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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 · 22h

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 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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The Big Lead19d

The Minnesota Vikings would be foolish to trade head coach Kevin O'Connell

O'Connell has become one of the most promising young coaches in the NFL and teams are hoping to lure him away from Minnesota this ... happened recently when Sean Payton left the New Orleans ...

USA Today19d

It's a trap! Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos must avoid Kansas City pitfall | Opinion

It’s too bad it’s come down to this for Sean Payton & Co. For the third ... historic ramifications of the matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, when the two 14-2 teams meet with the most ...

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Sean Payton: A year ago was brutal, this year we’re a lot closer

Broncos head coach Sean Payton says the rebuilding effort he’s undergoing in Denver took a big step forward this season. Payton said that when he compares where the Broncos are this year, after ...

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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 to take home hardware. Sean Payton has been nominated for Coach of the Year ...

USA Today17d

NFL Week 18 winners and losers: Lions roar as Vikings stumble heading into playoffs

And no team gained more than the Detroit Lions, who earned the NFC’s No. 1 seed after taking down the division-rival Minnesota Vikings ... One season ago, before Sean Payton ever coached ...

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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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