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,
No, the New Orleans Saints aren’t replacing Mickey Loomis with former quarterback Drew Brees
Former New Orleans Saints player Jahri Evans is inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor while accompanied by team owner Gayle Benson and general manager Mickey Loomis, Nov. 17, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP)
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.
Drew Brees Endorses Preferred Candidate for Saints Head Coach
The New Orleans Saints are once again on the recruiting trail, looking for the next person to lead the football team as head coach.
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,
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
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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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 ...
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Drew Brees has eyes on a former teammate as next New Orleans Saints head coach
One of the most obvious candidates for the Saints job would be one of Drew Brees' former New Orleans teammates in Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. They briefly played ...
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Drew Brees | Going Long with Chase Daniel | A New Orleans Saints Podcast
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Chase Daniel sits down for an interview with Saints legend Drew Brees. In this exclusive episode, Brees opens up about his decision to join the ...
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.