After his first season, Griese considered leaving coaching, but he eventually decided to return after weighing family considerations. Griese’s wife and two children were in Denver during his debut season with the 49ers.
Brian Griese is out as the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers, removing the coach who was credited for pushing to draft Brock Purdy in 2022.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers made an unexpected move to Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff. San Francisco announced its staff for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The list of 14 coaches notably doesn't include quarterbacks coach Brian Griese.
Kyle Shanahan’s overhauled coaching staff features new coordinators and others as the 49ers look to rebound from a 6-11, last-place season.
The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Klay Kubiak into the offensive coordinator role that had been vacant the past two seasons and replaced Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach.