Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
Paul John Tagliabueis the former Commissioner of the National Football League. He took the position in 1989 and was succeeded by Roger Goodell, who was elected to the position on August 8, 2006. Tagliabue's retirement took effect on September 1, 2006. He had previously served as a lawyer for the NFL. Tagliabue served as Chairman of Board of Directors of Georgetown University from 2008 to 2015...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth24 November 1940
CountryUnited States of America
go into the other guy's den and beat 'em.
Under our league policies, owners are not supposed to be talking about re-locating their team during a season. We've got a specific set of guidelines on that. It's a policy that was negotiated with the U.S. conference of mayors, and my assumption is that every owner is complying with the policy.
Under normal legal ground rules, it would probably be the case that if the court decided the case on the merits and ruled in our favor, then they would not be entitled to be in the draft.
Our goal is to play some games in the Superdome in 2006. It's too early to say what will happen in 2007.
Our fans in Mexico are knowledgeable and passionate and they are ready for this next step. They have supported the American Bowl games in record numbers, and NFL programming has been a part of television in Mexico for many decades.
Playing at LSU helps serve the goal of giving priority in this region to the rebuilding and recovery efforts.
People who over-promise and under-deliver, I don't have great admiration for, ... People who under-promise and over-deliver, I admire.
Reggie White was a gentle warrior who will be remembered as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. Equally as impressive as his achievements on the field was the positive impact he made off the field and the way he served as a positive influence on so many young people. We are deeply saddened by his loss and extend our deepest sympathy to Reggie's wife Sara and his entire family.
Pat Tillman personified all the best values of his country and the NFL. He was an achiever and leader on many levels who always put his team, his community, and his country ahead of his personal interests.
Pat Tillman personified all the best values of his country and the NFL, ... He was an achiever and leader on many levels who always put his team, his community, and his country ahead of his personal interests.
He was mythic. He symbolizes football, and, more importantly, he symbolizes leadership.
He was a warrior, a neighbor and a friend ... In the eyes of many he was the greatest football player of all time.
Guaranteed contracts, within the context of a salary cap, takes it away from a player who is playing and gives it to a player who is not playing.
There is every reason to believe the Buffalo Bills will be able to continue as they have with a competitive team.