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Saints’ Drew Brees heaps praise on Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis after HOF induction

Drew Brees did not appear destined for Canton, Ohio when his NFL career began in 2001. The second-round draft pick was not an incredibly accurate quarterback with the then-San Diego Chargers, and after he enjoyed a breakout 2004-05 campaign, an injury to his throwing shoulder halted his progress and put his future in serious doubt.

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