All types of races have tattoos and piercings. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. There are trade offs. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. 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. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. ************************************************** 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! I dont see what the big deal is. The main reason Ronaldo does not have tattoos is that he donates blood regularly. 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. 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. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? 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. 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. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. As others have pointed out, the Yankees enforce a dress code for their players. 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. 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. Can somebody find out if Jerry ever asked these questions to a white player? The only issue is: a) Whether the team is willing to enforce the code to everyone fairly. Its his team so he can do so. Richardson: Oh yea, by the way no white girls either Cam. This interview took place BEFORE the draft. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. -. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business. Fines? just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. Whats worse than Richardsons comments some of the idiotic defenses of it in this list of posts. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. This Baltimore Ravens fan is chronicling his team's 2021 season in a permanent way -- tattoos for every win. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. This is way different. Heck no. Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. Most other teams expect to win. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? Its none of his business. 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 have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. That said, I like what Richardson has said and agree with his right to say it. Speaking about his likes and dislikes, the Egyptian king said: I dont have tattoos, I dont change hairstyles, I dont know how to dance. The yankees have the same thing in place. 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. How many bankers have you come across with facial tattoos and lip rings? Leg Football Tattoos 9. 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? When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. 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. The players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class have no shortage of impressive tattoos. If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. i think a TON of people are missing the point. tats are so common if he held the rest of the team to that rule he would have a lot of roster spots to fill . Its the same deal here. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. The Hip Hop culture cost the NBA a lot of money. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. Apparently, Richardson is willing to tolerate those things when it comes to men who wont become the face of the franchise. WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. Show me one NFL player without any tattoos and I will show you 15 that do. 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. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. Its America and both can do what they want in this country. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? 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. 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. In 2014, tattoos returned with "Madden NFL 15" for just one player: Colin Kaepernick. Believe it or not hes no dummy. If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. Michael Redd 12-26-2008, 05:39 PM #38 TMAC-RAPTORS Sharpshooter Join Date Oct 2008 Posts 2,173 Re: Name 10 current black players without In the end it is Cams decision how idiotic he wants to make himself look. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? Such is life. Any job like that is going to have image standards and moral terpitude clauses. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. 3. Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. I bet 90% of people work somewhere that has some type of dress code, either cover tatoos, keep your hair neat. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. . mnfaninaz says: As one of the fastest players in the NFL, Mike Wallace puts fear in opposing secondaries. Thats your right. 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. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. Welcome to the real world Jerry. Sadio Mane loves playing football and only football. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. Hes an extremely handsome man, and with a little success on the field, can parlay that into a lucrative marketing deal. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. and no rap music. It happens in many different workplaces. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. Giannis Antetokounmpo. Translation: Dont want to scare white people. 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. (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. Seriously? Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. chrisbntx says: This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. I dont have any tats Im not against it I just havent found something to put on my body forever. On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Jason Thompson 9. If the boss tells you to do something, you do it, or you risk losing your job. And such is life! 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. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. So I guess all of the bloggers were drafted to work at their current companies right? He seems like an all around great guy. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. Sure, they are drafted by a team and therefore obligated to play for them or else harm their chances of playing anywhere at all, but they are not shackled to the deck and forced to scrub the floors. By the way does anyone have a problem with Clay Matthews have long hair and tats? If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Hand Football Tattoos Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. 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. 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. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. 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 . Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. If Newton wants a tat, wait until youre washed up in 4 years. Thankfully, the tattoos didn't stop 25-year-old Kaepernick from getting an NFL job. ' Richardson told Rose. Thigh Football Tattoos 11. As much as I DESPISE players using the slave term. 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 dont have tattoos or any piercings, and I would like to keep it that way. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. 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?). Or says something stupid. That being said, I dont think tats/piercings are as big of a deal as JR thinks they are. 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. You can do anything you want. By that I mean.obsessively controlling and a little bit gay. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Johnson was the preseason SEC player of the year in. You guys side with the people in power on everything. Chest Football Tattoos 6. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. Here is a list of popular unblocked games that fall under the WTF category: I Want to Be the Guy A platformer game in which the player must navigate a series of challenging levels and defeat a series of bosses. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. At least u admitted that ur white cause sadly, it seems catagorizing blacks is what many of u seem to enjoy doing without even thinking This is the NFL. To tell Cam in this way borders on taking away his freedom on speech through written expression. I dont have any. I said, We want to keep it that way. . A perfect example is Robert Kraft and his relationships with his team. First of all, there is no race issue here. Do it all in one complete sports tournament management system. Is that legal? Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. Cam Newton Just Checked his map and realized hes in that country called AMERICA. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. is. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. Tattoos and piercings are a little different, if theyre covered (or removed), when in uniform, I dont think they shouldnt be an issue. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. 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. Impact of NFLs Potential New Policy on Tattoos General Aug 15 Bruce Feldman of CBS tweeted, Spoke w longtime NFL personnel man who said in wake of Aaron Hernandez teams may use police experts to check prospects tattoos. This generated a slew of questions from football fans and Americans in general. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. Best comment of the day. Get a grip people. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. 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$$. 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 know I dont. Its his team so he can do so. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. But Richardson isnt Newtons father. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. Would he have desired the came from Brady or Manning? Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. im not sure why the first reaction to all these stories where the league seeks to impose some sort of standard on its players has to be negative. They want the money too. 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. Iniesta played for Barcelona for 22 years. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. 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. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. A guy who has size, strength and perfectly merges RB talent and elite passing skills. James Harden. 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. The thing is, as the article mentions, it has to be consistant with the business or in this case the franchise. And thats why theyre the Panthers. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. Thats just fact. The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. And I it was a strong request, not a demand. this, however, is taking it a step further by dictating how cam can look when hes not at work. Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. And uh, I am a Raider fan. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. Chris Paul 2. If Cam wishes to get exposed tatoos, its his business, but then doesnt deserve to be rewarded for non-compliance when contract day rolls around. You can ask them, not tell them. I dont care what why he tries to spin it, those comments were clearly racist.. He should be able to get tattoos, I mean look at major superstar athletes with tattoos. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Pogba is If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? ************************************************** - In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. What makes you part of the team is not the draft but the contract that is signed, which most NFL contract do have a morality/ dress code clause look at Plexico Buress and others who violate their teams contracts by doing stupid things. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. 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. 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. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. 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. People somehow think it is their constitutional right to take a job somewhere and look and do whatever they want because of freewill.incorrect. 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. 1. I have both tattoos and piercings, and if you are willing to judge me by those before even talking to me, I dont want to work or know you. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. Where in this sentence did Mr. Richardson say he couldnt have a tattoo or any piercings? I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. but when its their time (ie: off the clock), they let the arms show. Super Bowl bound Beckham is said to have as many as 86 pieces of art on his body with all different meanings. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. 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. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. you dont get labor protection for discrimination against tats, piercings, smoking, having kids, being a Nazi or any one of a multitude of personal traits. The reason he does not wear any tattoos is that his father has not allowed him to wear. And for that I applaud him. Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. If Newton doesnt like it, get them and let Richardson trade him for it. I have also placed him on the mythical collegiate, Mt. (Ive always made sure my tattoos can be covered up when the need arises). If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. . Would I care if he was the face of Packers? I have no opinion about whether players should have tattoos or not. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. 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? Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. But I do not like that this subconcious thought of Cam doing these things even seeped into Richardsons brain. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. Denver Broncos. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. 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. This is absurd! 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. 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. 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. Cast a vote below. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. 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. Its outrageous and racist and pretty damn normal.