Teams, NJSEA At Odds Over Stadium Plan

As New Jersey officials re-examine the state’s agreement to build a new stadium at the Meadowlands, the teams are adamant that the deal should be left alone. The NJSEA says a roof is key for the venue to become a destination for major events, but Giants exec John Mara says, “I would rather walk away from this deal than be required to put a roof on it.” Meanwhile, Paul Tagliabue is forced to clarify NJSEA Chair Carl Goldberg’s characterization of his position that the league intends to put a roof on the facility and make it a regular Super Bowl host.

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