Chris Miller
| No. 12, 13 |
| Quarterback |
| Personal information |
| Date of birth: August 9, 1965 (1965-08-09) (age 46) |
| Place of birth: Pomona, California |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information |
| College: Oregon |
| NFL Draft: 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13 |
| Debuted in 1987 for the Atlanta Falcons |
| Last played in 1998 for the Denver Broncos |
| Made coaching debut in 2009 for the Arizona Cardinals |
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| Career history |
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As coach:
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| Career highlights and awards |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 1999 |
| Pass attempts |
2,892 |
| Pass completions |
1,580 |
| Percentage |
54.6 |
| TD-INT |
123-102 |
| Passing Yards |
19,320 |
| QB Rating |
74.9 |
| Stats at NFL.com |
Christopher James Miller (born August 9, 1965 in Pomona, California) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 212 lb (96 kg). quarterback from the University of Oregon, Miller played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987–1995 and 1999. His best year as a pro came during the 1991 season for the Falcons when he threw for over 3000 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Concussions prevented him from playing longer. After he suffered five in a span of 14 months, he left the league for the first time.[1] A concussion during his comeback with the Denver Broncos in 1999 convinced him that it was best to retire for good.[2] He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
Chris Miller was the Head Coach for South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, from 2001 to 2006 where he ran one of the more successful football programs in the area. He is formerly the Quarterbacks Coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Miller, Chris |
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| Short description |
American football player and coach |
| Date of birth |
August 9, 1965 |
| Place of birth |
Pomona, California |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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