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Rob Ninkovich “did not want to go to New Orleans (Saints)” when drafted

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: New England Patriots player Rob Ninkovich during the Super Bowl LI Pregame Show at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Let’s just say the New Orleans Saints haven’t always been the powerhouse that future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees helped turn them into. Once upon a time, prospects didn’t want to come to the Big Easy.

That said, after careers come to an end, you always hear a bit more honesty about their time with franchises and how they felt throughout their years in the league.