When Dolphins didn’t land Drew Brees, Nick Saban decided, “I’m …
Jul 21, 2021 · Drew Brees plays 15 more years, wins a Super Bowl, goes to nine Pro Bowls. And we didn’t take him in Miami, where he wanted to go. Some things you can’t control.
Nick Saban says Drew Brees was the reason he left Miami Dolphins
Jul 21, 2021 · According to Saban, the reason he left Miami was that they did not sign Drew Brees. As Saban put it, the failed physical by the Miami Dolphins doctors was the catalyst to leaving Miami for...
Saban Dishes on his Departure from the Miami Dolphins - Sports ...
Jul 21, 2021 · Former Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban indicated the Drew Brees situation played a key role in his leaving for the University of Alabama.
The Dolphins actually passed on Drew Brees twice
Oct 9, 2018 · Brees and the Dolphins will forever be linked after Miami passed on him back during the 2005 offseason. The front office, led by Nick Saban at the time, decided that Brees’...
What If ... Drew Brees passed his physical and signed with the Dolphins …
The year was 2006. Brees, a free agent, met with the Dolphins and the Saints. Miami coach Nick Saban defied the advice of team doctors and convinced the QB to sign with him.
The full story on why Brees isn't a Dolphin | Miami Dolphins
Brees was blown away, but sources insisted he really preferred to play for the Dolphins instead. So he left New Orleans without signing a contract and flew to South Florida.
Remembering When Nick Saban's Miami Dolphins Chose
Apr 2, 2020 · Quarterback Drew Brees has become a future Hall of Famer for the New Orleans Saints. He could have gone to the Miami Dolphins, though. However, leaders of the Dolphins at the time, including legendary college football coach Nick Saban, passed on Brees. They, instead, decided to go with Daunte Culpepper. This did not work out too well for them.
Alabama's Nick Saban says he left Dolphins after Drew Brees' …
Jul 22, 2021 · Nick Saban’s NFL career lasted all of two seasons but the former Miami Dolphins head coach might have stuck around longer if team doctors hadn't failed Drew Brees for his physical.
Brees, Dolphins have interesting history - ESPN - Miami Dolphins …
Sep 26, 2013 · There was a time when New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler Drew Brees nearly became the Miami Dolphins' franchise quarterback. Brees was a free-agent quarterback in 2006.
Nick Saban sets record straight about Dolphins not signing Drew Brees
Jul 21, 2021 · Nick Saban remains adamant that the Miami Dolphins' doctors refused to clear Drew Brees, preventing his free agent signing in 2006.