Drew Brees, Nick Saban and Sean Payton

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 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 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 tried to hire former NFL linebacker Rob Ninkovich as a coach multiple times, the two-time Super Bowl champion ...
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 ...
Sean Payton reacts to NFL teams interviewing members of his staff
The Denver Broncos might lose a coach or two this offseason. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is a candidate for at ...
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Saints are interviewing two head coach candidates Friday, including hotshot OC
The New Orleans Saints are interviewing two head coach candidates Friday, including hotshot Buffalo Bills offensive ...
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.
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 ...