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
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
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.
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
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
2025 NFL mock drafts: Is Sean Payton enamored with Ashton Jeanty?
In his final years with the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean Payton leaned heavily on star running back Alvin Kamara. ...
Sean Payton has tried several times to make this ex-linebacker a coach
Sean Payton has twice tried to hire ex-linebacker Rob Ninkovich as a coach, once with the Saints and once with the Broncos.
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If their history is any indication, Saints head coach search could end soon
The New Orleans Saints head coaching search may come to an end soon if their previous hirings are any indication of when it ...
Aaron Glenn gets special message from Broncos' Sean Payton after the Jets hire
Sean Payton congratulates Aaron Glenn on landing the Jets' head coach role, even after his past jabs at the team.
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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 ...
Broncos still mapping offseason plans, but one priority for Sean Payton is clear
The Broncos coach hasn't benefited from the Joker-type player in Denver he grew used to in New Orleans. That will top ...
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Broncos coach Sean Payton: "Exciting to still be playing"
January 11 - For the first time in four years, Sean Payton is headed to the playoffs ... in an AFC wild-card game on ...
Sean Payton gives positive outlook on Quinn Meinerz's Pro Bowl snub
Quinn Meinerz was snubbed by Pro Bowl voters this season, but Broncos coach Sean Payton believes they will make up for it ...
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New Orleans Saints predicted to hire potential ‘culture-setter’ as next head coach
Learn which top coaching candidate the New Orleans Saints are predicted to hire. Can he help the Saints establish a winning ...
Nix, Payton, Surtain named finalists for top NFL awards
Bo Nix is a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Payton for Coach of the Year and Surtain for Defensive Player of the Year. Surtain is the favorite.