Richard Franklin Mirer (born March 19, 1970) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. After a successful collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame, Mirer was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the second pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. Mirer was traded to the Chicago Bears during the off-season in 1997. Mirer's last NFL experience was as the backup QB for the Detroit Lions in 2004. In his career, Mirer also played for the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders, but was never able to justify being a high pick. He now coaches football for Torrey Pines Pop Warner.Mirer also currently co-owns a winery in Napa County, California called Mirror Wine Company. A percentage of the proceeds from wine sales benefit his Mirer Family Foundation, founded in 1996.
(April 5) Signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Financial terms were not disclosed. [2004]
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Children: Morrison (b. 9 August 1998)
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Indiana Player of the Year and an All-American as a senior at Goshen High School. He finished his high school career with 44 TDs and 6,586 yards, both state records.
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Quarterback with Seattle Seahawks (1993-1996), Chicago Bears (1997), New York Jets (1999), San Francisco 49ers (2000-2001) and Oakland Raiders (2003).
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Second overall pick in 1993 draft by Seattle out of the University of Notre Dame.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jerry Maguire
1996
Rick Mirer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
TNT Sunday Night Football
1993-1997
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Quarterback / Himself - Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
The NFL on NBC
1993-1996
TV Series
Himself - Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
1993 NFL Draft
1993
TV Movie
Himself - 2nd Overall Pick
1993 Mobil Cotton Bowl
1993
TV Movie
Himself - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Quarterback
NFL Monday Night Football
1999-2003
TV Series
Himself - Oakland Raiders Quarterback / Himself - New York Jets Quarterback
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
1996-1999
TV Series
Himself - New York Jets Quarterback / Himself - Chicago Bears Quarterback / Himself - Seattle Seahawks Quarterback