The Facts: There is more and more talk coming out of New Orleans that Brees might not be ready to start the season. Brees, who is coming off shoulder surgery, is said to be a long way away from being ready to play. If he can't play, the Saints will be forced to play Todd Bouman until Brees is ready.

Diehards Line:As SportsLine insider Pete Prisco suggested, the Chargers may have known a lot more about this situation than many give them credit for, which is why they allowed Brees to leave. ... We'll continue to follow Brees' progress closely and bring you more info as it comes to our attention.