But at least there were two viable in - house options in journeyman Bubby Brister and second - year QB Brian Griese .
Journeyman Bubby Brister went 4 - 0 as a starter the previous season replacing an injured Elway .
But at least there were two viable in - house options in journeyman Bubby Brister , who went 4 - 0 as a starter the previous season replacing an injured Elway , and second - year QB Brian Griese .