Paul Tagliabue Time Quotations

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.

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 believe that now is a positive time to make the transition to a new commissioner.

I think the critical thing now is we're at the point where it's recognized, certainly by us, that the time is right, ... We have to get agreements finalized. We'll be pursuing agreements in Anaheim. We're going to work with both communities for an agreement.

it came at a time when the Arizona quarterback threw one of the least artistic passes in the history of the National Football League.

We are in the process of working out the specific arrangements, including the day and kickoff time and plans for television coverage.

We know it's going to be difficult, but we're seeking to have the Saints play all eight of their home games at the Superdome in 2006. There's a short time to get renovations done. Hopefully, we can have the Saints back in the community as soon as possible.

a unique piece of real estate for leisure time activities in America.

If you look ahead for the next two weeks, the next month, we should stay out of the way of those priorities being met. The appropriate time for the Saints to start playing games at LSU would be against the Dolphins on Oct. 30.

After discussing this new package of games with many potential partners, we decided it would be best presented on our own, high-quality NFL Network, which has developed so rapidly that the time had come to add live regular season games to the programming. In the end, we wanted these games on our network, which is devoted 24/7 to the sport of football, and not on a multi-sport network.

The Gulf Coast and our entire nation face extraordinary challenges. We will continue to do our part to contribute to the recovery and rebuilding process. The weekend of what should have been the Saints' first home game in New Orleans this year is an appropriate time for a special leaguewide effort to focus on the restoration of the Gulf Coast.

The reports this week about the long-term landing spot being Los Angeles were nonsensical, ... L.A.'s been the landing spot for the Indianapolis Colts, the Arizona Cardinals, the Seattle Seahawks, the Minnesota Vikings and any number of other teams, and the last time I looked they were all operating in their communities and L.A. is off the radar screen.

It's a time that we have to be reflective, and try to sort out what happened and try to carry on in a way that is sensible, ... (We are) working closely with the medical authorities and team physicians and others to see if the cause of this player's death can be ascertained. At this point we don't have any answers

It's a time that we have to be reflective. (The NFL must) try to sort out what happened and try to carry on in a way that is sensible, but takes into account a tragedy, and working closely with the medical authorities and team physicians and others to see if the cause of this player's death can be ascertained.