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
To me, it says some times people don't have good information, ... All we know is that we have one season under our belt and it was premature to make any decision.
We had good support from the Players Association recognizing that it develops players, ... I think NFL Europe is an important piece of our international development. They had a very successful year this year and last year.
Without an extension, it's not a good situation for anybody.
Some of my brothers tell me it would be in the family tradition, because Marco Polo was an Italian and went from Venice to the Orient. That part of the world has been liberated from some of the restrictions of previous societies. Seeing that dynamic would be a good experience to get me ready for the 21st century.
It was a really good and thorough discussion today. Everyone was very well prepared.
There are a lot of complications here and I think everyone is working in good faith to get them resolved.
I have no way of knowing, ... I know we have a very good program. If anyone is dumb enough to subject themselves to 24 tests a year, they're stupid.
When all was said and done, we reached a consensus. The consensus first was that the priority in this city, in this part of the state, in this part of the country, in this region, had to continue to be recovery and rebuilding from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
We felt the connection between this tragedy and what the people of New York went through on 9/11 (was significant).
I've spoken to many owners already, and I think there's a really strong consensus that what is needed is a pretty effective leader and someone who can be around for a good, long period of time. Whatever differences people have on specific issues will be pretty well submerged as they try to find the right type of talent to lead thee organization.
These field improvements in Cincinnati and Covington are tangible signs of our Youth Football Fund in action.
The state of Texas, and San Antonio, are helping shelter hurricane victims. That is the most important mission right now.
The situation is about as dire as dire can be.
The sense I have is if we ever get around to considering expansion in the NFL, San Antonio would be on anyone's short list.