All-Time Bears QBs Ranked: McMahon #1, Wade #2

Jim Miller

Chicago Bears
Retired 6 Years In The NFL
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HAIR
29.6
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Jim Miller Legacy

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Jim Miller was the ultimate Bears journeyman, a sixth-round Michigan State grit machine who clawed his way from Pittsburgh's depth chart to Soldier Field's savior in '99, torching the Packers 14-13 to snatch the starting gig from a suspended Cade McNown. What made him special? That '01 career year, quarterbacking Dick Jauron's ball-control crew to a 13-3 NFC Central crown and the franchise's first playoff dance since '94—until Hugh Douglas's brutal shoulder separation in the Eagles rout derailed the dream. Injuries hounded him like a bad ex, but Miller's quiet competence lit up Chicago's dark QB ages, earning a sneaky Super Bowl ring as Pats backup.

Jim Miller Rating Breakdown

Season
Good
Fantasy
Good
Playoffs
Subpar
Overall
Delulu
4 years with the Bears

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Miller

How does Caleb Williams compare to Jim Miller?

Caleb Williams, the Bears' shiny new starter, has the arm talent and mobility to eclipse Jim Miller's gritty '01 playoff push—Miller went 11-2 with a 74.9 rating, dragging a run-first Bears team to the NFC's top seed. But Williams faces a tougher spotlight; Miller was the bridge guy who peaked late, while Caleb's got Heisman flash to build something Miller never quite did.

Is Jim Miller in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Jim Miller's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame—no Canton bronze bust for the pocket scribbler who slung 6,387 yards at 75.2 efficiency. He's the ultimate Bears journeyman, starter in that wild 13-3 '01 season, but 36 TDs and 31 picks over 37 games? Solid B-lister, not gold jacket material. Deserves a Soldier Field nod, though.

What is Jim Miller doing now in 2026?

As of early 2026, Jim Miller's off the grid—no broadcasting gigs, no high-profile charity splash or business ventures popping in the news. The ex-Bears QB, last seen fading after '02, seems content in quiet Michigan State alumni life, maybe coaching kids or dodging the spotlight like a smart sixth-round pick should.

How would Jim Miller perform in today's NFL?

Jim Miller would carve a nice backup role in today's pass-happy NFL—those modern rules shielding QBs from the hits he ate would boost his 58% completion and 75.2 rating. No elite arm like Mahomes, but his '01 ball-control smarts (11-2 record) fit Shanahan trees perfectly; think Case Keenum with better pocket feet.

How does Jim Miller compare to Jim McMahon?

Jim Miller's 75.2 career rating lags Jim McMahon's punchy 84.5 (wait, make that the real 45.04? Nah, McMahon's full ledger pops higher), but both Bears QBs owned chaotic Soldier Field Sundays. Miller's steady 6,387 yards stabilized post-McMahon messes; McMahon was the punk-rock spark, Miller the reliable mechanic keeping Ditka's engine humming longer.