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
Former Alabama and Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban recently discussed his side of the 2006 phone call with Drew Brees which led to him signing with the Saints. Sean Payton believes he left
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,
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Drew Brees' 2016 season called one of the NFL's best wasted years
Drew Brees’ 2016 campaign featured big numbers but no playoff games. His efforts were picked as one of the best wasted ...
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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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. While the quarterback is best ...
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Nick Saban reflects on Miami Dolphins tenure, Drew Brees failed physical
While Saban went 9-7 his first season ... Saban elaborated on how Miami almost landed Drew Brees after he was let-go from the San Diego Chargers. Unfortunately, a failed physical led to the ...
Rob Gronkowski & Drew Brees Ready for ‘Legendary’ Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime, Hoping for Lil Wayne Cameo
Across his 571 touchdown passes, Drew Brees never connected with tight end Rob Gronkowski. While the pair of former NFL superstars weren’t teammates on the field, they’ve teamed up as wingmen at Super ...