Reports: Brian Griese leaving ‘MNF’ to become 49ers’ QB coach
Former NFL quarterback Brian Griese will leave his job as an analyst on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” to become the 49ers’ quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports Friday night.
This will be the first coaching role for the 46-year-old Griese, the son of Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese. Griese will take over for Rich Scangarello, who left his role as the 49ers quarterbacks coach to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Kentucky.
Brian Griese spent an 11-year playing career with the Denver Broncos (1998-2002), Miami Dolphins (2003), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004-05, 2008) and Chicago Bears (2006-07).
In 93 career games (83 starts), Griese threw for 19,440 yards, 119 touchdowns and 99 interceptions with a 62.7 percent career completion rate. He was a Pro Bowler in 2000.
Griese spent two seasons in the ESPN broadcast booth with play-by-play announcer Steve Levy and fellow analyst Louis Riddick. ESPN is reportedly pursuing Fox’s Troy Aikman in an effort to overhaul its “Monday Night Football” broadcast.
Riddick interviewed for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager opening earlier this week, further hinting at a shakeup at ESPN.
The 49ers are coming off an NFC Championship Game appearance. They are expected to trade starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and elevate Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft, to take his place