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Buoyed by the success of Roethlisberger and encouraging performance by Brian St. Pierre against the Bills in the regular season, the Steelers have quietly been shopping Maddox around during the combine last weekend. That's the word in Pittsburgh.
Because of Mularkey's connection in the resurrection of Maddox's career, and the need of an experienced backup in Buffalo ... well you can start the same rumor as everyone else.
To me, I'd stay away from Maddox, particularly if you have to give up something for him. During Donahoe's time in Buffalo, he has yet to hit a home run with a second day draft pick - maybe Mcgee can be counted as a double - and not even meaningful singles. Draft picks are a valuable commodity and the backbone of a team. Other than the first year with the Bills, he has traded too many valuable picks away and not getting great returns in late round picks for compensation. I gave him high marks for handling FAs with the Bills, but I don't think you can build a team by doing great on FAs alone. In fact all the superbowl winners demonstrated that you win by drafting well.
Because of Mularkey's connection in the resurrection of Maddox's career, and the need of an experienced backup in Buffalo ... well you can start the same rumor as everyone else.
To me, I'd stay away from Maddox, particularly if you have to give up something for him. During Donahoe's time in Buffalo, he has yet to hit a home run with a second day draft pick - maybe Mcgee can be counted as a double - and not even meaningful singles. Draft picks are a valuable commodity and the backbone of a team. Other than the first year with the Bills, he has traded too many valuable picks away and not getting great returns in late round picks for compensation. I gave him high marks for handling FAs with the Bills, but I don't think you can build a team by doing great on FAs alone. In fact all the superbowl winners demonstrated that you win by drafting well.
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