The History of Brees, Before He Makes History Again
 

Zach Strief’s first impression of Drew Brees was that he couldn’t throw the ball 20 yards. This was the spring of 2006, and both players were new to New Orleans—Strief had just been drafted in the seventh round, while Brees was the high-risk free-agent signing at quarterback, just a few months removed from a complicated surgery to repair his throwing shoulder.

Brees’s right arm was still fledgling for months—on the practice field, and even as late as the fourth preseason game. Strief recounts Brees attempting a mid-range out route in that final exhibition contest, just days before the season opener. The then-backup lineman felt like it took about six seconds for the ball to get to its destination; however long it took, it was an eternity for an NFL throw.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/10/02/dr...ll-sean-payton

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Wow I tend to forget or not quite realize how sketchy things were coming off that injury.

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Read Brees' book. It talks all about his recovery. Great read.

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I can't remember where I saw it, but, there was an article that talked said Nick Saban's decision not to sign Brees started 2 dynasties. He said that that decision led to him going to Bama and starting a dynasty there, and, that the Patriots would not have been so dominant if Brees was in their division.

Interesting theory.

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IMO, Brees wouldn't have been nearly as successful without Payton, no matter what team he went to.

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Whatever you think of Coach Payton it's truly amazing his insight of bringing Drew here.
My Brother a Giant Fan told me you guys are signing Drew Brees from San Diego.
At that time little did I know this guy would change history for the Saints.
Not to mention winning a Super Bowl, I always thought Super Bowls were something other teams won.

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This might be the one you're thinking of stickman...

Colin explains how Drew Brees’ shoulder changed the course of recent football history – The Herd Now

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I think that was it.

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This is why, their is no one better then Drew Brees. He made it all the way back. Super Bowl CHAMP.