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Originally Posted by donofriose

He wasn't the Drew Brees that we know now, but he still showed potential, led them to a 12-4 record one year, made the pro bowl, and had a passer ratting over 100. They just went with Rivers because they had drafted him the year Brees started to take off.

Drew Brees had become a liability due to his shoulder injury, if I remember correctly. I think this is the reason Miami didn't pick him and they went with Culpepper.