Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper

CharityMike · 12-17-2012, 09:52 PM

Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2012, 8:03 PM EST

Reuters
In what could be viewed as Alabama coach Nick Saban’s first toe in the water toward no longer being the Alabama coach, Saban has disclosed for the first time publicly that he picked quarterback Drew Brees over quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 2006.

“We chose Drew Brees,” Saban told Dan Le Batard of 790 The Ticket in Miami. “I’ve never ever talked about this publicly. . . . That’s the guy we made the first offer to.”

Saban said that Brees failed the physical after Brees and the Dolphins had agreed to terms. Brees had suffered a shoulder injury during the final game of the 2005 regular season.

Instead, the Dolphins sent a second-round pick to the Vikings for quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who had torn his ACL, MCL, and PCL during an October 2005 game against the Panthers.

Since Saban never does anything without a plan, the plan could be to clean the slate on the perception that he picked Culpepper over Brees, shifting the blame to the doctors and in turning clearing a path for NFL teams that may have lingering concerns regarding his perceived preference for Culpepper over Brees to chase Saban.

Though Saban may have no current interest in returning to the NFL, there’s nothing wrong with being chased. At a minimum, having suitors at the NFL level could get the folks in Tuscaloosa to pony up more cash in order to avoid losing him.

Indeed, as pointed out by our brethren at CFT, Saban made it sound like he won’t be leaving Alabama for the NFL.

You know, sort of like when he made it sound like he won’t be leaving the NFL for Alabama.

Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper | ProFootballTalk

I am kinda taken back by this a little bit. Didn't Brees say he choose us because the Dolphins didn't want him? Sounds more like he settled for us to me JMO.

All that talk about wanting to come here and make a difference after the devestation kinda looses something to me after reading this. Am I thinking to much of this?

WhoDat!656 · 12-17-2012, 10:05 PM

How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints?

I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller.

QBREES9 · 12-18-2012, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints?

I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller.

True !

Jamessr · 12-18-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints?

I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller.

Brees stated in his book even in his 1st preseason game he wasn't 100%. Plus he didn't like the way he way he was treated in Miami. Everything was about his throwing arm and they could care less about the person attached.
New Orleans was a totally different story. They actually watched film and spoke about the future.
All in his book and its a good read.

pinch · 12-17-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2012, 8:03 PM EST

Reuters
In what could be viewed as Alabama coach Nick Saban’s first toe in the water toward no longer being the Alabama coach, Saban has disclosed for the first time publicly that he picked quarterback Drew Brees over quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 2006.

“We chose Drew Brees,” Saban told Dan Le Batard of 790 The Ticket in Miami. “I’ve never ever talked about this publicly. . . . That’s the guy we made the first offer to.”

Saban said that Brees failed the physical after Brees and the Dolphins had agreed to terms. Brees had suffered a shoulder injury during the final game of the 2005 regular season.

Instead, the Dolphins sent a second-round pick to the Vikings for quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who had torn his ACL, MCL, and PCL during an October 2005 game against the Panthers.

Since Saban never does anything without a plan, the plan could be to clean the slate on the perception that he picked Culpepper over Brees, shifting the blame to the doctors and in turning clearing a path for NFL teams that may have lingering concerns regarding his perceived preference for Culpepper over Brees to chase Saban.

Though Saban may have no current interest in returning to the NFL, there’s nothing wrong with being chased. At a minimum, having suitors at the NFL level could get the folks in Tuscaloosa to pony up more cash in order to avoid losing him.

Indeed, as pointed out by our brethren at CFT, Saban made it sound like he won’t be leaving Alabama for the NFL.

You know, sort of like when he made it sound like he won’t be leaving the NFL for Alabama.

Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper | ProFootballTalk

I am kinda taken back by this a little bit. Didn't Brees say he choose us because the Dolphins didn't want him? Sounds more like he settled for us to me JMO.

All that talk about wanting to come here and make a difference after the devestation kinda looses something to me after reading this. Am I thinking to much of this?

I've heard Brees talk about it several times and he's always a bit cryptic about who was offered what and how he made his decision. Given what I've heard, Saben's explanation sounds plausible. Miami gives the go-ahead, doctors say he isn't ready, and Drew concludes the Dolphins don't want him and that becomes where he wants to be.

st thomas · 12-17-2012, 11:43 PM

drew brees could'nt take a physical at that time much less pass any. saints wanted him regardless before physical. they took drews word that he could play 15 more years. saban could be right that drew flunked because he could not take one at the moment, he were still healing. the FO wanted culpepper.

foreverfan · 12-17-2012, 11:48 PM

Saban is a jerk... ask any LSU fan.

RockyMountainSaint · 12-18-2012, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Saban is a jerk... ask any LSU fan.

