Panthers owner Jerry Richardson asked quarterback Cam Newton not to get any tattoos or piercings while he is a Carolina Panther. Should teams be able to restrict players from getting tattoos or piercings? We asked our experts in the latest Instant Debate, and their answers will appear on NFL.com later today.

As the rain gives way to some early-evening sunshine here in Fawcett Stadium, it occurs to me that Steve Young -– now and forever -– should pay for the dry cleaning of Deion Sanders‘ new gold blazer.

You may not have seen the memo, but it is indeed mandatory for any draft conversation with members of the media to begin with a question about Cam Newton’s worthiness as the top overall pick in next Thursday’s draft. Such was the case Tuesday afternoon on a conferencd call with NFL analysts Boomer Esiason, Howie Long and Cris Collinsworth.

There are varying reports that Ben Roethlisberger was not very popular with his teammates. Former coach Bill Cowher does not necessarily agree with that.

File this one under a Chief area to watch next season. CBS analyst Boomer Esiason said on his WFAN-NY radio show this week that he wouldn’t be surprised if Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli hired Bill Cowher to coach the team in 2010.