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
Based on what I've heard to this point, it would be virtually impossible to have found that any player violated the program the way the program exists.
I think in the next several months we can bring something to fruition,
it came at a time when the Arizona quarterback threw one of the least artistic passes in the history of the National Football League.
I thought we were getting beyond stereotypes, especially considering the success of minority coaches in our league. But that didn't carry out in the hiring process this time. It didn't and we have to double our efforts. We need to blitz this issue and not go into a prevent defense because we are going to be judged by what we do and not by what we say.
has to continue to be recovery and rebuilding from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Having him involved in the process and having someone here on the ground day to day will be helpful.
go into the other guy's den and beat 'em.
I have a very high degree of confidence that the security for this game will be unprecedented, will be world-class and will be very, very effective,
It has as much effect on the league as a summer firefly will be gone this September.
I think that I see (finding a replacement) as one of opportunity. I told the staff that we have a lot of things in place, a lot of initiatives under way.
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.
I don't know where I'm going to do it. I'm just thinking about it. Just for that reason, that by then, people will have a whole new set of needs. The outpouring from the public is just fantastic. We just have to keep it going.
I came to the conclusion in the last 10 days that this was the optimum time to undertake those twin responsibilities: Moving forward on everything that we are doing and being involved with the search process.
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.