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Originally Posted by Sainters7

...all of which were brought in by Payton. Payton scouted and went after Drew Brees. Payton took Reggie Bush in the draft(I know it was a gift by Houston. But Im doubtful Haslett wouldve taken Bush at the #2 spot). Payton changed the dynamic in the locker room, by making tough calls when he outed some big Saints playmakers(Donte Stallworth, Aaron Brooks, Dwight Smith), because he values character over athleticism. The guy brought in 32 new players, 12 new starters. And youre seeing the result. Definitely alot of it has to do with improved personnel...but even in that situation, you still have to credit Payton. He made those moves as well.

Is he the GM as well?