re: Jags radio saying they fired Gus Bradley to beat the Rams to the punch on Saban

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Failure is not why Saban left. He left because of the politics of the NFL, it was his choice! He left cause the owner of Miami wouldn't give him full control and kept intervening with what Saban wanted to do...example: Saban wanted Drew Brees, owner didn't. A lot of conflict and Saban hated it.

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Sorry man, this just isn't true. I've been a Dolphins fan since the late 80s. Wayne Huizenga gave him full and complete control upon hiring him, it's the only reason he took the job.

The doctors didn't clear Brees' shoulder after his visit and physical. While Saban waivered with this decision and debated with the doctors, Sean Payton was putting on the full court press. Brees called Saban one last time before signing and asked him, "coach, do you still want me?" Saban paused and didn't commit. Brees signed with the Saints the next day.