The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. The standards are not the same for everybody/everywhere. WebWe assumed 100 players (entries) for this tournament. Kante is the only chelsea players without tattoos in our list. And for that I applaud him. Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. You must be logged in to leave a comment. If the bank guaranteed me 22 million bucks in exchange for not mutilating my body, im pretty sure im gonna take that deal. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. Allen Iverson crapped on all of the hard work of Jordan, Bird and Magic. OMG If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. 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. Tattoo or not. Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. Guess again. Hernandez's red flags never pointed to murder Cam wanted the money that comes with being the #1 pick. 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. I get it. 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. NFL Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. They wanted that more than they wanted to stand on principle, piss off Richardson, and take the risk of dropping in the draft. People forget that these guys work FOR the owners just like you work FOR your boss. 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. He is the best deep threat in NFL and has been waiting to be paid accordingly. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. ' Richardson told Rose. He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. Let your play do the talking. CAVEAT: Richardson is 78 and will not be around to head the team through Cams tenure. I commend Richardson for saying what is on his mind and being upfront with Cam Newton. 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. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. is. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos as it prohibited in his religion Islam. No. The poll results are sad. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. (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. The employer has a right to spend their money on a person who looks presentable. ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. Salman Chaudhary And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. 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 So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Then again, most of these comments that hate on people with tattoos really sound like Abe Simpson. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. 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. Okay so I agree with the whole no visible tattoos in the normal workplace but the NFL is a lot different you dont apply for a team like you do in a normal job youre DRAFTED so I think the players can look however they want to and not have to pay the price because they got selected to a team with a strict coach. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. Fun games We value your privacy We and our partners store and/or If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. without tattoos You can. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. 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. Jerry Richardson is an A$$. What flies in NY or even the ATL may not work in the Charlotte market. He seems like an all around great guy. And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. In the wake of the Aaron Hernandez arrest, some eyebrows were raised at the news that authorities were scanning his vast array of tattoos for evidence of gang connections. 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. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. In this country we have the freedom to make bad decisions. There are laws against being singled out like that. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. Each do it different, but that is the end goal. The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. 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 . Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. 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. I suppose the argument here though is he isolated Cam when others on the Panthers have tatts. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? 5. 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.. If Carolina finishes with better than .500 record, their fans wouldnt care if Queequeg was their QB. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. We wont allow an employee to enter a home with vivible tattoos or piercings. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. It was simply a job interview. Yeah, I think owners have every right to decide whats important to them in building their brand, including whether their most marketable player has tattoos. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. Its like any other job. NFL players without Tattoos George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. Why does a Man feel the need to wear an earring anyway?? Cam was hired. Is that legal? 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. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. 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. Such is life. 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. This is not so much about race as it is about, the bottom line which is money. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. Believe it or not hes no dummy. 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. The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos As it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. I dont see what the big deal is. No one can reasonably claim that a tattoo on a players butt affects his appearance. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos. I believe they both come from religious families. I for one do not mind a boss/owner being allowed to dictate to his employees what they can or can not wear, decorate, etc Cam was drafted and signed a contract with the team to play in Carolina. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. Seriously? Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. 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. I have no problem with asking players. This is absurd! 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. 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. 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. Its sad that so many companies feel the need to suppress individualism all in the name of capitalism. Richardson is entitled to cut him, if he likes, but that would be contrary to his interests, if Newton is as good as Richardson thinks. Al Davis??? In a recent interview on "The Charlie Rose Show", Jerry Richardson recounted a conversation he had with Cam Newton on April 4 in which he asked Newton if he had any tattoos or piercings. While my personal preference is in alignment with Richardson, I am not ok with the implication that it is a requirement. Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. They dont have to work at the establishment. I have no opinion about whether players should have tattoos or not. owners of a business dont actively seek out 1 person, they set a standard that all applicants have to adhere to. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. 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 . I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. NFL players Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. 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. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? Yankees' Aroldis Chapman lands on injured list because of infection NFL 4. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. lets review the poll question: Should teams be able to tell players not to get tattoos or piercings? I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. At least Cam knows how he can get out of Carolina if he wants. The man who was the first to hire a first ever owner to hire a black man as a HC, the first to ever hire a Hispanic as a HC and the first ever to hire a female executive? Angry, by 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. Richardson might as well have told Cam: If you ever feel slighted by me and want to piss me off, get yourself a tattoo.. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. Cast a vote below. League may use police experts to check player tattoos If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. If Cam newton goes out and does get them, and his contract gets termed, welcome to the real world. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. 6 of 19 against the bengals. 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. there are TONS of reasons people get the tats they do. tattoos Get a grip people. 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. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. The league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. Shoulder Football Tattoos 12. This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty. Turning this into a race issue is completely absurd. Thats just the way it is. Were as free and wild as we were in the 70s, just not as successful as then and the early 80s. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. Derrick RamsayBa't naman gano'n, Derek Ramsay? Umiyak tuloy si I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? They just want the most talented guys. 1 draft pick, Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton: No tattoos, no piercings, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Bryce Young is just over 5-10 and 204 pounds. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. 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. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. If the owners made rules about when the players where allowed to go number 2 you would probably approve. but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. Whether he will get it or not is Cams choice. I just want to play football.. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. What this article reveals to me is that at some point in Richardsons thought process, it occurred to him that a BLACK QB will be leading his team and he wants to make sure that that potential team leader kept his appearance a certain way. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. We can pretend were past this as a society, but unfortunately were not. The reality is if Newton is playing top-level ball, Jerry isnt going to say jack-sh!t to him about his appearance, much less bench him for it.
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