Brian Griese
American football quarterback and sportscaster

Born
March 18th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams including the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins. Achieved success as a starting quarterback, contributing to the Broncos' victory in Super Bowl XXXII. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, offering insights and analysis for various networks.
Started at quarterback for the Denver Broncos
Won Super Bowl XXXII
Served as a sportscaster for major sports networks
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