On the sideline of Levi’s Stadium two seasons ago, Sam Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches.

Brian Griese decided on a career change this offseason after a 13-year run in the broadcast booth that included the last two as the analyst on “Monday Night Football.”.

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring ESPN analyst Brian Griese as their new quarterbacks coach.