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Why the 49ers Promoted Klay Kubiak to OC Instead of Brian Griese
This was surprising. When Kyle Shanahan decided to hire an offensive coordinator this offseason, he didn't promote Brian Griese who played quarterback in the NFL and was the 49ers' quarterbacks coach for three years.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / March 3
John Lynch Opens Up About Departure of Brian Griese
As the San Francisco 49ers continue to attempt to rebound from a disappointing 6-11 season changes continue to be made on the coaching staff. As the dominos keep falling, the one victim was quarterbacks coach Brian Griese, who left the organization after three seasons.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
John Lynch reveals why QB coach Brian Griese left 49ers
Brian Griese has left the San Francisco 49ers, which left fans wondering why. We now know the reason thanks to general manager John Lynch. Lynch spoke with the media on Wednesday and disclosed that Griese stepped away from coaching to spend time with his family.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 26
Why the 49ers Didn't Retain Brian Griese as QB Coach
Clarity has been gained on 49ers quarterback coach Brian Griese's departure. On Wednesday, General Manager John Lynch revealed why the 49ers didn't retain Griese.
Longtime NFL Coach Quits Coaching At 49 Years Old
On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers announced a number of coaching staff changes. Among the most notable were the promotion of Klay Kubiak from passing game specialist to offensive coordinator and Mick Lombardi from senior offensive assistant to quarterbacks coach.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / February 26
Another 49ers Coach Has Been Replaced
The San Francisco 49ers aren't in full panic mode, but they're turning over coaches like they are. As the team continues to attempt to rebound from a disappointing 6-11 season changes continue to be made on the coaching staff.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26
The truth behind Brian Griese’s exit from 49ers coaching staff
The San Francisco 49ers are intent on bouncing back after enduring a tough season in 2024 that saw them deal with a plethora of injuries and miss out on the playoffs entirely just a year after they very nearly won Super Bowl 58.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / February 26
Report: Former 49ers QB coach decided to step away from football 
Brian Griese contemplated leaving coaching in 2023. That decision became official after the 2024 season On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers announced 14 coaching staff moves, including nine coaches who received new titles.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 25
Report: Former 49ers QB coach Brian Griese decided to step away from coaching
The San Francisco 49ers' list of coaching changes on Tuesday included an unexpected development—Mick Lombardi was named the team's quarterbacks coach, replacing Brian Griese, who had held the role for the past three seasons.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / February 25
49ers make change at QBs coach, promote Mick Lombardi
In addition to confirming a new set of coordinators Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers promoted Mick Lombardi to quarterbacks coach, replacing Brian Griese in the role.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 25
Mick Lombardi replaces Brian Griese as 49ers QB coach; Klay Kubiak officially named offensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers announced several coaching staff changes on Tuesday, including a surprising move—Mick Lombardi replacing Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach.
New York Jets News / Jets Wire / January 21
One candidate reportedly declined interview request from the Jets
The New York Jets have cast a massive net in search of their next head coach. It could’ve been even larger, but it’s not thanks to Brian Griese. Griese is the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / January 17
Cross Brian Griese off list of potential Jets head coaches
The Jets had requested an interview with the 49ers head coach. 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese was among the candidates the Jets requested to interview for their open head coaching position.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17
49ers coach turns down Jets HC interview opportunity
The New York Jets continue their search for a new head coach, but they’ll have to move forward without one candidate they had hoped to interview. San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese has reportedly declined an invitation to interview for the role.
New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17
Ex-Super Bowl champion QB declines Jets head-coaching interview
The New York Jets are conducting an extensive search for their new head coach, but at least one candidate has taken his name out of the running.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 17
49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined Jets interview
It appears that San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese has no plans to leave his current role—at least, not for the New York Jets. Earlier this month, the Jets requested permission to interview Griese for their head coach vacancy.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
49ers QBs Coach Brian Griese Declined Interview With Jets
According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, 49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined an interview request from the Jets for their head coaching vacancy.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 7
49ers QB Coach Brian Griese to Interview to be the Jets Head Coach
The 49ers could lose their quarterbacks coach this offseason. Brian Griese reportedly will interview with the New York Jets to potentially become their head coach next season.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 7
Former National Champion Michigan Wolverine trending for NFL head coaching jobs
According to the king of breaking sports news, Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese is being looked at for head coaching vacancies.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
Jets request permission to interview 49ers' Brian Griese for head coach job
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese for their head coaching vacancy.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2023
49ers QB coach details why, where Brock Purdy must improve
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese didn't dance around the issue when detailing why and how Brock Purdy must improve following his breakout rookie season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2022
49ers QBs coach explains why team isn't surprised by Brock Purdy's success
Purdy has hardly played like a rookie. Purdy has thrown for 636 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception over the last three games.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2022
New 49ers QB coach Brian Griese hasn't had any communication with Jimmy Garoppolo?
Griese says he hasn't communicated with Garoppolo as he works with the other 49ers quarterbacks.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2022
Brian Griese leaving ESPN to become 49ers' quarterbacks coach
It seemed as though Brian Griese was already out at ESPN when the network was rumored to be nearing a deal with Troy Aikman as its new Monday Night Football analyst, but now it looks like Griese is leaving the TV industry altogether.
The 'Denver Broncos starting quarterbacks' quiz
Since John Elway's retirement in 1998, the Denver Broncos have started 15 different quarterbacks under center through the 2017 NFL season. How many can you name?
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