The New Orleans Saints have found their new quarterback. The Saints signed free-agent Drew Brees to a six-year deal worth about $60 million. Brees will replace Aaron Brooks, who was with the team for the past several years. The signing was made almost right after the Dolphins received quarterback Daunte Culpepper via a trade from the Minnesota Vikings.

Brees injured his shoulder last year in the final game of the season, but has been outstanding the past two seasons. Just when he was ready to become a backup for good two years ago, he shined.

"Drew was sufficiently impressed with the organization and the head coach in New Orleans," said Brees' agent, Tom Condon. "New Orleans was also very comfortable with the risk-reward, based on his rehabilitation from the injury, and Miami didn't have that same level of comfort, so New Orleans made a lot of sense for us."

Brooks has not been released yet, but it is expected that the team will cut him loose soon. Brooks has been the team's primary starter since 2000. Now, the Saints may re-consider taking a quarterback with the second overall pick in the draft.

However, Brees will probably have a tough time with the Saints. Ever since Hurricane Katrina hit, the team has struggled. Some of the team's impact players decided to leave in free agency, and it's not a popular place to go for the time being.

The Chargers will likely make Phillip Rivers their new starting quarterback.