My Saban Voodoo doll

WillSaints81 · 12-18-2012, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

My Saban Voodoo doll

What is that image supposed to mean? And is that Miles on the top?

st thomas · 12-17-2012, 11:52 PM

a jack jerk that likes to start chit

12-17-2012, 09:52 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2012, 8:03 PM EST Reuters In what could be viewed as Alabama coach Nick Saban’s first toe in the water toward no longer being the Alabama coach, Saban has disclosed for the first time publicly that he picked quarterback Drew Brees over quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 2006. “We chose Drew Brees,” Saban told Dan Le Batard of 790 The Ticket in Miami. “I’ve never ever talked about this publicly. . . . That’s the guy we made the first offer to.” Saban said that Brees failed the physical after Brees and the Dolphins had agreed to terms. Brees had suffered a shoulder injury during the final game of the 2005 regular season. Instead, the Dolphins sent a second-round pick to the Vikings for quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who had torn his ACL, MCL, and PCL during an October 2005 game against the Panthers. Since Saban never does anything without a plan, the plan could be to clean the slate on the perception that he picked Culpepper over Brees, shifting the blame to the doctors and in turning clearing a path for NFL teams that may have lingering concerns regarding his perceived preference for Culpepper over Brees to chase Saban. Though Saban may have no current interest in returning to the NFL, there’s nothing wrong with being chased. At a minimum, having suitors at the NFL level could get the folks in Tuscaloosa to pony up more cash in order to avoid losing him. Indeed, as pointed out by our brethren at CFT, Saban made it sound like he won’t be leaving Alabama for the NFL. You know, sort of like when he made it sound like he won’t be leaving the NFL for Alabama. Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper \| ProFootballTalk I am kinda taken back by this a little bit. Didn't Brees say he choose us because the Dolphins didn't want him? Sounds more like he settled for us to me JMO. All that talk about wanting to come here and make a difference after the devestation kinda looses something to me after reading this. Am I thinking to much of this?

12-17-2012, 10:05 PM	#2
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints? I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller. SaintGup likes this.

12-18-2012, 12:11 AM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints? I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller. True !

12-18-2012, 12:00 PM	#4
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 How could Brees fail a physical for the Dolphins, and then pass one for the Saints? I think that the Dolphins wanted Culpepper from the start because of Brees' injury but also because Culpepper is taller. Brees stated in his book even in his 1st preseason game he wasn't 100%. Plus he didn't like the way he way he was treated in Miami. Everything was about his throwing arm and they could care less about the person attached. New Orleans was a totally different story. They actually watched film and spoke about the future. All in his book and its a good read. Rugby Saint II and SaintsBro like this.

12-17-2012, 10:30 PM	#5
pinch 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 272 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Originally Posted by CharityMike Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2012, 8:03 PM EST Reuters In what could be viewed as Alabama coach Nick Saban’s first toe in the water toward no longer being the Alabama coach, Saban has disclosed for the first time publicly that he picked quarterback Drew Brees over quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 2006. “We chose Drew Brees,” Saban told Dan Le Batard of 790 The Ticket in Miami. “I’ve never ever talked about this publicly. . . . That’s the guy we made the first offer to.” Saban said that Brees failed the physical after Brees and the Dolphins had agreed to terms. Brees had suffered a shoulder injury during the final game of the 2005 regular season. Instead, the Dolphins sent a second-round pick to the Vikings for quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who had torn his ACL, MCL, and PCL during an October 2005 game against the Panthers. Since Saban never does anything without a plan, the plan could be to clean the slate on the perception that he picked Culpepper over Brees, shifting the blame to the doctors and in turning clearing a path for NFL teams that may have lingering concerns regarding his perceived preference for Culpepper over Brees to chase Saban. Though Saban may have no current interest in returning to the NFL, there’s nothing wrong with being chased. At a minimum, having suitors at the NFL level could get the folks in Tuscaloosa to pony up more cash in order to avoid losing him. Indeed, as pointed out by our brethren at CFT, Saban made it sound like he won’t be leaving Alabama for the NFL. You know, sort of like when he made it sound like he won’t be leaving the NFL for Alabama. Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper \| ProFootballTalk I am kinda taken back by this a little bit. Didn't Brees say he choose us because the Dolphins didn't want him? Sounds more like he settled for us to me JMO. All that talk about wanting to come here and make a difference after the devestation kinda looses something to me after reading this. Am I thinking to much of this? I've heard Brees talk about it several times and he's always a bit cryptic about who was offered what and how he made his decision. Given what I've heard, Saben's explanation sounds plausible. Miami gives the go-ahead, doctors say he isn't ready, and Drew concludes the Dolphins don't want him and that becomes where he wants to be.

12-17-2012, 11:43 PM	#6
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper drew brees could'nt take a physical at that time much less pass any. saints wanted him regardless before physical. they took drews word that he could play 15 more years. saban could be right that drew flunked because he could not take one at the moment, he were still healing. the FO wanted culpepper. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

12-17-2012, 11:48 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Saban is a jerk... ask any LSU fan. st thomas likes this.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint My Saban Voodoo doll What is that image supposed to mean? And is that Miles on the top?

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saban says Dolphins had picked Brees over Culpepper a jack jerk that likes to start chit

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