Drew Brees, Nick Saban and Sean Payton

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
The story of Drew Brees landing with the New Orleans Saints is a famous bit of NFL lore at this point. After suffering a torn labrum late in the 2005–06 season with the San Diego Chargers, Brees turned down an offer to remain with the team,
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,
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.
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,
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
NFL legend explains why Jayden Daniels' youth may give Commanders an advantage vs. Eagles
Jalen Hurts (26) and Jayden Daniels (24) represent the NFL's new era of quarterbacks who have seamlessly taken the baton from ...
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Where can you find Drew Brees, Roger Goodell and Hakeem Jeffries? Try Washington Mardi Gras.
The annual takeover of Washington D.C. involved Drew Brees and Roger Goodell talking about the NFL and Hakeem Jeffries, the ...
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.
2025 AFC Championship: NFL legend compares Bills-Chiefs to legendary Bulls-Pistons rivalry
For Drew Brees, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback and future Hall of Famer, the Bills-Chiefs rivalry reminds him of a ...
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 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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Drew Brees Makes Opinion On Saints' Future Clear Amid Coaching Search
They should both be outstanding games and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees is ready to sit back and watch them. We caught up with Brees to discuss his thoughts on both matchups, what it means ...
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Former Saints QB takes coaching job on Chicago Bears staff
A former New Orleans Saints quarterback has bought into the Ben Johnson scheme in Chicago, joining as the Bears new QB coach ...