Drew Brees, Nick Saban and Saints

Sean Payton challenges Nick Saban on his story of how Drew Brees ended up with Saints
Former Saints head coach Sean Payton took to social media Wednesday to challenge legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban on his recollection of how Drew Brees ended up in New Orleans in 2006. Nineteen years ago, Saban was entering his second campaign as the head coach of the Dolphins following a 9-7 season.
Sean Payton Cryptically Questions Nick Saban's Story of Dolphins' Drew Brees Pursuit
New Orleans & Tuscaloosa owe the Dolphins medical staff a great deal of gratitude. Drew Brees failed his physical in ‘06 during his free agent visit to Miami. Nick Saban wanted to sign the Future Hall of Famer that offseason. The deal was dead. Brees’ agent had a favor to ask of… pic.twitter.com/15ixrIhXfM
Nick Saban details how the Dolphins gifted Drew Brees to the Saints in 2006
Things might have gone differently for Saban in Miami if he could have signed Drew Brees like he wanted to. On The Pivot Podcast, Saban told Ryan Clark and Channing Crowder that h
Nick Saban shares his side of fateful 2006 Drew Brees phone call
When many NFL fans around the world think of the New Orleans Saints, one of if not the first player they think of is Drew Brees. A franchise icon, one of the best quarterbacks to ever step on a football field,
Saban Shares More Details About Ill-Fated Pursuit of Drew Brees
During a recent podcast appearance, former Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban discussed what might have been, had the Dolphins signed Drew Brees in 2006,
Sean Payton calls out Nick Saban over ex-Dolphins HC's Drew Brees pursuit story
Drew Brees left the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent in 2006, joined the New Orleans Saints, and embarked on an incredible 15-year stint with the franchise.
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Which coach candidates should Saints pursue after losing out on Aaron Glenn?
Who should the New Orleans Saints turn to after Aaron Glenn picked the New York Jets? Our staff writers picked which head ...
Drew Brees raves about Aaron Glenn as new Jets coach: ‘Leader of men’
Before Drew Brees knew Aaron Glenn as a teammate and a coach, one of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks had a rule that he applied to facing Glenn as a cornerback.
Rob Gronkowski And Drew Brees Make Super Bowl LIX Prediction — And It’s The Same Winner
Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees share their Super Bowl LIX pick in this one-on-one interview — and it's the same winner.
Rob Gronkowski & Drew Brees Ready for ‘Legendary’ Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime, Hoping for Lil Wayne Cameo
Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees are wingmen this Super Bowl season. The former NFL superstars talk pre-game playlists, halftime ...
Drew Brees' pickleball company coming to Seattle
Former NFL star Drew Brees' pickleball company will soon open in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. A Philadelphia sports fan, ...
Drew Brees On His Advice To Notre Dame As They Face Ohio State In National Championship Game: ‘Don’t Let It Get Away’
New Orleans Saints great Drew Brees gives his thoughts on the National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio States ...
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Just 4 teams have drafted fewer players than Saints since they hired Mickey Loomis
Just four teams have drafted fewer players than the Saints since they promoted Mickey Loomis to GM. Years of trade gambles ...
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Drew Taylor
Drew has been covering film, television and theme parks for 15 years. He has written for the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Time Out New York, Collider, The Playlist, Polygon, Vulture ...