This is an INACCURATE rewrite of history. Drew Brees did not choose New Orleans over Miami because of “a calling.” Mia Via @ArmandoSalguero on X

What happened: Brees had framed New Orleans as a calling. Salguero says Miami's medical concern over his shoulder settled the matter before personal preference did.

Why it matters: The outcome proved favorable for Brees and costly for the Dolphins, leaving the decision as a defining franchise what-if.

What to watch: Further responses from Brees or Miami's former decision-makers could add context to the 2006 account.

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