BlitzburghRockCity
01-25-2012, 12:35 PM
Something every member of the Steeler Nation I'm sure is thrilled to hear *insert sarcasm* as needed.
The NFL clubs (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826501f0/article/nfl-clubs-extend-commissioner-goodells-contract-to-2019) have agreed to a new contract with Roger Goodell that extends his term as commissioner through the 2018 season, the NFL confirmed Wednesday.
The announcement was made by Atlanta Falcons (http://www.nfl.com/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL) Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank, who serves as chairman of the NFL Compensation Committee.
http://www.steeleraddicts.com/forum/../blog/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gifNFL clubs unanimously approved a resolution at a December 14 league meeting in Dallas that said, "The commissioner has performed his duties in an exemplary fashion since his election in 2006 and the membership has determined that the interests of the NFL would be best served by a continuation of the commissioner's employment beyond the terms of his current employment contract." The resolution authorized the Compensation Committee to complete negotiations on a new contract, the third of Goodell's tenure as commissioner. His original five-year contract was extended in 2009. The new contract continues until March 31, 2019.
Other members of the Compensation Committee are Tom Benson (New Orleans), Pat Bowlen (Denver), Robert Kraft (New England), Jerry Richardson (Carolina) and Stephen Ross (Miami).
"I speak on behalf of 32 NFL club owners in saying we are fortunate to have Roger Goodell as our commissioner," Blank said. "Since becoming commissioner in 2006, the NFL -- already the leader in professional sports -- has gotten even stronger. As evidenced by this contract extension, we have great confidence in Roger's vision and leadership of the NFL. Our clubs, players and fans could not ask for a better CEO."
Rest of the article (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826501f0/article/nfl-clubs-extend-commissioner-goodells-contract-to-2019)
The NFL clubs (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826501f0/article/nfl-clubs-extend-commissioner-goodells-contract-to-2019) have agreed to a new contract with Roger Goodell that extends his term as commissioner through the 2018 season, the NFL confirmed Wednesday.
The announcement was made by Atlanta Falcons (http://www.nfl.com/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL) Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank, who serves as chairman of the NFL Compensation Committee.
http://www.steeleraddicts.com/forum/../blog/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gifNFL clubs unanimously approved a resolution at a December 14 league meeting in Dallas that said, "The commissioner has performed his duties in an exemplary fashion since his election in 2006 and the membership has determined that the interests of the NFL would be best served by a continuation of the commissioner's employment beyond the terms of his current employment contract." The resolution authorized the Compensation Committee to complete negotiations on a new contract, the third of Goodell's tenure as commissioner. His original five-year contract was extended in 2009. The new contract continues until March 31, 2019.
Other members of the Compensation Committee are Tom Benson (New Orleans), Pat Bowlen (Denver), Robert Kraft (New England), Jerry Richardson (Carolina) and Stephen Ross (Miami).
"I speak on behalf of 32 NFL club owners in saying we are fortunate to have Roger Goodell as our commissioner," Blank said. "Since becoming commissioner in 2006, the NFL -- already the leader in professional sports -- has gotten even stronger. As evidenced by this contract extension, we have great confidence in Roger's vision and leadership of the NFL. Our clubs, players and fans could not ask for a better CEO."
Rest of the article (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826501f0/article/nfl-clubs-extend-commissioner-goodells-contract-to-2019)