A biography for John Maddenhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't know that the referee can be watching holding on the offensive line and get back to the quarterback. I think watching the quarterback is a full-time job.”
“I've never eaten just a few bites of things I liked in my life.”
“It takes about three times as long to explain to someone why you won't give them an autograph as it does to actually give them an autograph.”
“Justin Smith was one of the most underrated players in the NFL for what he did. He would sacrifice and do the dirty work, then someone else would clean up off it.”
“It's a lot easier to get a suit than it is to get a coach.”
“If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker.”
“Baseball has better opening days and All-Star Games than the N.F.L. does. Ours stink.”