Chris Weinke
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Interim full OC at Georgia Tech
Weinke served as interim full offensive coordinator for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after Buster Faulkner's departure, with coach Key commenting on his performance.
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Signs with 49ers
Weinke signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent 1 year on the roster as a backup quarterback before being released.
2005 1
Released by Panthers after 4 years
After spending 4 years with the Carolina Panthers, primarily as a backup, Weinke was released following the 2005 season.
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Most pass attempts in single game
On December 30, 2001, Weinke attempted 63 passes in a game for the Panthers, tying for the 17th-most pass attempts in a single NFL game.
Most completions by rookie QB
Weinke recorded 293 completions during his 2001 rookie season with the Panthers, ranking among the highest for rookie quarterbacks in NFL history.
Signs rookie contract with Panthers
Weinke signed a six-year, $18.5 million rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers following his draft selection.
Drafted by Panthers
Chris Weinke was selected as the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Weinke
How does Bryce Young compare to Chris Weinke?
Bryce Young, the Panthers' current starter, has already flashed more arm zip and pocket poise than Weinke ever did in Carolina's 1-15 dumpster fire of 2001, where Chris averaged 36 throws a game and racked up a 13.56 rating amid 17 straight losses. Young's got that Heisman pedigree too, but Weinke's late-bloomer grit—oldest winner ever—sets a quirky bar Young laps easily.
Is Chris Weinke in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nope, Chris Weinke's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton—his NFL line of 3,904 yards, 15 TDs, and 26 picks over six years doesn't scream bust-the-door-down legend. Guy went from Heisman hero to Panthers punchline with that brutal 2001 rookie skid, but hey, two spot-start wins in '05 keep him trivia gold, not gold jacket.
What is Chris Weinke doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Weinke's deep into coaching the next wave, serving as quarterbacks coach for the L.A. Rams after stints with FSU and the NFL ranks—think molding pocket generals like he once was. He's also dipped into broadcasting gigs and IMG Academy leadership, channeling that old Seminole savvy into building QBs without the baseball detour drama.
How would Chris Weinke perform in today's NFL?
Weinke's cannon arm and 6-4 frame might carve a backup niche in today's pass-happy NFL, where rules shield QBs like never before—imagine fewer hits on those 36-attempt rookie marathons. But his 54% completion and plodding reads scream 2001 relic; he'd scramble less effectively than modern dual-threats, topping out as a Steve Beuerlein-type spot starter.
How does Chris Weinke compare to Jake Delhomme?
Jake Delhomme outshone Weinke as Panthers QBs—39.42 passer rating to Chris's measly 13.56, turning grit into playoff magic like that '03 NFC run. Weinke's Heisman shine faded fast in Carolina's expansion woes, while Delhomme slung it with Steve Smith for fireworks; one's a cult hero, the other's the guy who lost 17 straight starts.