VANCOUVER -- Buck Pierce prepared for his retirement from the CFL by getting into the restaurant business while he was still playing. Air Max 95 Pas Cher Homme . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. "Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. "(Football) is my passion. Ive always been a student of the game and looked up to coaches. "Obviously, (the passion doesnt end) just because you stop playing. That competitive fire will never burn out." Pierce split last season between the Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, throwing for 1,176 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Over nine seasons with Winnipeg and B.C., he completed 1,200 passes for 15,289 yards, 76 TDs and 63 interceptions. "I feel pretty good about (retiring) actually," he said. "I feel that, over the last nine years, its been a great career for me. I enjoyed every minute of it. The teammates, the organizations were the part that were great experiences for me. Its a hard day also, in a way, for me because its what Ive known. Its what Ive been about for the most part of my life. "So its a big day in both ways. But Im also excited about the next phase of my life and moving on." Pierce, a 32-year-old Hutchinson, Kan., native who played collegiately at New Mexico State, originally signed with the Lions in 2005. He was a key member of the club as both a backup and starter through five seasons before playing 3 1/2 seasons with the Blue Bombers. He returned to B.C. last September in a trade that brought wide receiver Akeem Foster to Winnipeg. "Buck was a fearless competitor who never hesitated to put his body on the line for our organization," Lions general manager Wally Buono said in a news release. Pierces career was marred by multiple injuries as he chose to take a hit instead of sliding or running out of bounds before getting tackled. But he said the rewards were worth the punishment. "I wouldnt change anything I played the game the way that I felt this game should be played, and I felt that I represented myself extremely well on and off the field," he said. "Theres always going to be critics, and people are going to say what theyre going to say, but at the end of the day, I represented myself and my family and this league in a positive way." He won a Grey Cup with the Lions in 2006 and led the Bombers to the 2011 championship game, where they lost 34-23 to B.C. "Obviously, winning the Grey Cup in 06 was a big point in my life," he said. "Theres lots of memories. You dont necessarily remember all of the big wins and stuff like that. But when you play almost a decade, you have lots of teammates and you see lots of teammates be traded and all these things, so you have lots of memories that stick with you. "Obviously, when I helped the Bombers get to a Grey Cup in Vancouver, that was a big part, and I felt very good about what we accomplished that year." His final CFL campaign, when he was relegated to third-string status with the Blue Bombers before being dealt, was "extremely difficult." "But its all about what he you take away from situations and what you learn," he said. "I was fortunate enough to get traded to B.C., where it all started, and I had some great games at the end of the year. Im privileged and excited to be retiring as a Lion." Pierce had "extremely minor" arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder following the season and would have needed to get another contract from the Lions. But neither his health nor contract issues affected the decision to retire. "I didnt know what was going to happen (after) last year," he said. "I wanted it to be my decision. It wasnt money. It wasnt about injuries. It wasnt about anything else. It was about where I was at my point in my career and moving forward and taking that next step -- and about taking advantage of some of the opportunities that I have out there." Noting he had reached a state of contentment, Pierce expressed gratitude to fans, teammates and his two clubs alike. "The CFL and Canada have been great to me," he said. "Ive been fortunate to have amazing teammates, great mentors all throughout my career, and have played in great cities in the league -- and became a part of the culture here in Canada." He and his wife Lori, who is from Winnipeg, live in the Manitoba capital and plan to reside there until the future opportunities take them somewhere else. "Winnipegs the place that I call home right now," said Pierce. After announcing Pierces retirement, the Lions also announced the signings of quarterbacks John Beck and Jarrett Lee. Pending any early cuts following a mini-camp, the Lions are slated to have five quarterbacks at training camp in June in Kamloops, B.C. In addition to starter Travis Lulay, whose recovery from off-season shoulder surgery is considered ahead of schedule, the Lions have holdover QBs Joey Elliott, the apparent No. 2 at this point, and second-year pro Chris Hart. Air Force 1 Pas Cher . There are some early surprises in the race for the Hart Trophy, but two of the contenders are the leagues biggest stars over the past decade. There are many more players in contention for the awards than just the three that Ive named, and a good or bad week can easily alter the landscape, but through the first 20 or so games of the NHL season, this is how the awards races look to me. Basket Nike Solde . Felton pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. 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He worked the past two years as a sports agent before accepting Ross offer.It was a hard decision from the standpoint that my business is going really well, but football is in my blood, Tannenbaum said. I spent two years away from it and missed it dearly. I missed the competition. I missed getting in a foxhole with a bunch of people who are committed to a cause.Tannenbaum began working as a consultant to Ross in August, specializing in sports science and analytics.I am excited that Mike Tannenbaum has joined the organization full time, Ross said in a statement. He is an experienced executive and leader that understands all facets of the sports landscape. During his time as a consultant this past season, I was able to see his impact firsthand through his commitment and passion for innovation and using every possible avenue to find competitive edges.Tannenbaums hiring as executive vice-president of football operations represents the latest leadership change for the ever-floundering Dolphins. They havent been to the post-season since 2008, havent won a playoff game since 2000 and havent reached the Super Bowl since the 1984 season.Hickey became general manager a year ago, and the team has had seven coaches since 2004. Philbins job was in jeopardy after Miami finished this season 8-8, but hell return for a fourth year.Tannenbaum said Hickey will continue to have final say regarding the roster and draft. Tannenbaum said his goal is to help by focusing on the big picture.Im a collaborative decision-maker, and I know well get the best result with everyones input, Tannenbaum said. Denniis Hickey and Joe Philbin have done a really good job. Vapormax Pas Cher Femme. Theyre organized, they care deeply, and Im excited to help them.Still, the change means less authority for Hickey, who received mostly good grades for his work in 2014. His highest-profile acquisitions — tackle JaWuan James and receiver Jarvis Landry in the draft, and tackle Branden Albert in free agency — made significant contributions.Miami was in playoff contention each of the past two seasons before fading in December. Tannenbaum said hes encouraged by the talent pool and the improvement of quarterback Ryan Tannehill.I dont think were far away, Tannenbaum said. I dont think this is a rebuild by any stretch. There are a lot of exciting things when you look at the roster, and it starts with the quarterback. His trajectory is one that has everybody excited.Tannenbaum was hired as the Jets director of player contract negotiations in 1997 and worked in various roles before replacing Terry Bradway as general manager in 2006. He helped the Jets reach consecutive AFC title games in 2009 and 2010.With a knack for navigating the NFLs salary cap, Tannenbaum made plenty of splashy signings and trades in New York, acquiring Tim Tebow, Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress. The high-profile trade for Tebow was perhaps his biggest mistake.Tannenbaums record in the draft was mixed. He selected such eventual stars as Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, DBrickashaw Ferguson and David Harris, but also took Mark Sanchez, Vernon Gholston and Vladimir Ducasse, who were high-round picks that didnt pan out.After leaving the Jets, Tannenbaum said, he learned a lot building a business as a sports agent. Among his clients was Steve Kerr, who signed a $25 million, five-year deal to coach the Golden State Warriors and has led them to the NBAs best record.Im sure hes going to miss the basketball tutoring I used to give him on a daily basis, Tannenbaum said with a laugh.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine ' ' '