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Brian Griese

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A 3rd-round pick (91st overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Brian Griese has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2008 with TB, capping a 11-season NFL career. He posted a 59.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 80th percentile among QBs. His volume stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19,438 passing yards and 119 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 214#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 3, 91st overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2008

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
53.1

73th percentile among QBs

14 games · 476 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.36
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.08-0.27
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.33

1999 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).

Size49▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength10▶

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 Security62▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance77▶

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

Mobility16▶

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

Impact

Efficiency61▶

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

Volume88▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion37▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008TB40.3510735-1
2007CHI46718031028
2006CHI39.752201-5
2005TB43.561136712
2004TB59.311263220171-4
2003MIA31.25813515
2002DEN59.4133214151071
2001DEN45.31528272317311-6
2000DEN84.6102688191021
1999DEN53.1143032141382

Career profile

Brian Griese has appeared in 91 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: DEN (1999–2002), MIA (2003), TB (2004–2005), CHI (2006–2007), TB (2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 19,438 yards and 119 touchdowns with 98 interceptions. He has rushed for 586 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2002 with DEN: 3,214 yards and 15 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 84.6, in the 95th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,797
225/g
8
8
84
11/g
1
Away6
1,235
206/g
6
6
54
9/g
1
In division6
1,019
170/g
3
5
74
12/g
0
Out of division8
2,013
252/g
11
9
64
8/g
2
In wins5
1,008
202/g
6
5
67
13/g
1
In losses9
2,024
225/g
8
9
71
8/g
1
On grass13
2,861
220/g
13
13
136
10/g
2
On turf1
171
171/g
1
1
2
2/g
0
Indoors1
171
171/g
1
1
2
2/g
0
Outdoors13
2,861
220/g
13
13
136
10/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA270 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD67.8
Week 2KC107 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT35.6
Week 3TB132 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT34.6
Week 4NYJ212 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD30.6
Week 5LV234 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 6GB363 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -4 rush yds, 1 TD79.7
Week 7NE316 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 1 TD72.9
Week 8MIN274 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 11LV60 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD45
Week 13KC227 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD29.7
Week 14JAX275 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD67.8
Week 15SEA180 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 52 rush yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 16DET171 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 17LAC211 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD41.3

Brian Griese — common questions

What position does Brian Griese play?
Brian Griese is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brian Griese played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Griese has played for DEN (1999–2002), MIA (2003), TB (2004–2005), CHI (2006–2007), TB (2008).
Where did Brian Griese go to college?
Brian Griese played college football at Michigan.
When was Brian Griese drafted?
Brian Griese was selected in round 3, 91st overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Griese scored?
Brian Griese has 124 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (119 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Brian Griese's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Griese rated 40.3 for 2008, the 25th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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