TOMMY: I don't know. Maddox attended L.D. The plan was for Maddox to start probably the entire 2004 season but he suffered an elbow injury in Week 2, opening the door for Roethlisberger to play and go on a crazy run, ending the season at 15-1. [8] Maddox would start the following four games from weeks 12-to-15, all losses. [laughs]. Police say MEDIC rushed him to the hospital where he later died. [24][25] Steelers coach Bill Cowher officially named Maddox the starter on September 16, 2002. GIGS: Worst Arena/XFL road trip experiences? Tommy MaddoxAmerican Football Player49 years of age./span>Single. TOMMY: Probably not. Thomas Alfred Maddox (born September 2, 1971) is a former football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), the XFL, and the Arena Football League. In October 2005, Maddox returned as starter after Roethlisberger suffered a knee injury. Although Tommy Maddox played in 92 games across nine NFL seasons, he only went 15-20-1 as a starter. Maddox completed 57.2% of his passes for 8,087 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 54 interceptions with the Broncos, Rams, Giants, and Steelers. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Maddox was 16-for-25 for 216 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and two sacks. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! I sat behind [John] Elway for three years in Denver and you don't get to play a whole lot TOMMY: [laughs] He's not bad. [9] The Los Angeles Times account of the game reported: "Every time Denver moved the ball, Maddox would be pressured, sacked or simply dropped the ball. Learn about Tommy Maddox Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki and Facts. [1][13] In the Week 12 (November 19) game, again against the Eagles, Maddox took over for Brown, late in the fourth quarter. However, Elway understood that Maddox had no control over the Broncos selection and was always professional in dealing with him, doing what he could to incorporate Maddox into the Broncos system. The Steelers became the first AFC team in NFL history to finish the regular season with a 151 record. Three days after the St. Louis Rams released him, Maddox signed as a free agent with the New York Giants on August 30, 1995, playing again under coach Dan Reeves. WebTommy is 49 years of age. UCLA went 56 in 1990. WebTommy Maddox Former NFL Quarterback and Super Bowl Champion BAS 08 I needed flexibility and wanted a Christ-centered university. Thomas Alfred Tommy Maddox is a former football quarterback in the National Football League, the XFL, and the Arena Football League. One of those is The Los Angles Xtreme Quarterback, Tommy Maddox, who formed an important bridge in Pittsburgh Steelers history, and The Skycam. TOM-MY!" I told him, God rewards hard work, Michener said, according to Gibson. But I just felt like I never had that opportunity. Maddox's next game would be in Week 10 (November 13), a 3421 victory over the Cleveland Browns, in which Maddox completed 4 of 7 passes for 22 yards. TOMMY: Yeah. [5], His selection by the Broncos did not sit well with Elway since the Broncos had greater needs at several other positions, which Elway felt should have been addressed with their first pick instead of using it on Maddox. [41] Maddox left the game against Baltimore with an elbow sprain in the third quarter, and Roethlisberger took over as quarterback. * Tommy Maddox is an American football player. There's always going to be frustrating times but it never got to the point where I was like, "I don't think this is worth it.". Much like anything in life, after you hit the brakes and step away from it, whenever you come back you truly realize how much it meant to you. 0000008732 00000 n We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. 0000063592 00000 n 0000095741 00000 n I dont know how to work and I dont know what Im going to do, Michener said of Maddox, according to Gibson. In the final drive of overtime, Maddox completed a 50-yard pass to Plaxico Burress that was ultimately one yard short of a touchdown. He was sacked once for three yards and rushed twice for seven yards. Maddoxs frustration was understandable. But that was frustrating. Pack it in. Before his NFL success, he was a standout in the short-lived XFL for the Los Angeles Xtreme. [52] This would be Maddox's final game of his career. [1] The Rams finished the 1994 season 412 and would move to St. Louis next season. When I came here and was going to give it another shot, I know there was a part of her that probably didn't want me to, because she's seen all the ups and downs and didn't want me to go though that again, but she said, "if that's what you feel like you want to do then I'm OK with it, and I'll support you and let's go." [37] Although Maddox broke the team record this season for most single-season completions, the Steelers offense ranked only 22nd league-wide. [19] While in Dallas, Maddox continued practicing football regularly and was a volunteer coach with his alma mater L. D. Bell High School. Maddox took over the week 11 (November 15) game after starting quarterback John Elway left with a shoulder injury, and he led the Broncos to a 2713 victory over the New York Giants. In his first two years as UCLA Quarterback, Maddox totaled 5,000 passing yards [33] Although Maddox passed for 336 yards