10 best NBA players who dont have tattoos. The reason could be that he is still too young for tattoos on his body. Sounds like a real bigot. Its his team. I have both tattoos and piercings, and if you are willing to judge me by those before even talking to me, I dont want to work or know you. nflofficeadmin says: Aug 24, 2011 6:03 AM. You are the biggest herd of sheep I have ever seen. 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. 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. Paul Pogba. 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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. Fans may be the lifeblood of the NFL, but theyre going to be there regardless. I know there are those who will argue the New York Yankees no facial hair rules if one wants to play for the organization. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? He should just play Madden. After all, this is a business, would you go to McDonalds if Ronald had 15 piercings all around his mouth and nose? If he doesnt have any at this age he probably doesnt want them, but its the principle. Unfortunately for Jackson, his tattoo choice Jerry is old school Plain and simple. Speaking to an interview he explained: I dont have tattoos because I donate blood very often. Joel Embiid. Or says something stupid. Ya know, ol JR has been given a pass before when he berated a player in a meeting. Cam was hired. Every person (not just NFL player) should have the right to look, speak, and portray themselve the way they feel comfortable. Bottom line is Hes there to win games and win fans which equals more money for the franchise. 5. We already have our Cam Newton. And the CBA limits the teams rules in this regard to reasonable rules about appearance. These players represent their respective teams. i think a TON of people are missing the point. Mane Richardson is a hypocrite did he not wanted Mike Vick at one pointSMH. The easy solution is to remove non-visible piercings when you put on the uniform. 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. If the boss tells you to do something, you do it, or you risk losing your job. Correct, no different, but still stupid. Richardson is an idiot. But it is rediculous to think that people would watch the NFL less if all the players had tattoos and piercings. Where is the option for Yes, but players dont have to follow it. . Seriously? Cam liked what he heard, Richardson liked what he saw and heard. Richardson is entitled to tell Newton to do anything he wants. and not that cool old school. Hes going to represent a whole franchise. Sadio Mane loves playing football and only football. I suppose the argument here though is he isolated Cam when others on the Panthers have tatts. it makes little sense why Richardson is saying no tattoos or piercings to one guy, but not to others, but oh well. If he is quoted correctly there was no ultimatim, so there should be no issue. Jerry Richardson has every right to ask that a player not have tats or piercings. This is not so much about race as it is about, the bottom line which is money. I think Cam wants to be the next commercial superstar. Cam can choose to bag groceries instead of get paid 30 mil to play a game. Im not saying its right or wrong; thats just how it is. Those players currently in the league with visible tattoos will be given the option to cover them up before games, practices and press conferences. In the real world one is not restricted to one team or look for a new line of unemployment. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. The only superstar duo without tattoos is Embiid and Simmonds. 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 . Newton is going to be the face of the franchise, and this is Richardsons franchise. Absolutely, Ill expect a dress code. At any job the boss has the right to tell his employee what he can and cant do. It wont happen if he has alot of tatoos or piercings. @oldhamletman, than he has to put those rules in for everyone and not single people out. Maybe their owner should focus more on the talent of the product on the field instead of what they look like. Its that simple. I would, however, question the wisdom of trading him just because he doesnt have an unmarked body. Better keep him away from LameBron James then. 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. 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. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. Please explain how you managed to make this about race, I gotta see this. no one cares about your jobs or your bosses rules 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. Most of them expressed their support for Brady Quinn over Tebow, but not Josh Lucero. 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. Missing ur point. Youre right. - Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. It is really a little on the stupid side. NFL players can have as many tattoos as they want, and they do not have to cover them under any rules. When has it ever been cool to make up rules as we go? The Hip Hop culture cost the NBA a lot of money. I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer. That said, I like what Richardson has said and agree with his right to say it. I have a problem with the fact that this was even a part of his thought process. I find nothing as silly as when people try to compare playing in the NFL to a regular job. For someone who nearly died a few years ago and had to undergo a quadruple bypass, he has an odd way of showing an appreciation for life. 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. Its simpleIf you want to play in the NFL you have to follow rules. I said, Do you have any tattoos? There are a number of portraits including of inspirational political figures Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. He has just as much right to put expectations on his employees as any other owner of any other company. Cam does not have an issue with it. That could be construed to be a health and safety issue, particularly in a contact sport. Rushmore. The players are going to fill that lost in their new collective barging agreement. Business owners (and the NFL is a business) have a right to do so. And no, the circumstance cant be a policy that applies to #1 draft picks or star quarterbacks. Not to be superstitious but a tattoo would definitely mess up the team mojo if he got one now, right? As it turns out, its standard practice when potentially putting inmates with rival gang ties in the same jail space. The 5-time Ballon dOr winner is not really interested in tattoos. Most companies have an expectation that their leaders present themselves in a certain way. So I guess hed pass on Tom Brady because his hair is too long? If you had something worth 500 million dollars, would you be worried