Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is reportedly learning the Raiders’ offense under Brian Griese as draft day approaches, with analysts noting the install-focused process resembles early development for top picks and Mendoza remains the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks coach Brian Griese believes that second-year quarterback Brock Purdy is ready for the Super Bowl stage, citing his maturity and experience. Griese has no doubt that Purdy can handle the media attention and pressure, pointing to his successful start against Tom Brady's team in his rookie season. Despite nerves, Griese is confident that Purdy will settle in and perform well in the big game.
The New Orleans Saints have interviewed San Francisco 49ers assistants Brian Griese and Klint Kubiak for their vacant offensive coordinator position, following the firing of long-time coordinator Pete Carmichael. The 49ers have previously blocked coaches in coordinator positions from interviewing for other jobs, but Griese and Kubiak have been given the opportunity. Griese, the quarterbacks coach, and Kubiak, the offensive passing game specialist, have both contributed to the success of the 49ers' offense, which ranked second in total yards and third in points last season.
The New Orleans Saints are considering 49ers assistant coaches Brian Griese and Klint Kubiak for the vacant offensive coordinator position, following the firing of Pete Carmichael. Griese, a former broadcaster and quarterback, joined the 49ers in 2022, while Kubiak, who succeeded his father as the Vikings offensive coordinator in 2021, spent 2022 as the Broncos quarterbacks coach.
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese believes that second-year quarterback Brock Purdy can improve in every aspect of playing quarterback, including timing, rhythm, accuracy, reading defenses, playing from the pocket, limiting turnovers, and giving the team the best chance to win. Purdy is recovering from surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and has begun a throwing program. Despite being the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy showed a level of maturity not often seen from rookie quarterbacks and led the 49ers to NFL playoff wins over the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys before he sustained a right elbow injury that derailed San Francisco's chances of beating the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese spoke about the team's QB situation, including the recovery of Brock Purdy from injury, the competition between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for the QB2 job, and the improvements he hopes to see from Purdy in his second NFL season. Griese praised Lance's resilience and work ethic, and noted that Darnold has the most talented roster around him of his career.