It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION.