Yahoo Sports NFL on Drew Brees

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Drew Brees is the ultimate example. The Saints were willing to take a health risk that the Dolphins and other teams were not. That ultimate gamble paid off immeasurably.

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Brees is ultimate example of Saints' successful health-risk gamble.

Brees is the ultimate example of the Saints' willingness to take health risks on talented players. The Dolphins and other teams passed on Brees due to health concerns, but the Saints' gamble paid off immeasurably, providing historical precedent for GM Mickey Loomis' strategy of drafting injury-prone prospects with elite talent.