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
Paul Tagliabue quotes about
hours strong team whether
You can go back and look at whether we'd have a team in L.A. had we done something different in 1994-95. But I think if you look at the big picture, it's one of strong accomplishment. There are only so many hours in the day.
approach both businesses candidates identify internal offices outside search team whether
The way we'll approach it is to have a very comprehensive search that will identify both internal candidates - whether it's from our own (league) offices or a team - as well as outside candidates in other businesses or other organizations.
dome early games played whether
It's too early to say whether the games will be played at the dome or in Louisiana.
committee determine discussion eight factor fewer owners six talked whether
We've talked about no fewer than six and no more than eight (members). But that's not set in concrete. We had some discussion with the owners about whether the committee should be one owner for each division, or whether there was any one factor that could determine how the committee would be composed.
based concluded fairness imposed include number reasons related requisite season tests time whether
I have concluded that this is appropriate for a number of reasons related specifically to THG. These include uncertainty at this time as to whether suspensions based on pre-October 6 tests could be imposed during the 2003 season with the requisite competitive fairness for all 32 teams.
changed cleared future mind strong whether
I don't know whether his mind has changed or not. I know he's here. I know he's very strong and committed. ... I think that a lot of uncertainty about the future has been cleared up.
beginning changes conduct course designed discuss engage increase might others penalties perhaps players report whether
Hopefully, I'll have the report by the beginning of the season, and then we can discuss it with the (NFL) Players' Association to see whether there are changes that we can make that would perhaps increase the penalties for players who might engage with others in a course of conduct that was designed to circumvent the (drugs-testing) program.
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.
america appreciate fans players relief response stay support teams tremendous
We appreciate the tremendous response of our fans and everything that our teams and players are doing to support the relief effort, ... We are going to stay at it because all of America is going to have to stay at it.
abc appreciate coast espn far football gulf helping importance leadership meet monday night orleans overall particular relief rising saints salute turn
We appreciate the leadership of ABC and ESPN in helping us turn this particular Monday night into far more than a primetime football doubleheader, making it part of the overall Gulf Coast relief effort. The New Orleans Saints know the importance of rising to help meet the Gulf Coast's extraordinary challenges, and we salute them, too.
state
to play in the state in which they're franchised.