what any of the posters on PFT thought? First thing he should have asked his new QB is whether he though he could win a Super Bowl. If he wants to cut all the players on the panthers with tattoos or piercings than he can tell Cam not to have any. There is a difference between this is our policy and, do you have any tattos? This is so ridiculous. Some employers even take it a step furtherMy partner is a firefighter, and she had to sign a morals clause as part of her employment contract with the city. Thats your right. He said, No, sir. Also, I doubt paying customers will care about any of that assuming TDs are being put on the board. This is the NFL not Wallstreet. Ronaldo is a great player on and off the pitch and has opted to help humanity. Aug 24, 2011 5:45 AM Lighten up people. If a potential employee doesnt agree with itthat is fine. The fact is, in todays game, corporate money is where its at. Sleeve Football Tattoos 5. Then again, they are probably just like me, wasting time at work, reading and posting on PFT. Be sure to also read best tattoo ideas and designs for football lovers. Side Football Tattoos 8. Cmon Cam show a pair! They should call this site OldFogeyTalk instead. LeBron is covered in ink and he seems like an all around decent person (The Decision aside). The Jaguars have had a resurgent season and one of the best defenses in the NFL. No wonder the panthers blow. 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 At 18-9, the 76ers lead the Eastern Conference. The decision to hire "police tattoo experts" to examine NFL players is not only racist, but a really stupid idea, every way you consider it. 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?). He is just one of many muslim footballers without tattoos. JR has the right to say he doesnt want a QB with tattoos and piercings. Here's hoping he never feels a need to wear long sleeves under his 49ers jersey to cover the tattoos. Nothing worse than going to the doctors office and my freaking nurse has a nose piercing. He thought he had the right to demand to be allowed to represent the company his way; problem is, it wasnt his company. Despite winning everything in his career, Robert Lewandowski chooses to be humble and refuses to wear any tattoo on his body. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Pittsburgh, New England and New York are thought to have the best onwership and those rules dont exist. Never bothered him about Steve Smiths tats. So what if hes old school. One guy I graduated from college learned this lesson the hard way. 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. When you work FOR somebody thats something that you have no control over. catman72 says: August 24, 2011 at 7:59 am Nothing wrong with JR stating his preferences to kid that hes going to draft and pay to be the face of his franchise. If your company says no tattos or No piercing it is a written policy. 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. 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. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. In the time it took me to post this he prolly sold 10,000 chicken biscuits. - There is nothing wrong with the owner telling Cam his preferences with tatoos. You can do anything you want. Hmmmmm, 3octaveFart says: Making a tournament bracket template in Microsoft Word If you use Microsoft Word version 2010 to 2013, you can create a tournament bracket template by drawing the text boxes as well as the connecting lines. He strongly recommended it stay the way it is. Learn how your comment data is processed. This is the NFL. Cmon Cam show a pair! In the NFL a player does not have that choice and therefore should not be forced into an image he does not want. Probably because the Polish striker refuses to show off fancy stuff and refuses to compromise his body. ============================== Ex Barcelona Pep Guardiola boss reflected on why Andreas Iniesta does not wear any tattoo, Iniesta doesnt die his hair, he does not wear earrings and he hasnt got any tattoos. No. Solid Oak Sketches filed suit on Monday in New York federal court, saying that particular tattoos depicted on players in the recent game NBA2K16 was the company's copyrighted work. Hes not. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. if you read the question as stated, then the CLEAR answer should be NO. 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. People are giving examples of how things are in the workplace for non-professional athletesbecause (some of) these athletes are often out of touch with the reality of their fans lives. And Im sure his agent wanted the commission on that money. Best comment of the day. freedomispopular says: Its the same deal here. Players have to cover tattoos and be well groomed. 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. In saying that Cam is up for it and he will be great, it is just going to take some time. Is that fair? It is not unreasonable that owners want them to be non controvertial and risk alienating their fan base. point being, he thought he could control what that person does on his/her time after work. Everybody has made good points in this discussion. I am 34, but todays generation has gone hog wild with this tattoo craze and it needs to stop, or at least slow down. 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. I didnt realize having tattoos and piercings was unreasonable. 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. end of story. 6 of 19 against the bengals. In my opinion, in most cases, tattoos and piercings just make players look immature and unprofessional. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. I guess it is a fair assumption you have never heard of the CFL, UFL or Arena Football League. I normally dont get into issues like this and have no hint of racist blood in my body (heck, my wife is white lol).The problem I have with this article is that I am sure the same questions werent asked about Gabbert by Richardson. D@amn right he can dictate as he chooses. 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? now with that said, i do agree that a no piercings/tatoos policy can hold up. New York Yankees veteran left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday because of an infected wound he got from a recent tattoo procedure, the club announced. The reason he does not wear any tattoos is that his father has not allowed him to wear. You could go a lot of different ways with a tattoo featuring The Greek Freak as its headline, but the Milwaukee Bucks 2. The Liverpool star has decided not to wear any tattoos. 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. Jerry owns the team and can ask his player(s) to have no tattoos. 