Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. The kids might like it but adults ie people with money were turned off. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. I dont have any tats Im not against it I just havent found something to put on my body forever. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. 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. 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? Its his team so he can do so. LOL That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. This mentality is being shoved down all of americas work force as Unions are being forced out. People always look way too deep into things. If Newton wants a tat, wait until youre washed up in 4 years. You guys side with the people in power on everything. ============================== Cam was hired. 4. 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. 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. Jerry Richardson is an A$$. This was a PRE-DRAFT interview. Let your play do the talking. With Cam Newton, I understand Jerrys position; he wants a clean cut guy to represent the franchise. As one of the fastest players in the NFL, Mike Wallace puts fear in opposing secondaries. Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? Richardson, while appearing to be draconian, is essentially correct. it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. 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. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. And such is life! Were as free and wild as we were in the 70s, just not as successful as then and the early 80s. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. 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. Those who say Richardson can run his business as he sees fit, that theyve had jobs that forbid tattoos, etc. I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. Thats your right. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. 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. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. As we can see, Fitzgerald has no tattoos, which is kind of rare in the NFL. - 5. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. 3. Is a tattoo unprofessional? I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. The recent fight and shooting at the Raider-Niner game last weekend was a huge red flag. Wearing tattoos is prohibited in his religion so he is not allowed to wear any. 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. 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. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. 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. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. That may hold true for fans. There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Come to think of it, Ive seen far more whites with tattoos and piercings falling off their bodies than I have blacks. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. Well give you the last word on this one. Grant Hill 5. ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. Do it all in one complete sports tournament management system. Giannis Antetokounmpo. and second, since when did just having a tat make you immoral for some reason? Im not sure why NFL players should be any different. Keyonta Muhammad Ansari, 7-May, /post/keyonta-muhammad-ansari/, -118. 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. French international NGolo Kante remains a humble human being despite his recent successes. Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. i work for a guy that wanted to fire someone because they had an extra-marital affair with someone who wasnt affiliated with the job. Other dumb black QBs? you cant simply tell your female employees to wear low cut shirts for example. 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. They dont have to work at the establishment. 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. I think theyre stupid looking, but thats just me. But to single Cam out specifically, esp since hes black, is tainted with the stench of blatant racism. Seriously? They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. But Earrings denote immaturity. 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. People somehow think it is their constitutional right to take a job somewhere and look and do whatever they want because of freewill.incorrect. With regards to the NFL, people would watch it still if the players wore snuggies instead of uniforms. 1. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? 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. . NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. 5. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. Here's a look at the 25 worst tattoos, on current players, in the NFL, NBA and MLB. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. Cmon Cam show a pair! To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. 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. Web1. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. 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. I made that point in another post. Aug 24, 2011 5:45 AM Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. I dont think so. I do not think its unreasonable that he wants a certain image for his franchise. Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. 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. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. owner doesnt equal king of the world. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Its his team. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. This is way different. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos. 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. Either way, there is nothing JR can do if Newton goes and gets a dozen tattoos and piercings tomorrow. The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. 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. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. freedomispopular says: Ill be posting some of the most interesting aspects of their discussion right here. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. It seems to be accepted in industries that dont deal much with the public, except for the carnival. 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. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. The reason he does not wear any tattoos is that his father has not allowed him to wear. . The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. You want no tats or piercings? And the unfortunate truth is, in big business, image is EVERYTHING. 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. 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. He makes the tattooed team for his inked forearms. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. 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. The league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. Russell Westbrook 10. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice We already have our Cam Newton. Aug 24, 2011 8:24 AM Richardson has every right to tell Newton not to get Tattoos or piercings. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. What flies in NY or even the ATL may not work in the Charlotte market. The New York Yankees have similar policies with being clean and neat looking. and no rap music. Believe it or not hes no dummy. If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. I can name SEVERAL black players in the league without tatoos and piercings. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. Thankfully, the tattoos didn't stop 25-year-old Kaepernick from getting an NFL job. Side Football Tattoos 8. The hard-earned money comes in the way of corporate sponsorships and advertising dollars. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. The Hip Hop culture cost the NBA a lot of money. I liked it better when players took steroids bigger,stronger,faster whats wasnt to like ? Just for the record, most old people prefer young people to not have any piercings, tattoos, or ridiculous hair. 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. Cmon Cam show a pair! He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. Its not like this is new. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. How some of you idiots turned this into a race/slavery issue is beyond me. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Ryan Leaf has no visible tattoos or piercings, but I wouldnt want him on my team. Ike Diogu 7. Register now! 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. who careshe can run his business anyway he wantsthere are plenty of workplaces that dont allow tattoos or piercings. Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. Jerry is old school Plain and simple. if the owner is more concerned with the dress code than whether or not they have that particular talent then thats their problem. 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. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? Richardson is trying to keep Cam Newtons already tainted name from getting anymore questionable. And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance. If Mr. Richardson wants to pay me the kind of money hes paying Cam, he can tell me how to walk, how to eat my food and how to kiss my wife. my 80+ yr old great uncle has a tat that says mom on his arm, does that make him a bad person? 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. But for every Mike Vick their are even more JaMarcus Russells, Vince Youngs, and Terrelle Pryors. Brazilian international David Luiz also said no to having tattoos on his body. Nobut players should know what the owners like. 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. 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. 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. You pay me that kind of money, you own me Im yours, sir. No offense, but my workplace has a dress code that states no visible tattoos and no piercings on men. 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. He seems like an all around great guy. As usual the folks here are writing an article about nothing to create page hits and controversy. I believe they both come from religious families. Hes not. This is pretty standard. 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. Why all the indignation because the owner wants the face of his franchise to be Wheaties cereal cover material? July 31, 2013. So what if hes old school. The reason could be that he is still too young for tattoos on his body. I think the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. Jerry, do you care more about winning football games or playing house? Why risk losing a commercial deal or something over a tatt. 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.. I get it. Would I care if he was the face of Packers? 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.