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Gus Frerotte

QB

Gus Frerotte came into the league as a 7th-round selection (197th overall) in 1994, drafted out of Tulsa. His most recent season came in 2008 with MIN, capping a 15-season NFL career. His 34.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 17th percentile. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11,522 passing yards and 66 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 233#

College

Tulsa

Draft

Rd 7, 197th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
34.7

17th percentile among QBs

11 games · 330 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.45
Total EPA×0.24-1.02
Conversion×0.08-0.06
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.94
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.04
Ball security×0.12-1.92

2008 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).

Size66▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength47▶

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

Accuracy14▶

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

Ball Security5▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance9▶

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

Efficiency20▶

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

Volume64▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008MIN34.71121571271
2007LAR27.18101473
2006LAR50.6127
2005MIA48.81629961861
2004MIN47.91
2003MIN65.156907-2
2002CIN32.13437122
2001DEN60.44308391
2000DEN54.3917769641
1999DET59.692117933

Career profile

Gus Frerotte has appeared in 67 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 7 teams: DET (1999), DEN (2000–2001), CIN (2002), MIN (2003–2004), MIA (2005), LAR (2006–2007), MIN (2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 11,522 yards and 66 touchdowns with 62 interceptions. He has rushed for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2005 with MIA: 2,996 yards and 18 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 59.6, in the 79th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home5
1,043
209/g
8
7
Away6
1,114
186/g
4
8
In division5
1,025
205/g
6
11
Out of division6
1,132
189/g
6
4
In wins8
1,455
182/g
9
10
In losses3
702
234/g
3
5
On grass4
822
206/g
3
6
On turf7
1,335
191/g
9
9
Indoors7
1,335
191/g
9
9
Outdoors4
822
206/g
3
6

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CAR204 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 4TEN266 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT51.6
Week 5NO222 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 6DET296 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT40.5
Week 7CHI298 pass yds, 2 TD, 4 INT51.7
Week 9HOU182 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT41.2
Week 10GB151 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD26.4
Week 11TB138 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 12JAX120 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 13CHI210 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD46.8
Week 14DET70 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT35

Gus Frerotte — common questions

What position does Gus Frerotte play?
Gus Frerotte is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Gus Frerotte played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gus Frerotte has played for DET (1999), DEN (2000–2001), CIN (2002), MIN (2003–2004), MIA (2005), LAR (2006–2007), MIN (2008).
Where did Gus Frerotte go to college?
Gus Frerotte played college football at Tulsa.
When was Gus Frerotte drafted?
Gus Frerotte was selected in round 7, 197th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Gus Frerotte scored?
Gus Frerotte has 69 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (66 passing, 3 rushing).
What is Gus Frerotte's ScoutIndex Rating?
Gus Frerotte rated 34.7 for 2008, the 17th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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