If this is Richardsons policy, why isnt the whole team held to this standard? Call it what you want. brientomas says: Aug 24, 2011 5:09 AM Those who choose not to abide by the new regulations will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action including the possibility of suspension. Richardson is just helping Cam be an entertainer and an icon.. to middle aged white people, just like himself. Jason Thompson 9. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. You must appeal to your demographic. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Employers (particularly those paying you millions) making these type of desires known is totally reasonable. Thats just fact. Forearm Football Tattoos 2. WebMiami Sports. Arm Football Tattoos 4. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. 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 . Without Tattoos 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. just because you own a company/team, doesnt mean you can tell your employees to do whatever you want. Grant Hill 5. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. 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. Operation Sports Forums > Football > Madden NFL Football > Madden Will work with any roster or draft class but doesn't have tattoos for any player without face scan. It is completely up to the owner how his team looks, just as it is in any business. In any job, you have to understand and be prepared to deal with the bosss personality quirks and pet peeves. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. Though, he usually likes to show off his collection of cars that he has deserved. You can agree or disagree with Richardson. Someone tell Jerry no whiskey and well see how he likes that. If Cam decides to get a piercing or tat, Im sure he will. Super Bowl bound Beckham is said to have as many as 86 pieces of art on his body with all different meanings. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. Gareth Bale follows the footsteps of his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and refuses to wear any tattoos. These players represent their respective teams. Cam is just a kid and JR was just trying to set the stage for the owner-player relationship. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? Its fact of life. Well, the guy got ticked off and blew the interview. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. 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. I dont have any. I said, Do you have any piercings? He said, No, sir. Bottom line is its up to the owner to decide how the team is presented to the fans. If not, than hes way out of line. Leg Football Tattoos 9. Peyton sure makes alot of extra money in endorsements. 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. If Cam newton goes out and does get them, and his contract gets termed, welcome to the real world. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. Web13) Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Jesus and Mary tattooes. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. 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. 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. Tattoos are the new mainstream. Do NFL players have to cover their tattoos? Maybe that makes him unattractive to media but he is the best!. Good keep it that way. That is total BS. I could go on with many more examples, but hopefully even your ignorant and mean- spirited brain can understand. That is the way the world works. And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance. He looked at me with such disgust. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. It is really a little on the stupid side. put it in a contract with a lot of zeros attached, otherwise shut up! I absolutely HATE looking at those players with tattoos up and down their arms, gold teeth, big diamonds in both of their ear lobes and hair down to their a$$. Cmon Cam show a pair! There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. 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. And I dont want you hanging around that no-good tyrone or that shank shaquanda!. I think Jerry Richardson is a boorish, stubborn, old man who was the driving reason/unreason behind the lockout. But I cant have BOTH at this stage in my career. Sounds like a real bigot. The NBA is just now after 10 years starting to recover. NFL Player Tattoos He doesnt seem to have any issues with the request so Im not sure its even a problem. WebHe was charged with RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE. To everyone that keeps talking about my companys policy handbook has thisThis doesnt apply to this situation because Cam is being singled out. I thought, Oh my God! My mate was in and he felt proper awkward.. 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. But I bet its not always the case with sponsors and advertisers and the business that pay to be affiliated with the team. 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. No long hair, no facial hair, etc, and no one has a problem with that. And as a subscriber to that corporate mindset, Jerry Richardson knows this all too well. I think its probably aimed at the Look at me persona that a lot of NFL players have adopted. NFL players You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. Football Tattoos For Men 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. updated March 23, 2022, 7:35 am Wow the readers on this sight make me sick sometimes. -. If Cam really wants a tat that badresign from the team. 1.8k Views. People always look way too deep into things. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. This is absurd! Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. They have the ability to quit and do something else just like we all do if they dont like the business they work for. 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. Ike Diogu 7. You CAN tackle by the hair. I can also name several white players in the league with tatoos and piercings. These JR backers are really excited about being model employees and doing what your boss says. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. It may not be your choice, and it may not be the most courageous choice, but its a legitimate choice. This is pretty standard. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. I dont care what why he tries to spin it, those comments were clearly racist.. . The most successful franchise in the history of sports: Yankees have been doing that for years. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. Al Davis??? There are trade offs. 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. No doubt, now that he has moved to play in the Chinese league, NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. Only one of the the top two players in franchise history was inked up and down the arm. Youd think a guy walking around with donated organs pumping through him would not be concerned with such trivial issues. The people doing the interview told him they didnt want any men representing their company wearing earrings or any other body piercings. I think we are seeing more and more owners stay out of the football side of things. Especially one that isnt uniformly applied, to all positions, teams, etc. 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. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him?. He thought he had the right to demand to be allowed to represent the company his way; problem is, it wasnt his company. Where is Allen Iverson when you need him? So u really want to believe that a QB spends every waking moment studying game films? You have to love the way that Americans are being conditioned; dont let Government tell you anything, but do everything that your boss tells you. Regardless of the motivation, theres something troubling about Richardsons position. It is an employee relationship he seeks to re-establish, and the employees should look presentable to the public. 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. Back Football Tattoos 7. From a business stand point Mr. Richardson is well within his rights to make that request. Believe it or not hes no dummy. I think the owner has the right but I dont see how it helps your team win games. As usual the folks here are writing an article about nothing to create page hits and controversy. freedomispopular says: Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. This interview took place BEFORE the draft. My dad walked in and I swear I thought he was going to kill me, said Bale. Joel Embiid. There is a difference in telling players and asking players. Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. tattoos 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. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. He is one of a few footballers without tattoos. 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. 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 A winning QB gets the endorsements, so as long as he win games then his endorsements will be there. 10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? There are 31 other that might want to employ me, so its your choice sir! No. Boy, a lot of people who werent there know for sure what was said and to whom it was said. Obviously, it didnt phase Cam who is there to play football. However you cant tackle by the shoulder pads and sometimes players get flagged because when they have the hair it LOOKS like the pads. Tattoos have become more prominent across the league (and in sports in general) in its more recent history, though not all football stars have made smart ink choices. I guess it is a fair assumption you have never heard of the CFL, UFL or Arena Football League. But you cant do EVERYTHING you want. I wouldnt. These should be implied when you are put in place to be the Face!. OMG No matter how famous you are, somethings are prohibited in the Bale household and that includes tattoos. how long do white tigers live - klocker.media ============================== 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. My boss wont let me have visible tats or piercings (I work for a bank, where I am a member of senior management). Rushmore. Lavezzi, as well as being one of the strongest Argentine strikers, is one of the most tattooed football players in the world. I believe they both come from religious families. Brandon Roy 4. The BOSS had certain standards for the Yankees when it came to facial hair. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. Being drafted by a team does not give Cam his only option look at Eli Manning he was not originally drafted by the Giants. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. I wondered how I would have felt if one of my back surgeons showed up in his scrubs with arms full of tattoos and lips, nose, cheeks and ears pierced. There are laws against being singled out like that. The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. I have tats all overhowever, I now work in a field that requires I cover them when there. Gareth Bale, however, admits to giving his dad a shock by once wearing magnetic earrings for a family dinner back home in Cardiff. yes its true, lots of companies have policy against visible tats while at work, and i can agree with that. Chris Paul. Dwyane Wade 8. (Peppers) And I think by all accounts hes a model citizen but thats just me. If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Pogba is Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? Its a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person. The poll results are sad. Not a big deal though, most employers want employees to look professional. 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.