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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 conversion stands out most — the 87th 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

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
59.3

80th percentile among QBs

11 games · 362 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.66
Total EPA×0.24+0.50
Conversion×0.08+1.04
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.66
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.30

2004 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).

Size41▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength71▶

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 Security35▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance32▶

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

Mobility5▶

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

Impact

Efficiency82▶

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

Volume67▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion87▶

(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)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home6
1,239
207/g
10
6
Away5
1,393
279/g
10
6
In division6
1,285
214/g
10
6
Out of division5
1,347
269/g
10
6
In wins5
994
199/g
7
3
In losses6
1,638
273/g
13
9
On grass8
1,978
247/g
15
10
On turf3
654
218/g
5
2
Indoors3
654
218/g
5
2
Outdoors8
1,978
247/g
15
10

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5NO194 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 6LAR286 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 7CHI163 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 9KC296 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 10ATL174 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 11SF210 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 12CAR347 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD72.9
Week 13ATL131 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 14LAC392 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD59
Week 15NO118 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT42.9
Week 16CAR321 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD50.2

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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