Newton is entitled to pay attention, or to ignore him, and the CBA doesnt give Richardson any freedom to fine him. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. Comparing this to typical workplaces LOL!!! 6 of 19 against the bengals. Of course, if Richardson keeps writing checks like he has these past few months, Im sure those offended players could get over it. The thing is, as the article mentions, it has to be consistant with the business or in this case the franchise. The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. If it does become an issue he can always request a trade to the Raiders or Bengals. I wouldnt. I have no visible tats and no piercingsbecause its BAD FOR BUSINESS!!! Virgil Van Dijk Gets A Huge Compliment From Michael Owen. At least Cam knows how he can get out of Carolina if he wants. One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. If an employee dont like it, they can find another employer. It also seems to say more than we own your services and borders on we own you. Paramedics and school teachers who work long hours for peanuts, because they want to make a positive impact on other peoples lives. Its none of his business. If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? As others have pointed out, the Yankees enforce a dress code for their players. 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. So, Richardson is right and I would be the same way, if it were my business. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. Obviously this poll isnt important, but other more telling polls show the same thing. If you do not like your employers grooming policy you can seek out one that better suits your style. Hes an extremely handsome man, and with a little success on the field, can parlay that into a lucrative marketing deal. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! 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. ive had many coworkers that have to rock the long sleeves at work to cover up the tats, and theyre cool with that. Web1. There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. The New York Yankees do the same thing with all of their players. My boss wont let me have visible tats or piercings (I work for a bank, where I am a member of senior management). You guys side with the people in power on everything. owners of a business dont actively seek out 1 person, they set a standard that all applicants have to adhere to. Cam Newton doesn't have any tattoos on his body, and his ears are unpierced. It isnt illegal for the boss to discriminate against people with tattoos or piercings. Welcome to the real world Jerry. If the boss tells you to do something, you do it, or you risk losing your job. If your view is so clouded and cant see thru it, I have no need for your job or your friendship. 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. 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. Is a tattoo unprofessional? WebSome famous people who have a tattoo include Michael Jordan, Paul Stanley (of WWE fame), Sylvester Stallone, and Marilyn Monroe. 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. If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. Cmon Cam show a pair! Chris Paul 2. ( conservatism reigns)Not unlike the person in the White House, Cam is being rejected for who he is and not what he does. If Newton doesnt like the expectations Richardson has placed on him, then he could have held out or asked for a trade. Calf Football Tattoos 10. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. The main reason Mo Salah does not have tattoos is that he is a Muslim and tattoos are forbidden in Islam. He said, No, sir. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. While Cam is not a front office guy he is the CEO on the field. For Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson, he uses his body and tattoos to do so. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. The most successful franchise in the history of sports: Yankees have been doing that for years. If my memory serves me correctly Jerry was a big supporter of the rooney rule. Most employers have some sort of dress code employees must stick to-even our military when it comes to tattoos and piercings. I dont want to see a league where guys that have tattoos are only allowed to be on certain teams because the owners deemed tattoos to be bad for business. Cast a vote below. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. Anyone whos worked in the real world knows this isnt uncommon. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. 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. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. He interviewed for a sales position with a company, and showed up at the interview with an earring. You are watching the sterilization of this country happening right before your eyesand I notice that most of you respondersare already touting the corporate linelike good lemmings do. 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! 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. is. Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. But anyway, he is a classy player but we wouldnt be surprised to see him in a tattoo shop. Its his team so he can do so. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player(s) to have no tattoos. There just arent that many supremely gifted athletes like Vick out there that can spend virtually no extra time on being a great QB. Id be grouchy too if i was in my 70s. 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. Athletes are NOT slaves, as much as some like to say. Sounds like a real bigot. The NFL has punished several players for violating the leagues personal conduct policy, some without criminal charges. drmonkeyarmy says: If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? Please explain to me why it would be so crazy for ownership to enforce something like this. Does anyone actually think if Newton actually got a tattoo(s) or piercing(s), Richardson would actually fire or discipline Newton? Richardson, while appearing to be draconian, is essentially correct. Itd be racist if he said it to all black players which he didnt. Next in the list is the Egyptian King known as Mo Salah. Read your employee manual lately? If Cam chooses to do something contrary to the owners wishes then Richardson will no doubt calculate it when decided to resign him or not. But I bet its not always the case with sponsors and advertisers and the business that pay to be affiliated with the team. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? It is not unreasonable that owners want them to be non controvertial and risk alienating their fan base. 3. 