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Jim Miller

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Jim Miller plays QB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2004 with NE, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 43.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 32nd percentile. His sack avoidance stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,867 passing yards and 34 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 225#

College

Michigan State

Draft

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Seasons

1994–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
40.1

22th percentile among QBs

14 games · 406 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.78
Total EPA×0.24-1.07
Conversion×0.08-1.32
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.84
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.92

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size52▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength21▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracyno data▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security87▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance99▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility11▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency18▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume69▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion9▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002CHI43.71019441311
2001CHI40.114229913-19
2000CHI51.1338215
1999CHI60.25124279

Career profile

Jim Miller has appeared in 32 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with CHI.

As a passer he has thrown for 5,867 yards and 34 touchdowns with 26 interceptions. He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2001 with CHI: 2,299 yards and 13 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 43.7, in the 32nd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home7
1,057
151/g
5
6
Away7
1,242
177/g
8
4
In division8
1,435
179/g
9
5
Out of division6
864
144/g
4
5
In wins12
1,959
163/g
13
9
In losses2
340
170/g
0
1
On grass11
1,754
159/g
10
8
On turf3
545
182/g
3
2
Indoors3
545
182/g
3
2
Outdoors11
1,754
159/g
10
8

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI23 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT—
Week 2MIN204 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 4ATL196 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT47.7
Week 5ARI116 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD33
Week 6CIN232 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD68.8
Week 7SF63 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -10 rush yds, 0 TD20.4
Week 9GB201 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT56.6
Week 10TB228 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD58.5
Week 11MIN97 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT31.5
Week 12DET124 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD31.1
Week 13GB139 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 14TB190 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 15WAS98 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.4
Week 16DET252 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD62.5
Week 17JAX159 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD56.7

Jim Miller — common questions

What position does Jim Miller play?
Jim Miller is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jim Miller played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jim Miller has played for CHI (1999–2002).
Where did Jim Miller go to college?
Jim Miller played college football at Michigan State.
How many touchdowns has Jim Miller scored?
Jim Miller has 34 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (34 passing).
What is Jim Miller's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jim Miller rated 43.7 for 2002, the 32nd percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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