Brendan Taman
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Brendan Taman is a Canadian football executive who currently serves as the General Manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
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Taman got his start in pro football as player personnel assistant for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
in 1987. When Saskatchewan offensive coordinator Steve Goldman
became head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders
in 1989, Taman joined him as the team's manager of football operations. He remained in Ottawa until general manager Dan Rambo was fired following the 1992 season. After spending four seasons as Saskatchewan's assistant director of player personnel, Taman became the BC Lions
' Director of Player Personnel. B. J. Gallis
and Steve Muhammad.
From 1999-2009, Taman worked with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
, first as assistant general manager (1999–2004) and then as general manager (2004–2009). Under his direction, the Blue Bombers had a 39-50-1 record and made an appearance in 95th Grey Cup
. Taman was moved from the GM position to the position of Vice President of Player Personnel in late 2008. He stepped down as VP of Player Personnel on January 13, 2009, saying he needed a break from football.
Taman was hired by the Roughriders on June 30, 2009 as director of football administration. Along with head coach Ken Miller
and director of player personnel Joe Womack, Taman handled the day-to-day operations of the team while general manager Eric Tillman was on paid administrative leave following sexual assault allegations. Tillman resigned on January 8, 2010 and on January 22, Taman was named as his replacement as general manager.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
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Taman got his start in pro football as player personnel assistant for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
in 1987. When Saskatchewan offensive coordinator Steve Goldman
Steve Goldman (coach)
Steve Goldman is a former Canadian Football League coach. After graduating from Colorado State, Goldman began coaching in college, coaching at Florida State, Rice, and Louisville. From 1980-88 Goldman was an offensive assistant for the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos, and...
became head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders
Ottawa Rough Riders
The Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1876. One of the oldest and longest lived professional sports teams in North America, the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup championship nine times. Their most dominant era was the 1960s and 1970s, a...
in 1989, Taman joined him as the team's manager of football operations. He remained in Ottawa until general manager Dan Rambo was fired following the 1992 season. After spending four seasons as Saskatchewan's assistant director of player personnel, Taman became the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
' Director of Player Personnel. B. J. Gallis
B. J. Gallis
B. J. Gallis is a former award-winning former football linebacker in the Canadian Football League.A three year starter at strong safety for Lafayette College, he finished his college career with 11 interceptions, 7 fumble recoveries, 309 tackles, 2 blocked kicks and 4 quarterback sacks, He played...
and Steve Muhammad.
From 1999-2009, Taman worked with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
, first as assistant general manager (1999–2004) and then as general manager (2004–2009). Under his direction, the Blue Bombers had a 39-50-1 record and made an appearance in 95th Grey Cup
95th Grey Cup
The 95th Grey Cup was held in Toronto at the Rogers Centre on November 25, 2007. The Grey Cup, first awarded in 1909, is the championship game of the Canadian Football League. It was played between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with the Roughriders winning 23-19...
. Taman was moved from the GM position to the position of Vice President of Player Personnel in late 2008. He stepped down as VP of Player Personnel on January 13, 2009, saying he needed a break from football.
Taman was hired by the Roughriders on June 30, 2009 as director of football administration. Along with head coach Ken Miller
Ken Miller (football coach)
Ken Miller is the Head Coach and Vice President of Football Operations for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He served as the Roughriders head coach between 2008 and 2010, leading the team to appearances in the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010...
and director of player personnel Joe Womack, Taman handled the day-to-day operations of the team while general manager Eric Tillman was on paid administrative leave following sexual assault allegations. Tillman resigned on January 8, 2010 and on January 22, Taman was named as his replacement as general manager.