the following game in a Week 2 (September 14) 4120 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Maddox regressed statistically, with 28-for-47 passing, one touchdown, three interceptions, four sacks, and a 62.0 rating. [49] The Steelers would win Super Bowl XL over the Seattle Seahawks in the postseason, but Maddox was among a handful of Steelers players, including linebacker James Harrison, who opted not to attend the ceremony at the White House honoring their Super Bowl championship. In this backup role, Maddox earned a Super Bowl ring when Pittsburgh won Super Bowl XL after the 2005 season, beating the Seattle Seahawks. Position: QB. GIGS: Obligatory juvenile question about babes: Which XFL team had the best cheerleaders? He was sacked four times for 24 yards and lost a fumble. Maddox would start the following four games from weeks 12-to-15, all losses. GIGS: He was pretty good, huh right? Second, was that punts were live after 15 yards. [1][25] In Week 6 (October 13), Maddox won in his third start with the Steelers in a 347 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. 2 Fast Facts You Need To Know. Maddox was the only personwounded. TOMMY: I think I've learned how to be a better person, a better husband and a better father. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'buzzlearn_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_4',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-buzzlearn_com-medrectangle-3-0');Tommy is originated from United States. It's something I've always loved to do. 0000006300 00000 n GIGS: With all the hype about what you went through to get here, are people losing sight of idea that you would like to stay for a while? 1x SB 'hsQ&GCDuv:S+$'(.QZgxO2|M!L)b L}Q)hn$shR7(L0/FteoAIu`rgE. I tell people all the time that earlier in my career, if I had gotten a chance to start for two years and it didn't work out, it would have been easier to walk away. [42] Roethlisberger was named the new starting quarterback as Maddox would be sidelined until November. He was the only quarterback of the league to start all 10 regular season games, led the league in passing yards, touchdowns, rushed for two touchdowns, and led the Xtreme to the Million Dollar Game, also known as the "Big Game At The End." Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? Tommy felt I had promised him in exit interviews he was going to be our quarterback of the future. [laughs] [53] On March 3, 2006, the Steelers released Maddox for salary cap reasons. I think you lose sight of that sometimes. On December 8, 2006, Maddox worked out for the Dallas Cowboys. 0000006685 00000 n He was drafted 25th overall by the Denver Broncos in 1992, after being a First-Team All-American at UCLA. That was probably overblown more than anything, but we never really saw them. The Xtreme defeated the San Francisco Demons with a score of 386. [1] In an 85 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Week 5 (October 2), Maddox was 7-for-15 in completed passes for 86 yards and 2 interceptions. Birthdate: September 2, 1971. [31] However, Maddox would lead the Steelers to victories in the final three games of 2002. Initially, Maddox was the Rams' third-string quarterback behind Chris Miller and Chris Chandler. Although Maddox led the game-tying touchdown drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Willie Parker, Maddox threw an interception to Terrell Suggs during the Steelers' final drive in regulation. 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Maddox led the Steelers to a Week 1 (September 7) 3415 victory in Heinz Field over rival Baltimore Ravens and rookie quarterback Kyle Boller. Pittsburgh released him the following offseason. The 2004 season would be his last as a starter, and after an early-season elbow injury, he gave way to the rookie phenom. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Covering the draft for television, Joe Theismann commented that Maddox should have stayed at UCLA for another year. TOMMY: No, we're doing all right with receivers. Pack it in. GIGS: Did you hate He Hate Me? With the Xtreme, Maddox led the team to the Million Dollar Game championship and became league MVP for the season. Maddox's passer rating for 2002 was 85.2.[25]. While Steelers Nation was excited to see Ben Roethlisberger become a Steeler with the 11th pick of the 2004 draft, one man wasnt. Maddox would lose his starting position to rookie Ben Roethlisberger in 2004, although he was part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XL. He was sacked once for three yards and rushed twice for seven yards. The pick of Roethlisberger indicated that Maddox might have earned the lowest salary ($750,000) among all starting NFL quarterbacks. GIGS: Who plays Tommy Maddox in the "Tommy Maddox story? Maddox was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Hurst, Texas, [35] Afterwards, the Steelers would lose five in a row and fall to 26 for the first half of the season. [21] With the Red Dogs, Maddox completed 284-of-490 passes for 3,800 yards, 64 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.[1][20]. Maddox signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001 as backup to Kordell Stewart. Maddox is now the head coach of the Decatur High School Baseball Team. 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