hey Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 PAUL TAGLIABUE ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT AS NFL COMMISSIONER March 20, 2006 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. I actually don't really care, does anyone have an opinion on this or think it will effect the league in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'd rather see Bud Selig hang 'em up. The worst thing Tagliabue has been is a hypocrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carbo Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Any chance he can convince EA to follow him off into the sunset? Tom Coughlin?? Tim Lewis??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Any chance he can convince EA to follow him off into the sunset? Tom Coughlin?? Tim Lewis??? Carbo? Lockhart? Floyd? Nosebleed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 LT FOR COMMISSIONER, who's with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 LT FOR COMMISSIONER, who's with me? LOL... if that happened steriods would be legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Might mean bad news when the CBA makes it's next round depending upon who they put into the position. I'm hoping that it is an 'old school' football guy and not some new preppy guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uconngiants Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Well Tagliabue has done a great job as a comish especially recently with the extension of the CBA eventhough he didnt have a big part but also the TV contract that he got done along with revenue sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUND Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Tags has been a solid Commish. I know Rich McKay's name has been tossed around as a possible successor but McKay said he had no interest in leaving the Falcons. Then again, Tags hadn't announced his retirement at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I don't know exactly how repsonsible he is for this...but I can't fucking stand the contracts the NFL has with direcTV and EA (Electronic Arts)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 NFL | Rice not interested in becoming NFL commissioner; at least for now Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:25:59 -0800 The Associated Press reports secretary of state Condoleezza Rice is not applying for the newly opened post of NFL commissioner - not now, anyhow, her spokesman said carefully Monday, March 20. Rice is enjoying being secretary of state "at the moment," spokesman Sean McCormack said. The wiggle-room in his response after NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced he would retire resonated off frequent only half-joking statements by Rice that as a lifelong football fan she aspires to run the league one day. New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft seems to be in Rice's corner for the football post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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