Broncos Release QB Brian Griese

Denver, March 15th, 2010: Veteran quarterback Brian Griese was given his
unconditional release from the Denver Broncos today. Griese was the Broncos
leading passer last season, completing 65% of his passes and throwing eight
touchdown passes, but was undone by his 16 interceptions in only 220
attempts. His 16 picks were the third most in the league in 2009, behind only
Brett Favre and David Garrard.  

In 2008, Griese was much better, throwing 25 TDs and only 12 picks.
Ironically, the Broncos acquired Griese from Jacksonville prior to the 2008
season in partial exchange for Favre. It was clear, however, that the
33-year-old Griese was on the decline last year, and his release most likely
clears a roster spot for a younger developmental quarterback.  

With the release of Griese, the Broncos have only Daunte Culpepper and Rex
Grossman on their roster, neither of whom is seen as starting material at
this point in their respective careers. Although Culpepper had success in the
ISFL in the past, he is now viewed by the current staff as past his prime,
and Grossman is viewed as a once-promising quarterback who is now just a
journeyman.  

                        Brian Griese's Bronco Career

Year	Att  Cmp  Comp%  Yds    Ave  Lg  Bd  25  In   I%  Sk  TD  TD%  Rate
2008	305  194  63.6	 2350  12.1  48  34  12  12  3.9  10  25  8.2  98.1
2009	220  143  65.0   1451  10.1  47  23   6  16  7.3  12   8  3.6  65.5
Totals	525  337  64.2	 3801   7.2  48  57  18  30  5.7  22  33  6.3  82.9