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Griese, who turns 47 this month, will take on a coaching role
for the first time. The son of quarterback Bob 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.
Griese fills a vacancy on the 49ers' staff that opened when Rich
Scangarello exited last month to become the offensive
coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of
Kentucky.
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.
--Field Level Media
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