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Chris Simms

QB

Drafted 97th overall in the 3rd round of the 2003 draft, Chris Simms arrived from Texas. He last played in 2010 with TEN, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 47.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 44th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,117 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 230#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 3, 97th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2010

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37.4

18th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 83 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.68
Total EPA×0.24-0.60
Conversion×0.08-0.61
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.98
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.24

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

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

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility29▶

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

Size77▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength44▶

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 Security37▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance13▶

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

Mobility14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency14▶

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

Volume42▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion29▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009DEN38.2323-4
2008TEN49.117
2006TB253585171
2005TB47.311203510311-3
2004TB37.45467114

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Chris Simms has played in 23 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: TB (2004–2006), TEN (2008), DEN (2009).

As a passer he has thrown for 3,117 yards and 12 touchdowns with 18 interceptions. He has rushed for 48 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2005 with TB: 2,035 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 47.3, in the 44th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
175
58/g
0
1
Away2
292
146/g
1
2
In division1
68
68/g
0
0
Out of division4
399
100/g
1
3
In wins2
68
34/g
0
0
In losses3
399
133/g
1
3
On grass4
399
100/g
1
3
On turf1
68
68/g
0
0
Indoors1
68
68/g
0
0
Outdoors4
399
100/g
1
3

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA175 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 4DEN—45
Week 5NO68 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44.1
Week 11SF—43.7
Week 17ARI224 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD28.5

Chris Simms — common questions

What position does Chris Simms play?
Chris Simms is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Chris Simms played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Simms has played for TB (2004–2006), TEN (2008), DEN (2009).
Where did Chris Simms go to college?
Chris Simms played college football at Texas.
When was Chris Simms drafted?
Chris Simms was selected in round 3, 97th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Simms scored?
Chris Simms has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Chris Simms's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Simms rated 38.2 for 2009, the 17th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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