Monday, December 15, 2003
It's Official : Rich McKay to Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons today announced they have hired Rich McKay as the club’s president and general manager. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
McKay joins the Falcons today and will assume responsibility for all football and other operational areas of the Atlanta Falcons. McKay will report to owner and CEO Arthur Blank.
“I’m excited about being part of the Atlanta Falcons,” said McKay. “I have great respect for the things this club has accomplished in the last two years, and I look forward to contributing to their future success. The Falcons have great potential on and off the field, and I want to be a part of that.”
McKay joins the Falcons from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was general manager for nearly nine seasons. He began his tenure with the Buccaneers in 1992 as vice president of football administration.
McKay is highly regarded in the NFL and among followers of professional football. He is widely recognized for his draft pick and free agency track record, which contributed to 42 Pro Bowl selections, including an NFL-high eight players in 1997, during his tenure as general manager. McKay serves as co-chairman of the NFL competition committee, which reviews and makes recommendations regarding game rules, player safety and promoting competition in the league. He also is a member of the working group of the league’s committee on workplace diversity.
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McKay joins the Falcons today and will assume responsibility for all football and other operational areas of the Atlanta Falcons. McKay will report to owner and CEO Arthur Blank.
“I’m excited about being part of the Atlanta Falcons,” said McKay. “I have great respect for the things this club has accomplished in the last two years, and I look forward to contributing to their future success. The Falcons have great potential on and off the field, and I want to be a part of that.”
McKay joins the Falcons from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was general manager for nearly nine seasons. He began his tenure with the Buccaneers in 1992 as vice president of football administration.
McKay is highly regarded in the NFL and among followers of professional football. He is widely recognized for his draft pick and free agency track record, which contributed to 42 Pro Bowl selections, including an NFL-high eight players in 1997, during his tenure as general manager. McKay serves as co-chairman of the NFL competition committee, which reviews and makes recommendations regarding game rules, player safety and promoting competition in the league. He also is a member of the working group of the league’s committee on workplace diversity.
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