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Chan Gailey was a key in Miami Dolphins passing on Drew Brees

The 2001 NFL Draft is a haunting nightmare for Miami Dolphins fans. Needing a franchise quarterback, many believed that the Dolphins would draft Purdue prospect Drew Brees but instead, Dave Wannstedt heeded the advice of his OC, Chan Gailey and went defense.

CB Jamar Fletcher was out of the NFL in only a few years but Drew Brees carved out a Hall of Fame NFL career that for the time being is still going. Brees may opt to retire before the 2020 season but for now, many believe he has one more season ahead of him.