If Cam newton goes out and does get them, and his contract gets termed, welcome to the real world. WebMiami Sports. Best comment of the day. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. . ===================. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). ' Richardson told Rose. Hand Football Tattoos Iniesta played for Barcelona for 22 years. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. Pogba is Even Cam Newton is winning football games, him being tatted up will have nothing to do with it. That being saiduntil the NFL states itI dont think the individual owners have the right as they are just pieces of the whole organization. end of story. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. Correct, no different, but still stupid. 16. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. When bosses complain about tattoos and such it is because they feel the tattoos are embarassing and they dont want to lose business.
NFL players As a citizen in the corporate world, if I wear tattoos, I can rest assured there are jobs I will never be allowed to fill especially if I face the public in any capacity. As we can see, Fitzgerald has no tattoos, which is kind of rare in the NFL. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. Oh this is NOT gonna get 8 pages of comments about how bad this man is out of his mind Nope lol wow. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. But if Cam wants to go out and get a Tyson tat on his face and a superman style F*ck JR tattoo across his chest, Richardson wouldnt have any grounds to fine him or anything like that He could cut him, but thats the same with any team, piss the owner off and risk getting cut. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. most companies will take the angle that you can get em if you want, just dont show em at work, and i think thats fair. I know I dont. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. He should just say no thanks, go get a couple of tats and sign with the Colts for less money and he can sit behind Manning. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. Who Will Win The Premier League Golden Boot For The 2021/22 Season? I wouldnt. I said, Do you have any tattoos? Richardson told Rose. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. At 18-9, the 76ers lead the Eastern Conference. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Sadio Mane loves playing football and only football. 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. 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. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him?. And if I got them, and suddenly was let go, can I really say my rights have been infringed upon? On the other hand Im a little disapointed in Cam. 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. WebSome famous people who have a tattoo include Michael Jordan, Paul Stanley (of WWE fame), Sylvester Stallone, and Marilyn Monroe. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? owners of sports teams seek out particular players because of their talent and therefore those players have the power to say whether or not they will adhere to any dress code that is set out. In 2014, tattoos returned with "Madden NFL 15" for just one player: Colin Kaepernick. The candidate and employer were on the same page. 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. Rushmore. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. 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. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. Learn how your comment data is processed. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? 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. But Earrings denote immaturity. ============================== Everybody has made good points in this discussion. There are trade offs. 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. 6 of 19 against the bengals. Not a member? I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. 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 Most other teams expect to win.
NFL there are TONS of reasons people get the tats they do. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. Its ok to have dress codes and other policies for an organization, but young players have tattoos and piercings. Sounds like a real bigot. (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. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. 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. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing.
Carolina Panthers' Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton -- No tats, Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. 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. 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. theres a big difference between an owner of a business and the owner of a sports team that alot of you are not mentioning. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. 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. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. No wonder the panthers blow. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. The Senegalese star devoted himself completely to football and does not care about fancy stuff. 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 dont see what the big deal is.
NBA Players Without Tattoos Are you guys Fn kidding me? 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. It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. And, with that change, youre right. A guy who has size, strength and perfectly merges RB talent and elite passing skills. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. 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. Sounds negotiable to me. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. But dont act like Newton had the option to say, Well, I dont care for Mr. Richardsons rules, so Im going to play for whatever NFL team I choose.. I can name SEVERAL black players in the league without tatoos and piercings. He looked at me with such disgust. I have to side with Richardson on this one. Love the fact that Cam doesnt have any, but it is certainly not up to Mr. Richardson to dictate this. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. Its his team so he can do so. Youre right. There just arent that many supremely gifted athletes like Vick out there that can spend virtually no extra time on being a great QB. 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. Let me simplify this one for the bloody-do-gooders and first amendment nuts. uncwseahawks25 says: Aug 24, 2011 8:57 AM. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand.
Yankees' Aroldis Chapman lands on injured list because of infection Welcome to the real world Jerry. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. Grant Hill 5. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. It also seems to say more than we own your services and borders on we own you. Kudos to Cam for being well dressed and respectable to a potential owner. I said, Do you have any tattoos? At least Cam knows how he can get out of Carolina if he wants. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? Now, if he gets all tatted and pierced up like Dennis Rodman, his options will be fewer. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Cam does not have an issue with it. The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. Here's a look at the 25 worst tattoos, on current players, in the NFL, NBA and MLB. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. 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. A direction to a single employee isnt a policy. He grew up during WWII for crying out loud. 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. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. 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. 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. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. No. Seriously though, were talking about grown men who have families of their own yet Richardson wants to treat them like children. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. Cam was hired. By even asking this question of Cam, JR has now planted a seed in Cams mind that maybe he should ask JR before doing anything that Massa JR dont prefer. This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. Translation: Dont want to scare white people. When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. This is the NFL. 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.
players without tattoos If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. Forearm Football Tattoos 2. 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. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. Cam: WTF!!!!! Wrong. Tattoos and piercings say exactly that.
Best Tattoos of the 2013 NFL Draft Class LOL, Richardson is senile. that some of you morons mentioned. Many athletes get tattoos to honor those who have influenced their careers or to represent themselves positively through art. You think you can go into a big firm and score a high paying job while sporting tatoos and peircings? 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. I just want to play football.. I removed my piercings, because its frowned upon in my profession. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. You bring in the best people to help you win. As much as I DESPISE players using the slave term.
Tattoos in sports video games face legal challenge the guy owns a team and has a right to employ whomever he chooses to as long as he doesnt discriminate on a very specific set of items. 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. Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. On the other hand, the fact that THIS was the first thing the owner asked his new player about may show why this franchise has gone downhill so quickly. As long as there continue to be other players on his team with tats or piercings, Newton can make a clear-cut case for discrimination if he is disciplined for getting either himself. Get a grip people. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? I always laugh at people who think that their boss cant dictate how they dress, look, etc. 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. Shin Football Tattoos 13. Jerry Richardson wants it to be 1962 forever. More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not?