Cade McNown: Career Overview

Career Timeline

• Chicago Bears (1999 - 2000)
  • Drafted in the 1st round (12th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.
  • Played as the starting quarterback during parts of his first two seasons.
  • In his rookie season, he started 8 games and threw for 1,347 yards with 6 touchdowns.
  • His second season saw him play in 12 games, with a notable performance where he threw for 2,387 yards and 9 touchdowns.
• Miami Dolphins (2001)
  • Signed with the Dolphins but had limited playing time.
  • Appeared in only 2 games without a start.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Notable for his collegiate career at UCLA, where he set several school records.
• In 1998, he was a finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, recognizing the best college quarterback in the nation.
• Named to the All-Pac-10 team during his time at UCLA.
• After his NFL career, he faced challenges but remained a notable figure in discussions about quarterback development and NFL success.

Post-NFL Career

• McNown has been involved in various business ventures and has contributed to sports-related media.
• He has also been active in youth sports coaching and mentorship.

Cade McNown's career in the NFL may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, but he remains a memorable part of the Chicago Bears' history and an interesting figure in the evolution of the quarterback position.