From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. I made that point in another post. Where is the option for Yes, but players dont have to follow it. Manchester Uniteds star midfielder, Paul Pogba refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. 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. Are you guys Fn kidding me? 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. 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. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. Tattoos & body piercing have definately become more mainstream & acceptable. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. OMG If you explain the business reasons , most would go along. McDonalds can tell me pretty much the same thing. 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. I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. Tattoo or not. As a Panthers fan, this is one of the biggest non stories i have ever read on this site. Kentucky's Republican governor has appointed former NFL player Derrick Ramsey as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development . A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. Best comment of the day. Tattoos are the new mainstream. But Earrings denote immaturity. Blanco hit eight homers for the Diamondbacks in just 37 games played last season. The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. Many business have dress codes and personal conduct codes. Welcome to the real world Jerry. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He should just play Madden. Got it. 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. WebSome famous people who have a tattoo include Michael Jordan, Paul Stanley (of WWE fame), Sylvester Stallone, and Marilyn Monroe. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. LOL I have to side with Richardson on this one. 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. Oh my God! Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? 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. Why risk losing a commercial deal or something over a tatt. Cam: WTF!!!!! The league doesnt have to work too hard pitching its product to the fans; they sell themselves on it. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. Terrelle Pryor. It cant be a case-by-case issue (even though that seems to be the leagues M.O.). 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. While Im sure Richardson is an old-school guy who has low regard for any manner of body ornamentation, this isnt so much about Jerry imposing his own personal values on a player; its a matter of maintaining and maximizing Cams image and marketability, particularly as it relates to the corporate sector. I am the biggest Panthers fan and Cam Newtons most staunch supporter(and he needs it in Charlotte), since his first game against Clemson last year.
NFL Players Unless the contract says so, Richardson doesnt have any business telling anyone how they can look. theres a big difference between an owner of a business and the owner of a sports team that alot of you are not mentioning. He was up front in the pre-draft interview, when deciding whether to draft Cam. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. Its like any other job. . These players are supposed to be professionals and are paid like they are. Not a big deal though, most employers want employees to look professional. I suppose the argument here though is he isolated Cam when others on the Panthers have tatts. 3. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. If Jerry Richardson is a racist, how come he drafted Newton to be the face of the franchise?
Carolina Panthers' Jerry Richardson to Cam Newton -- No tats, but find one company that says if you get a tat youre fired. thats crossing the line. This is so ridiculous. Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. Now, having found out he doesnt have tattoos or piercings, hes gone up a few notches in my eyes. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. Leg Football Tattoos 9. ============================== Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. 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. is. . I know I dont. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. Be sure to also read best tattoo ideas and designs for football lovers. I have no problem with asking players. Thats just the way it is. Cam does not have an issue with it. Thread starter dolfan313; S Is that fair? The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. ************************************************** Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. LOL, Richardson is senile. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. 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. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. I know many companies you require that no tatoos or piercings be visible. 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. Its the same deal here. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. We can pretend were past this as a society, but unfortunately were not. Michael Finley 3. There is something special about being and NFL QB and Cam fully appreciates and understands that. Patriots kicker says he will remove tattoo associated with far-right militia group. WebFrom a big, beefy offensive lineman having Mamas Boy tatted on his massive biceps to Jeremy Shockeys nod to the great American bald eagle, the league is littered with tattoos that are questionable at best.
tattoo 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. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. This isnt a matter of an owner telling a player how to dress and act; its about a businessman maximizing his products marketability. . If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. And to those who say there is no place that would fire an employee over tattoos and such I can name several Two are family entertainment venues namely Walt Disney who has strict policies against and Universal Entertainment. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. Pogba is the only man utd players without tattoos in our list.
Best Tattoos of the 2013 NFL Draft Class nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! Were as free and wild as we were in the 70s, just not as successful as then and the early 80s. Truth is though, Richardson is doing Newton a favor. The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. That being said I have for along time felt that there is a reason you dont see very many successful QBs with tattoos. 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 . Nikola Jokic. I believe they both come from religious families. There are huge differences, to be sure, but the same laws apply. 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. Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. Chris Paul.
Keyonta AlexanderHe is considered a great military leader and was Well give you the last word on this one. Though, he usually likes to show off his collection of cars that he has deserved. 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?). Many athletes get tattoos to honor those who have influenced their careers or to represent themselves positively through art. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. It sounds to me like Jerry was asking him to keep it the way he has. **************************************************
All-Tattooed Team of Major League Baseball No. Call it what you want. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. Ike Diogu 7. Sounds like a real bigot. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. Its none of his business. Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. I have also placed him on the mythical collegiate, Mt. If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. Where in this sentence did Mr. Richardson say he couldnt have a tattoo or any piercings? As others have pointed out, the Yankees enforce a dress code for their players. I have said more than once that if scientists went into the lab to design the perfect QB they would emerge with Cam Newton. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. So what if hes old school. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. Just ask your grandparents. I think the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. You CAN tackle by the hair. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. Let your play do the talking. 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 it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. It happens in many different workplaces. 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.
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