Rich McKay Biography

Rich McKay began his career in sports as the general manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time with the team he was instrumental in drafting key player like Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, and John Lynch. Rich pieced together the team that had the most Pro Bowl selections of any team in the league from 1997 to 2002 with a total of 41. He also directed the team to six NFC playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory. In late 2003 Rich decided to make a change and left Tampa. He then became the president and general manager for the Atlanta Falcons. In his first season of directing operations, the team went on to win the NFC Championship game. McKay is also a part of history by being the only current NFL executive to be the point person in the negotiations and construction of two different NFL stadiums. McKay is also the chairman of the NFL Competition Committee.

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