**Official NFL Football Discussion Thread**
03-19-2006, 03:23 PM
#2321
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
By "SB", you mean Stupid Bowl, right? 
http://www.sbmag.net/
03-19-2006, 11:35 PM
#2322
Team Owner
The Fins were talking about getting him. I think they were going to pay nowhere near as much as Dallas. Damn I'm surprised Jerry took them considering he shitted on the star all those years.
03-20-2006, 12:28 PM
#2323
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Commissioner Tagliabue retiring in July
Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
Associated Press
3/20/2006 12:57:57 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - 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 agreed last March to stay to complete the television and labour deals.
He finally got that done 12 days ago, finishing the most arduous labour negotiations since the league and union agreed on a free agency-salary cap deal in 1992.
"I believe that now is a positive time to make the transition to a new commissioner," Tagliabue said in a statement.
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.
Tagliabue has said he wants to avoid the kind of seven-month deadlock that occurred between him and the late Jim Fink after Rozelle stepped down in March 1989.
"We have a collective bargaining extension in place, long-term television contracts, and have undertaken many other strong elements in league and club operations," Tagliabue said. "I am honoured 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."
Tagliabue's term will be remembered most for labour peace following strikes in 1982 and 1987. His close relationship with Gene Upshaw, the union's executive director, finally led to a long-term agreement after five years without a contract.
But the bargaining was hard this time, with three straight deadline extensions needed. The agreement avoided the prospect of entering free agency this year with the possibility of an uncapped year in 2007.
He also oversaw a massive stadium building program. More than two-thirds of the NFL's 32 teams are either playing in or building stadiums that didn't exist when he took over as commissioner in 1989.
Before becoming commissioner, Tagliabue was a league lawyer who spent much of that time as the NFL's representative and unofficial lobbyist in Washington.
Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
Associated Press
3/20/2006 12:57:57 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - 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 agreed last March to stay to complete the television and labour deals.
He finally got that done 12 days ago, finishing the most arduous labour negotiations since the league and union agreed on a free agency-salary cap deal in 1992.
"I believe that now is a positive time to make the transition to a new commissioner," Tagliabue said in a statement.
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.
Tagliabue has said he wants to avoid the kind of seven-month deadlock that occurred between him and the late Jim Fink after Rozelle stepped down in March 1989.
"We have a collective bargaining extension in place, long-term television contracts, and have undertaken many other strong elements in league and club operations," Tagliabue said. "I am honoured 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."
Tagliabue's term will be remembered most for labour peace following strikes in 1982 and 1987. His close relationship with Gene Upshaw, the union's executive director, finally led to a long-term agreement after five years without a contract.
But the bargaining was hard this time, with three straight deadline extensions needed. The agreement avoided the prospect of entering free agency this year with the possibility of an uncapped year in 2007.
He also oversaw a massive stadium building program. More than two-thirds of the NFL's 32 teams are either playing in or building stadiums that didn't exist when he took over as commissioner in 1989.
Before becoming commissioner, Tagliabue was a league lawyer who spent much of that time as the NFL's representative and unofficial lobbyist in Washington.
03-20-2006, 12:29 PM
#2324
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^ Best commish for any sports league. He's gonna be missed...
03-20-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
The Fins were talking about getting him. I think they were going to pay nowhere near as much as Dallas. Damn I'm surprised Jerry took them considering he shitted on the star all those years.
03-20-2006, 09:15 PM
#2328
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Condoleezza Rice to replace Paul Tagliabue...? 
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
03-20-2006, 09:22 PM
#2329
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TO to write a book telling of his plight in Philly.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
03-21-2006, 07:51 PM
#2332
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Vinatieri signs with the Colts. Details aren't available yet, but I heard that he got a 3.5M signing bonus...
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...s170924S74.DTL
Wonder if that mean that Vanderjerk is coming to the Pats
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...s170924S74.DTL
Wonder if that mean that Vanderjerk is coming to the Pats
03-21-2006, 09:12 PM
#2334
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Originally Posted by HyDrOpOnIkToKa
Cowboys released 10 time probowler guard LARRY ALLEN after 12 years losing all links to the glory days of the 90's 
03-21-2006, 10:03 PM
#2335
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Da Bears no longer have a rookie or unwanted QB to be their backup! Griese signs! http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2378990
03-22-2006, 10:28 PM
#2336
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The Raiders sign Aaron Brooks to replace Collins...Ouch. In this case, I almost think it's a downgrade...? 
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
03-23-2006, 09:21 AM
#2340
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
If Vanderfag comes to the Pats I'm going to be pissed.
Adam, was a unsigned free agent, and he turned out to be a local legend...
The Pats seem to be lucky with finding diamonds in the rough... We'll have to wait for awhile to see what who we end up with...
03-23-2006, 09:22 AM
#2341
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I have a feeling that they'll probably bring in some unknown kicker...
Adam, was a unsigned free agent, and he turned out to be a local legend...
The Pats seem to be lucky with finding diamonds in the rough... We'll have to wait for awhile to see what who we end up with...
Adam, was a unsigned free agent, and he turned out to be a local legend...
The Pats seem to be lucky with finding diamonds in the rough... We'll have to wait for awhile to see what who we end up with...
03-23-2006, 09:22 AM
#2342
Go Giants
Originally Posted by Doom878
Can some Giants fans tell me about Will Allen. I know he has no hands for picks but his coverage is supposedly not bad.
03-23-2006, 09:26 AM
#2343
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
If Vanderfag comes to the Pats I'm going to be pissed.
03-23-2006, 09:34 AM
#2344
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
You should see him in one of the sports network's commercials (TSN)...Boy, he's beyond Vander-:ghey: in that...
03-23-2006, 10:16 AM
#2347
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^ He's also been Pat-owned...
03-23-2006, 11:07 AM
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looks like he is probably going to Dallas - can't be worse than the loser kickers we've had! Hey bring back Tim Seder - love the karate chop motion to line himself up before each kick! But I'll take Vanjerganautic...err....the "colts old kicker" will be his new name for me.
03-23-2006, 12:13 PM
#2350
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It's official: Vanderblag signs with the Cowboys...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381104
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381104
03-23-2006, 04:37 PM
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03-23-2006, 10:57 PM
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Keyshawn is going to Carolina to get "thrown the damn ball"...Good luck with Smith there.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381809
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381809
03-24-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Keyshawn is going to Carolina to get "thrown the damn ball"...Good luck with Smith there.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381809
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381809
04-25-2006, 07:44 PM
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Ricky Williams suspended for 2006 season
04-25-2006, 07:52 PM
#2356
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:ibtmergetofootballthread:
And :whocares: really...What a waste of talent.
And :whocares: really...What a waste of talent.
04-25-2006, 07:55 PM
#2357
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Yumchah
:ibtmergetofootballthread:
Ohh and the Steelers are Super Bowl Champs.. Ok, proceed..
04-25-2006, 08:11 PM
#2359
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Originally Posted by Ol Blue Eyes
Seriously, I went through the first 12 pages and couldn't find it.
In NFL-related news, Da Bears sign Manning from the Panthers...who's now in trouble with the law for laying the beatdown on someone at some place.
04-25-2006, 08:18 PM
#2360
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Yumchah
In NFL-related news, Da Bears sign Manning from the Panthers...who's now in trouble with the law for laying the beatdown on someone at some place.