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. This is way different. The New York Yankees have similar policies with being clean and neat looking. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. People always look way too deep into things. Is that legal? That being said, most businesses have dress codes for their employees. In fact, instead of having fancy tattoos, he decides to help humanity. This is so ridiculous. 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. 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. They dont have to work at the establishment. now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. I dont have tattoos or any piercings, and I would like to keep it that way. 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. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos. Oh my God! He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. Chest Football Tattoos 6. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. 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. My job gets done the same whether I have hair like repunzel or Im completely bald, whether I have a collared shirt on or not, whether I have piercings or not, or whether I have tattoos or not. Then Richardson would have to risk cutting talent (Im not a Cam fan), taking a PR hit and letting Cam take his talents to another team. To all the posters that have said some variaton of if he doesnt like it, work somewhere else or I own a business and my employees do as they are told the guy was drafted. and no rap music. 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. 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. 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. If Jerry Richardson is a racist, how come he drafted Newton to be the face of the franchise? If the owners made rules about when the players where allowed to go number 2 you would probably approve. Cam was hired. Call it what you want. Not everyone who has tattoos is a gang-banger or crimminal. I see your point and its a good one. I bet Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning dont have any tattoos or piercings. If Cam really wants a tat that badresign from the team. Youre right. 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. yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. And for that I applaud him. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. Just ask your grandparents. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. The NBA says the players must wear normal clothes before and after games. 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. Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. LMAO @ mrmilstead, havent seen a comment that good in a while. I am fairly sure that Cam wouldnt have chosen the Panthers had he had the opportunity. They want the money too. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? OMG If they are, then hell, I wish I was too. This interview took place BEFORE the draft. 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. He hired a latino hc, drafted an african american QB, and steve smith adores him(and he hates everybody). And, with that change, youre right. Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. I dont agree with facial and neck tattoos, and primarily an ear piercing really is not that big of a deal. Then French young sensation Kylian Mbappe refuses to wear any tattoos on his body. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. Hand Football Tattoos I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. 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. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. Jason Thompson 9. 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. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. Someone made a decent point about piercings, though. So what if he doesnt want his team represented by someone with sleeved up arms and a long hair cut. Problem is, he forgot who it is that was going to be paying his salary. We want is not the same as I order or you must. If the Panthers owner feels that a certain outcome will lead to better marketing and sales while also happening to agree with his values then why shouldnt he say he wants that outcome? if the owner is more concerned with the dress code than whether or not they have that particular talent then thats their problem. 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. im not a supporter of owner meddling in his employees personal time. I have to side with Richardson on this one. 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. that some of you morons mentioned. Yeah, because having 60-80 yr old white guys running things has worked out so well lately.we should also commend them for extending their personal believes onto younger generations, because change is bad. An employer has the right to create an image with its employees that it wants to foster with the public. i think a TON of people are missing the point. If you show up for an interview looking like a hood you might not get hired. Pogba is Learn how your comment data is processed. U mean some of the already inked up, drug smoking, and unkept folks who watch football. Find great deals on Mens Wide Dress Shoes at Kohl's today!. some families are probably turning off pro sports right now, just because of this explosion of tats in the last 15 years.). When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? Cam didnt have to sign the contract, and Richardson can run his own business. I dont see what the big deal is. 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. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. I have several tats that are in memory of loved ones who have diedas well as several others that have special meaning. If I want piercings or tats, I can go do something else. A perfect example is Robert Kraft and his relationships with his team. 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. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. NOW that is FUNNY. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. Tattoosshmeh not so much. Besides, every other corporation has a dress code of some kind, it isnt like he would not have faced this perhaps in the work place elsewhere. Were as free and wild as we were in the 70s, just not as successful as then and the early 80s. Nikola Jokic. Denver Broncos. A direction to a single employee isnt a policy. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. AGAIN. I know I dont. and not that cool old school. Newton isnt applying for a job at mcdonalds, he is applying for a seven figure job in one of the highest profile companies in the world. 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. