Draconator Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33423873/brian-griese-become-san-francisco-49ers-quarterbacks-coach Quote SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- As it turns out, the San Francisco 49ers will have some movement involving a key role on their staff and the NFL broadcast booth after all. After general manager John Lynch acknowledged earlier this week that he declined an opportunity to return to broadcasting, the Niners decided to hire Brian Griese as their next quarterbacks coach, sources told ESPN's Seth Wickersham and Adam Schefter on Friday. Griese had served as one of the color analysts on ESPN's Monday Night Football since 2020. Griese replaces Rich Scangarello, who left the team to become the offensive coordinator at Kentucky last month, a move that came as a bit of a surprise to the Niners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Isn’t Brian Griese the guy who came on WGR and laughed at Chris Brown’s assertion that Josh Allen was an MVP candidate heading into the Niners game in 2020? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) And Booger McFarland to be offensive sideline cart quality control coach Edited March 5, 2022 by stevewin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 You can't just replace a Rich Scangarello.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I'll enjoy ESPN Monday Night Football much more now. For the Niners, TBD but still SMH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Well, he can’t be as bad of a coach as he is an announcer. Can he? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 At least he's not being hired to be their HC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 The odd part to me is that I would think that ESPN is paying much more than a QB coach makes, must be looking for something different. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedbuffaloblue Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: The odd part to me is that I would think that ESPN is paying much more than a QB coach makes, must be looking for something different. That whole crew is being replaced. They better all be looking for work. At least it seems Brian landed on his feet. For now anyways. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 He probably has more of a natural personality for coaching than broadcasting. He always came across like a very boring guy over the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Thank god he was sooooo boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I thought he was becoming expendable anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Grew up in the household of a star NFL QB, played 10 years in the NFL, been observing the league for 10 years as a professional TV announcer...I'd say he's qualified. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I was surprised to read Griese was in the league for 10 years. I didn't think it was that long. He had a lot of exposure to the game and what QB coaches do - or did back then. But he was never a coach before and has been out of the league for 14 years now. I wonder how much he remembers and how much he understands about modern QB coaching methodology, current offense and defensive schemes, and all that. It seems like it'll be a steep learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I think he is the guy who discussed Josh and "arm arrogance" when he threw the ball so well against SF. If not him correct me but it was a guy who had made his decision before the game and no evidence was gonna sway him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said: I was surprised to read Griese was in the league for 10 years. I didn't think it was that long. He had a lot of exposure to the game and what QB coaches do - or did back then. But he was never a coach before and has been out of the league for 14 years now. I wonder how much he remembers and how much he understands about modern QB coaching methodology, current offense and defensive schemes, and all that. It seems like it'll be a steep learning curve. This. But not my team so... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 The thought of being stuck with Aikman in the booth for 3 hours every week was enough pain for the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Thank you 49er's! Glad to see him gone from Monday Night booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Seems like a Raiders type of hire, he’ll be fired in a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 13 hours ago, stevewin said: And Booger McFarland to be offensive sideline cart quality control coach So well played!! I had a great laugh! Thank you! 12 hours ago, Buffalo Timmy said: The odd part to me is that I would think that ESPN is paying much more than a QB coach makes, must be looking for something different. I would think so too. It must be a passion opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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