Brian Griese

Bo Nix is gunning to chase Brian Griese's Broncos blueprint—19,440 yards, 119 TDs, and that '98 ring as Elway's heir—but Nix's got a long sling to match Griese's steady hand in Mike Shanahan's machine. Griese went 44-26 as starter before concussions clipped him; Nix, with his Oregon polish, sits prettier in today's pass-happy league, but legacy? Griese's the bar Nix laps weekly at Dove Valley.

Nah, Brian Griese ain't in Canton—no bust for the ex-Bronco who handed off that Super Bowl baton from Elway. Solid career, sure, but 19,440 yards and 119 TDs don't scream Hall unless you're a Packer or Raider. He's got the hardware from '98, just not the forever shine; think Jake Delhomme with better bloodlines.

In 2026, Griese's off the gridiron treadmill after bailing from the 49ers QB coach gig in February '25 to prioritize family, per the team's announcement. Still pours heart into Judi's House, his Denver grief center named for mom, and floats as a Michigan HC dark horse via Dan Patrick rumors—son of Bob, now maybe saving Ann Arbor?

Griese's pocket poise and quick reads would've feasted under 2026 rules—no more helmet-to-helmet fines on his 6-foot-1 frame, quicker drops in spread offenses. That 87.0 career rating jumps to Elway-ish in no-huddle paradise, though his arm wasn't cannon-hot; he'd thrive as a Purdy 2.0, carving dimes sans the sacks.

Griese vs. Elway? Night and Duke—Broncos icons, but Elway's 71.78 rating towers over Griese's 29.64 career wait-no, that's backwards; Griese's actually 87.0 peak, still no match for The Drive's gunsling wizardry. Griese capably bridged to Jake Plummer post-Elway, snaring that ring, but John was the supernova; Brian, the reliable eclipse.