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. You must be logged in to leave a comment. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. 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. These JR backers are really excited about being model employees and doing what your boss says. Its the voice of reason in an age where the game is getting out of control of the owners. But I believe what Richardson is doing is to save face and not create any unwarranted stereotypes or problems within his organization. To play for the organization, you complied with the rule. 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. The society is beginning to infiltrate the entertainment that is conducive to a family visit to the stadium. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. 3. As much as I DESPISE players using the slave term. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. It was simply a job interview. 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. A man child would go get tatoos despite what the guy said. Thats your right. This reminds me of the Yankees and their no facial hair except mustaches rule. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. 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? Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? 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. Thats just fact. Im perfectly OK with JR telling him how he should represent JRs franchise. From full-sleeve tribal tattoos, nameplates and even tropical sunsets. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. And the 29-year-old has an equally impressive tattoo collection to match his amazing hands and electric speed. 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. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! Back Football Tattoos 7. no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. No surprises. Last I checked, if the OWNER wants one of his EMPLOYEES to exhude a certain image, then the EMPLOYEE had better comply. 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. So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? Such is life. employees do have rights. 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. Not to mention a conduct code. Nobut players should know what the owners like. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. Its a legitimate choice. Al Davis??? He is one of the few footballers without tattoos as it prohibited in his religion Islam. Also look to the military, sure soldiers, sailors, and airmen get tats, but if they are visible like on the face or hands they are subject to article 15 under the USMJ destruction or harm to Government Property like the individual who could be reduced in rank and subject to discharge. ===================. chrisbntx says: He told him he cant have tatoos or piercings! If not, than hes way out of line. Typically, when people like this state they that they think they are being reasonable, they are just demonstrating their desire for everyone to look and act the same way they do. You can ask them, not tell them. WebThe adidas Predator Absolute Gold dropped without warning this morning, November 1st, 2022 on adidas. Your poll question says telling players which is a problem. If the bank guaranteed me 22 million bucks in exchange for not mutilating my body, im pretty sure im gonna take that deal. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. 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. Why all the indignation because the owner wants the face of his franchise to be Wheaties cereal cover material? Thats what all you widget owners want, right? Richardson doesnt care if Cam has a white girl, just not his grand daughter, ha ha. That being saiduntil the NFL states itI dont think the individual owners have the right as they are just pieces of the whole organization. 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. Each do it different, but that is the end goal. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. So save all the rediculous comments about athletes being slaves. The Yankees have a long standing ban on facial hair and long hair, and thats been working all right for them over the years. Its that simple. However, there is a middle ground..no visible tattoos. Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta refused to wear tattoos during his footballing career and is one of the few footballers without tattoos. Dwyane Wade 8. When big money starts changing hands, companies are more likely to support teams and athletes that represent the type of image the company wishes to present for itself. Outside of football, 14 percent of Americans have tattoos, according to one study. 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. Cmon Cam show a pair! Even Cam Newton is winning football games, him being tatted up will have nothing to do with it. Richardson owns the team so he can ask whatever he wants. 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. freedomispopular says: The first one relates to the pre-draft meeting between Richardson and quarterback Cam Newton. He owns the team and has done nothing wrong in stating that to him. He makes the tattooed team for his inked forearms. Of course teams have the right to at least request this. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. They asked him before the draft if he could be that public face and he agreed. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. owner doesnt equal king of the world. A policy has to be written and has to apply uniformly to everyone in similar circumstances. Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. As an owner of a business, I can dictate how I want my business to be presented to the buying public. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar. George Steinbrenner had the same rule for Yankees players. Richardson might as well have told Cam: If you ever feel slighted by me and want to piss me off, get yourself a tattoo.. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. Thanks for clearing that up, Jerry! Any job like that is going to have image standards and moral terpitude clauses. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice The recent fight and shooting at the Raider-Niner game last weekend was a huge red flag. Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. However, the players that chose to go there generally are free agents and choose to acquiesce to that rule. Richardson, a former teammate of Johnny Unitas with the Baltimore Colts and the first ex-NFL player since George Halas to own a team, was awarded the Panthers franchise in 1993. This clause is enforced @ ALL TIMESwhether she is on or off duty.
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