NameNo.PosSeasons playedGamesStarts
Brian Griese 8 QB 2004-05, 2008 22 21
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Michigan 6-3 214 18-Mar-75
How acquiredHow left
Trade - Chicago - 2008 Released before the 2009 season
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Profile
Returned to the Bucs in a trade with Chicago in March 2008 having originally moved to the Bears as a free agent after the 2005 season. Started four games early in the season after Jeff Garcia was hurt but then was injured himself and only returned to the No.2 spot and a start in Atlanta in December. Had started the first six games of 2005 before suffering a season-ending knee injury against the Dolphins (the Bucs were 5-1 with him as the starter). Had became the Bucs' starting QB six games into 2004 following an injury to Chris Simms during the Saints' game. Wound up setting franchise records for completion percentage and passer rating. Joined the Bucs as a free agent in April 2004 having previously been with Miami and Denver. Was originally a 3rd round pick of the Broncos in 1998 and eventually replaced the legendary John Elway in Denver. Led the NFL in passer rating in 2000 in the Mile High City and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

2004 2005 2008
GamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStarts
11 10 6 6 5 5

Passing
Season Att Com Yards Int TD Rating
2004 336 233 2,632 12 20 97.5
2005 174 112 1,136 7 7 79.6
2008 184 119 1,073 7 5 69.4
Total 694 455 4,841 26 32
Rushing
Season No. Yards Avg LG TD
2004 30 17 0.6 7 0
2005 13 12 0.9 7 0
2008 5 -1 -0.2 3 0
Total 48 28 0.6 7 0
Receiving
Season No. Yards Avg LG TD
2004 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0
Total 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0