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. You must be logged in to leave a comment. - I actually dont mind this and agree with the sentiment. I find Cams clean cut look refreshing in the world of sports these days; much like Dwight Howard. The sneaker features the fan-favorite "Shattered Backboard" colorway, with white leather on the base and black. Ive had jobs before that told me I cant have my hair too long or have any visible tattoos or piercings. He certainly has a right to do whatever he wants. Hell, I took my mother-in-law to get her 1st tattoo for her 60th birthday. I have no problem with asking players. 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? 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 . No surprises. All you widget business owners out there can dictate how your employees dress. In an era where football players flaunt their expensive possessions, Kante opted for a humble life and refuses to show off things. 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. 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. If Jerry wants the face of the Panthers to appear clean-cut, thats his right. you ppl mean nothing, could find a monkey to do your job. 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. No. He is the prototypical new wave QB, in my opinion. And to be honest, I seriously doubt many people care what you look like as long as you get the freakin job done. I guess I can see the owners point as the face of the franchise but man it sure sounds pretty old school. Who are their critics to say otherwise, nobody? Got it. 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. ' Richardson told Rose. If you work ANYPLACEyou have to follow rules. is. I thought, Oh my God! My mate was in and he felt proper awkward.. He doesnt care about Shockeys appearance b/c Shockey isnt on sportscenter on a daily basis wearing a panthers jersey. Company policy should apply here as well, in my opinion. 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. He is one of the few footballers without tattoos as it prohibited in his religion Islam. Dwight Howard 6. 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. Richardson, who said that Newton was dressed perfectly for their meeting, was blunt. Pogba is the only man utd players without tattoos in our list. Even Jerry Jones is smarter than that. Arent there baseball teams that dictate whether a player can grow a beard? Furthermore, check yourself in the mirror bro, for the way you embarrassed yourself and your franchise with your handling of preliminary CBA negotiations. employees do have rights. This while working in Chicago. The main reason Ronaldo does not have tattoos is that he donates blood regularly. 3. im not a supporter of owner meddling in his employees personal time. Otherwise I have no issues with tattoos and piercings on players. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Yesterday, team management made a pitch to the South Florida media in hopes of convincing local governments to subsidize $250 million in. 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. It is a joke people support such dumb rules to be enforced on someone. The difference is you can also go to another restaurant that allows tats and piercings. Its the voice of reason in an age where the game is getting out of control of the owners. I guess he would turn down the new Tom Brady? 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. An NFL owner can tell his employers whatever he wants. LaMarcus Aldridge has more than one tattoo 1. Tattoosshmeh not so much. Yet, he touts that player/owner title as if he is a players owner. Richardson presumably wants him to do nothing that would potentially alienate the mainstream paying customers.. Man I usually HATE when the race card is played but this sure walks a fine line. He seems like an all around great guy. If not, than hes way out of line. Probably not, but has anybody noticed their piercings or tats? Though the topic was addressed by Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer in April, its worth repeating. 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. It might be just me, but I care a lot more about how a player acts on and off the field than about how many body mods they have. 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. It is up to them, however, I have higher opinions of players who choose not to get tattoos or piercings. 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. And such is life! I dont have tattoos or any piercings, and I would like to keep it that way. If Newton busts, hell be off the team regardless if he has any tats or not. 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. A player on a team is a product you market with a certain image it wishes to promote and portrayand you want the face of it to be as clean as a whistle. As usual the folks here are writing an article about nothing to create page hits and controversy. 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$$. Jerry is old school. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley said, the other victims injured in the shooting was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. Itd be racist if he said it to all black players which he didnt. Big difference, in the case of the Yankees its team wide, where with Cam its just him. 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. If Im getting paid millions of dollars to be a high profile leader in a company and represent that company publicly? They trade 90% of their drafted prospects anyway, but the guys they do bring up go along because that is the standard in the locker room amongst the veterans. Here is a list of popular unblocked games that fall under the WTF category: I Want to Be the Guy A platformer game in which the player must navigate a series of challenging levels and defeat a series of bosses. More people think the owners have the right to tell a guy if he can get tattoos and piercings or not? I didnt know Jerry Richardson was a Michelle Bachmann backer, - But Earrings denote immaturity. It would be one thing if he had a hardline policy where he refused to draft any players who had tatts or piercings. 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. 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. 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. The guys is paying him millions of dollars to be the face of his franchise. I just wanna know why you cant tackle some fool by his hair if hes going to wear it hanging out so far. If Cam doesnt like it he can work somewhere else, right? I think he is a control freak with some serious anger issues. What flies in NY or even the ATL may not work in the Charlotte market. 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. NFL players show off 2022 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear. 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.