all overhowever, I now work in a field that requires I cover them when there. 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. it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. That is the way the world works. This is kin to Cowherd making his point that Romo needs to take that damn backwards baseball cap off.. Jerry Richardson is becoming the East Coast Al Davis. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. Shin Football Tattoos 13. ************************************************** But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. 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. If Cam is a decent guy who wants to be a franchise QB hed probably just not get tatoos and piercings anyways. 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. . Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. He looked at me with such disgust. Employers (particularly those paying you millions) making these type of desires known is totally reasonable. If Newton wants a tat, wait until youre washed up in 4 years. however, picking and choosing who can and cant have these piercings/tatoos is discrimination and can open up a door to issues, potential discrimination law suits. 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. Carolina expects its players to look nice. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. He is just one of many muslim footballers without tattoos. But I bet its not always the case with sponsors and advertisers and the business that pay to be affiliated with the team. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. LOL Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. So, Richardson is right and I would be the same way, if it were my business. 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. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. Appearing as guests on PBSs Charlie Rose (thanks for the heads up, SportsBusiness Daily), Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Panthers owner Jerry Richardson talked about a variety of issues. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Read your employee manual lately? Making a tournament bracket template in Microsoft Word If you use Microsoft Word version 2010 to 2013, you can create a tournament bracket template by drawing the text boxes as well as the connecting lines. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. That may hold true for fans. LOL, Richardson is senile. However, Richardson definitely has control issues, so Newton would be smart not to make this an issue. Heck no. Thats your right. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? He said, No, sir. Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. As one of the fastest players in the NFL, Mike Wallace puts fear in opposing secondaries. Tattoos are the new mainstream. I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Jerry Richardson wants it to be 1962 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. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. Paul Pogba. 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. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. Rushmore. Football player Odell Beckham Jr is one of the most famous wearers of the mohawk burst fade, so take your cues from him if youre looking to try out this bold and attention-grabbing style. I dont. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. Thread starter dolfan313; 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. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. 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. Forearm Football Tattoos 2. Angry, by -. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. The league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. 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. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? This is absurd! Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. No matter how famous you are, somethings are prohibited in the Bale household and that includes tattoos. no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. ************************************************** 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. With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. 16. Of course teams have the right to at least request this. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. 4. owner doesnt equal king of the world. Dwight Howard 6. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. ' Richardson told Rose. Grant Hill 5. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. - Pogba is 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. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. Its a business and some of those things do alienate fans which is alienating customers. 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. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player (s) to have no tattoos. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. You meant isnt in the last sentence, phaktor. I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . 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. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? Jason Thompson 9. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance. 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. My job gets done the same whether I have hair like repunzel or Im completely bald, whether I have a collared shirt on or not, whether I have piercings or not, or whether I have tattoos or not. You bring in the best people to help you win. Thankfully, the tattoos didn't stop 25-year-old Kaepernick from getting an NFL job. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off. Blanco hit eight homers for the Diamondbacks in just 37 games played last season. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. They just want the most talented guys. 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! In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. I know I dont. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. 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. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. No. Though, he usually likes to show off his collection of cars that he has deserved. If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? 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. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. 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. He certainly has a right to do whatever he wants. Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. Al Davis??? If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. I see your point and its a good one. LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. I disagree with the assertion. You guys side with the people in power on everything. Chest Football Tattoos 6. 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. We already have our Cam Newton. . Fines? Artwork on his neck, arms and any area that is exposed outside of normal clothing and the uniform should be cool. 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. If teams want shrink the talent pool they pick from then all the power too them. nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. Michael Finley 3. If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. - The Yankees have a long standing ban on facial hair and long hair, and thats been working all right for them over the years. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. 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!