Garb Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2376850 ...who's next? Condeleeza Rice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2376850 ...who's next? Condeleeza Rice? Gawd i hope not. She's a clowns fan!:Cuss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Tags did a good job,, a lawyer, like tags, is needed in this job nowadays,, go get another lawyer who is wealthy and doesnt need the cash,, get Leigh Steinberg,, lawyer, most respected agent by owners,, would be a great hire,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 NFL | Tagliabue to retire Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:40:28 -0800 ESPNews reports NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will retire in July. The official Word: FOR USE AS DESIRED NFL-10 3/20/06 PAUL TAGLIABUE ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT AS NFL COMMISSIONER Commissioner PAUL TAGLIABUE is retiring at the end of July from the position that he has held since late 1989, the NFL announced today. Tagliabue, 65, called Pittsburgh Steelers owner DAN ROONEY early this morning and told him of his decision. Rooney, the chairman of the ownership committee that negotiated Tagliabue’s last contract extension in 2004, notified all clubs by email at noon (ET). “I believe that now is a positive time to make the transition to a new commissioner,” Tagliabue said. “We have a collective bargaining extension in place, long-term television contracts, and have undertaken many other strong elements in league and club operations. I am honored to have been commissioner since late 1989 and to have been heavily involved with the league, its owners, clubs, coaches, players, fans and media since 1969.” NFL owners will begin formal discussions of transition planning and the search for a new commissioner at the NFL Annual Meeting, which begins March 26 in Orlando, Florida. As part of his contract with the league, Tagliabue will be available to serve in a senior executive/advisory role through May 31, 2008 once a new commissioner is selected. Under Tagliabue’s leadership, the NFL has grown from 28 to 32 teams, revised its divisional alignment and scheduling formula, operated under successive long-term labor agreements with the NFL Players Association, and maintained its preeminent position in sports television. During this time, the NFL also has expanded league and team commitments to community service, refocused the NFL’s efforts in developing public-private partnerships for new stadiums, and expanded its international appeal and presence. In addition, the NFL under Tagliabue has been the new media leader in sports, creating the first leaguewide Internet network for fans and first satellite television subscription service, and launching the NFL Network on cable and satellite television. Before succeeding the late PETE ROZELLE as the league’s CEO on October 26, 1989, Tagliabue represented the NFL as an attorney in many important areas as a partner at Covington & Burling, a Washington, D.C., law firm, the NFL’s principal outside counsel. You did a great job Paul, Pete would have been proud of his predessor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YJF Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Tagliabue did a good job in his reign as commish. How funny is it that The Jets are negotiating with Rich McKay over John Abraham now. Jets playing hardball with the guy who could be the future commisioner of The NFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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