Tags officially retiring from NFL.

Cringer · 03-20-2006, 11:56 AM

NEW YORK -- Paul Tagliabue is retiring as NFL commissioner in July after more than 16 years on the job.

The 65-year-old commissioner has led the league since 1989, when he succeeded Pete Rozelle, and had recently signed a two-year contract extension to complete the television and labor deals.

He finally got that done 12 days ago, finishing the most arduous labor negotiations since the league and union agreed on a free agency-salary cap deal in 1992.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2376850

Vince · 03-20-2006, 11:56 AM

Wow. I wonder who will replace him?

Cringer · 03-20-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Cringer.

Thanks. I accept the job.

edit: timestamp-a-rooni....

GrantDawg · 03-20-2006, 12:00 PM

Condi.

Galaxy · 03-20-2006, 12:00 PM

He's 65?

WSUCougar · 03-20-2006, 12:12 PM

st.cronin · 03-20-2006, 12:14 PM

I say that moment goes straight to the Timestamp Bug Hall of Fame.

ISiddiqui · 03-20-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Wow. I wonder who will replace him?

Al Davis.

heybrad · 03-20-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

Wow. I wonder who will replace him?

Vince McMahon

rkmsuf · 03-20-2006, 12:32 PM

Keyshawn Johnson is a pretty good business man.

ISiddiqui · 03-20-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heybrad

Vince McMahon

Jim McMahon

Young Drachma · 03-20-2006, 12:38 PM

I hear Rummy is looking for a new gig.

Cringer · 03-20-2006, 12:39 PM

I nominate jShipman.

He gave up his PFL post right?

Franklinnoble · 03-20-2006, 12:44 PM

This could be very bad for the NFL. The commissioner's office got a little weaker when Rozelle stepped down and Tagliabue took over. Tags did a decent job, but I wonder if we're in for another recession of commissioner authority here.

I say the NFL should go after David Stern.

Young Drachma · 03-20-2006, 12:45 PM

Did Stern come from the NFL and Bettman from the NBA? Well, I know the latter is true.

Nevermind, I found out where Stern was. An NBA lifer.

Kodos · 03-20-2006, 01:19 PM

Ping: VPI97.

CraigSca · 03-20-2006, 01:35 PM

While in Florida, one of the sports radio stations said that the owner or GM of the Bucs was in the running.

GrantDawg · 03-20-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

While in Florida, one of the sports radio stations said that the owner or GM of the Bucs was in the running.

No, former Buc GM and current Falcon Rich McKay is a strong candidate. I hope he doesn't get it, though.

cthomer5000 · 03-20-2006, 03:17 PM

Any other word on candidates? I have to be honest in saying I have

1. No idea how the selection process works.

2. What exactly they're looking for in a candidate.

GrantDawg · 03-20-2006, 03:17 PM

AP: "Roger Goodell, the NFL's chief operating officer, and Atlanta general manager Rich McKay are the two leading candidates to succeed Tagliabue. Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass is considered a dark horse."

Kodos · 03-20-2006, 03:18 PM

Maybe George W. would like to step down early and take over the role of Commish.

kcchief19 · 03-20-2006, 03:20 PM

Drew Rosenhaus. He'll get the entire league to sit out for half a season, lose a half season's worth of pay, then sign contracts for the exact amount they were already going to get had they not sat out half a season, only now everybody in the league is with a new team and he gets a 15 percent cut of the entire league.

Greyroofoo · 03-20-2006, 04:20 PM

Joey Harrington

GoldenEagle · 03-20-2006, 04:30 PM

Garber from MLS has NFL roots and some experience in running a league.

st.cronin · 03-20-2006, 04:37 PM

Condi?

21C · 03-20-2006, 06:30 PM

I nominate Daivd Winters.

Greyroofoo · 03-20-2006, 06:38 PM

If Daivd was commissioner, would anyone believe him if he said the NFL season start on XXXX date?

TazFTW · 03-21-2006, 02:23 AM

Chris Berman.

03-20-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Wow. I wonder who will replace him? __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

03-20-2006, 12:00 PM	#4
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Condi. Last edited by GrantDawg : 03-20-2006 at 12:00 PM.

03-20-2006, 12:12 PM	#6
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Wow. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

03-20-2006, 12:14 PM	#7
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I say that moment goes straight to the Timestamp Bug Hall of Fame. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

03-20-2006, 12:32 PM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Keyshawn Johnson is a pretty good business man. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

03-20-2006, 12:00 PM	#5
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	He's 65?

03-20-2006, 12:38 PM	#12
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I hear Rummy is looking for a new gig. __________________ Current dynasty: Playtesting chaos (Viperball 26) \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

03-20-2006, 12:39 PM	#13
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I nominate jShipman. He gave up his PFL post right? __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

03-20-2006, 12:44 PM	#14
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	This could be very bad for the NFL. The commissioner's office got a little weaker when Rozelle stepped down and Tagliabue took over. Tags did a decent job, but I wonder if we're in for another recession of commissioner authority here. I say the NFL should go after David Stern.

03-20-2006, 12:45 PM	#15
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Did Stern come from the NFL and Bettman from the NBA? Well, I know the latter is true. Nevermind, I found out where Stern was. An NBA lifer. __________________ Current dynasty: Playtesting chaos (Viperball 26) \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github Last edited by Young Drachma : 03-20-2006 at 12:46 PM.

03-20-2006, 01:19 PM	#16
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Ping: VPI97.

03-20-2006, 01:35 PM	#17
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	While in Florida, one of the sports radio stations said that the owner or GM of the Bucs was in the running. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

03-20-2006, 03:17 PM	#20
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	AP: "Roger Goodell, the NFL's chief operating officer, and Atlanta general manager Rich McKay are the two leading candidates to succeed Tagliabue. Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass is considered a dark horse."

03-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#21
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Maybe George W. would like to step down early and take over the role of Commish.

03-20-2006, 03:20 PM	#22
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Drew Rosenhaus. He'll get the entire league to sit out for half a season, lose a half season's worth of pay, then sign contracts for the exact amount they were already going to get had they not sat out half a season, only now everybody in the league is with a new team and he gets a 15 percent cut of the entire league.

03-20-2006, 04:20 PM	#23
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Joey Harrington

03-20-2006, 04:30 PM	#24
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Garber from MLS has NFL roots and some experience in running a league. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-20-2006, 04:37 PM	#25
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Condi? __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

03-20-2006, 06:30 PM	#26
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	I nominate Daivd Winters.

03-20-2006, 06:38 PM	#27
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	If Daivd was commissioner, would anyone believe him if he said the NFL season start on XXXX date?

03-21-2006, 02:23 AM	#28
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Chris Berman. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

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