Steelers Won't Give Maddox A Raise

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A day after we reported that the agent for Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox plans to press for a new contract if the team gets off to a strong start in 2003, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Steelers will not re-do his contract until after the upcoming season.

On Wednesday, a "disappointed" Maddox described his status as "unusual." Maddox will earn $650,000 in salary in 2003, while his understudy, Charlie Batch, will make a cool million.

"I don't know if it's ever happened before in the NFL," Maddox said on Wednesday.


http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

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By Ed Bouchette, Post-Gazette Sports Writer


The Steelers will ask Tommy Maddox to have a little more patience in more ways than one this year.


Club officials already have told their starting quarterback they will not upgrade his $650,000 salary this season and to wait at least until 2004 to get a raise.

Now, they want him to become more diligent when he drops back into the pocket. The Steelers led the AFC with 36 turnovers and tied for the conference lead by throwing 22 interceptions last season. Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey wants to plug the leaks.


http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/20030726steele0726p2.asp