Brian Griese is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He was born on March 18, 1975, in Miami, Florida, and attended the University of Michigan, where he played college football for the Wolverines.
Griese began his professional career in 1998 when he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the NFL Draft. He spent his first two seasons as a backup quarterback before becoming the starter in 2000. That year, he led the Broncos to a 7-3 record before suffering a season-ending injury. Griese returned to the starting lineup in 2001 and had a solid season, throwing for over 2,800 yards and 19 touchdowns.
In 2002, Griese had his best season as a pro, throwing for 3,214 yards and 15 touchdowns while leading the Broncos to a 9-7 record and a playoff berth. However, he struggled in the postseason, throwing three interceptions in a loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Griese's time in Denver came to an end after the 2002 season when he was released by the team. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2003 and spent two seasons with the team. Griese played well in his first season with the Dolphins, throwing for over 2,100 yards and 15 touchdowns in just 11 games. However, he struggled in 2004 and was released by the team after the season.
Griese then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004 and spent four seasons with the team. He had a solid first season in Tampa Bay, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. Griese's best season with the Buccaneers came in 2006 when he threw for over 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns while leading the team to a 4-1 record in his five starts.
Griese's career came to an end in 2008 when he was released by the Buccaneers. He finished his career with 19,440 passing yards, 119 touchdowns, and 99 interceptions. Griese was known for his accuracy and decision-making as a quarterback, but he also struggled with injuries throughout his career.
After retiring from football, Griese became a college football analyst for ESPN. He also founded the Judi's House charity in Denver, which provides support for grieving children and families. Griese is the son of former NFL quarterback Bob Griese, who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1967 to 1980.
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