The coach’s profile rose in these last three years, especially for elevating Brock Purdy from Mr. Irrelevant status to franchise quarterback.

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.

Brian Griese, who championed Brock Purdy before the 2022 draft and mentored the San Francisco 49ers quarterback for his first three NFL seasons while serving as his position coach, has decided to end his coaching career,