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
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appreciate continue cooperation developed difficult dual excellent games meeting morning needs officials people priority quickly region saints san scheduling second support total
We had an excellent meeting this morning and quickly developed a dual consensus. The first was to continue to give priority to the needs of the region and the second to the scheduling of Saints games in a way that made sense under the total circumstances. ... We also appreciate the cooperation of the Alamodome officials and the hospitality of the people of San Antonio for their support of the Saints at this difficult time.
continue developed dual excellent games meeting needs priority quickly region saints scheduling second total
We had an excellent meeting and quickly developed a dual consensus. The first was to continue to give priority to the needs of the region and the second to the scheduling of Saints games in a way that made sense under the total circumstances.
continue developed dual excellent games meeting needs priority quickly region saints scheduling second total
We had an excellent meeting and quickly developed a dual consensus, ... The first was to continue to give priority to the needs of the region and the second to the scheduling of Saints games in a way that made sense under the total circumstances.
both difficult issues middle needs reality serious sides
I'm not optimistic, but that's what a difficult negotiation usually entails. We do have serious issues to resolve. There needs to be more outreach and more reality on both sides as to where the middle is.
agreement business fresh master model needs saints taken
The business model for the Saints needs to be changed. It needs to be expanded. I think a fresh look has to be taken at the (Louisiana Superdome) lease arrangements, the master agreement arrangements. From my perspective, they were flawed.
difficult needs
These are very difficult challenges. Everyone needs to be patient,
ahead coast essential gulf including louisiana needs priority private public reasons region resources weeks
There are many reasons for this decision, including recognizing that the overwhelming priority for public and private resources in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region in the weeks ahead must be the essential needs of the public and the restoration of the area's infrastructure.
ahead coast essential gulf including louisiana needs priority private public reasons region resources weeks
There are many reasons for this decision, ... including recognizing that the overwhelming priority for public and private resources in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region in the weeks ahead must be the essential needs of the public and restoration of the area's infrastructure.
additional both dose needs positions reality sides
I don't think the negotiations are going very well. There needs to be an additional dose of reality on both sides of the table. To some degree, positions are hardening when they shouldn't be hardening.
both dose needs positions positive reality sides
I do think there needs to be an outreach and more reality on both sides. There needs to be a positive dose of reality on both sides of the table. To some degree, positions are hardening on both sides when they shouldn't be.
above emphasize national public recovery respect small support teams visibility
We want to really emphasize above all that sport is a small part of life. We want to use are visibility and the respect we have with the public and the respect our teams have to support the national recovery program. That's the big thing.
above emphasize national public recovery respect small support teams visibility
We want to really emphasize above all that sport is a small part of life, ... We want to use our visibility and the respect we have with the public and the respect our teams have to support the national recovery program. That's the big thing.
assessment defending investment rebuilding sober
We have to have a sober assessment of what kind of rebuilding and defending new investment of the Superdome if any makes sense. These are all complicated decisions.
approach los maybe operation possibly stadium team ultimately
ultimately how maybe we can approach the construction of a stadium and eventually, possibly having a team back in operation in Los Angeles.