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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.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1d

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

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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.

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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

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Sean Payton might be a better Coach of the Year candidate than you think

The Associated Press announced five finalists for the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award on Thursday and Denver Broncos coach ...

Total Pro Sports on MSN11d

Five Instances Of NFL Teams Trading Draft Picks For Head Coaches

Explore the rare phenomenon of head coach trades, including past examples and rumors surrounding Vikings coach Kevin ...

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSN4d

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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Sean Payton Fired Coordinator After Broncos' Playoff Loss

Sean Payton isn't wasting time when it comes to tweaking his coaching staff. On Friday morning, the Denver Broncos parted ...

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The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

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3 Broncos nominated for NFL's end-of-season awards

The Associated Press announced finalists for its season-long NFL awards on Thursday and three Denver Broncos are candidates ...

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Detroit Lions 1 seed path: NFC North title down to Week 18 game vs. Vikings

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, 27-25, in Week 17 of the NFL season, the Lions must beat the Vikings in Week 18 at Ford Field to lock up the top spot in the NFC ...

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Broncos’ Sean Payton named finalist for AP Coach of the Year award

Payton is not the only Bronco selected as a finalist for an end-of-the-season award. Quarterback Bo Nix is a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year while cornerback Pat Surtain II has been ...

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