BREAKING NEWS--Brunell in for Labonte

Joe Gibbs Racing has just announced that Mark Brunell will be finishing out the Nextel Cup season in the #18 Chevy, taking over for the departing Bobby Labonte.
"Mark gives us the opportunity to win now", team owner Joe Gibbs explained, "and we still think we have a chance to make the playoffs. I mean, the NFC East is tough, but we got a shot. Oh, wait, wrong team."
Brunell has proven adept at stepping into difficult situations and taking "average teams" to the next level. With Labonte inexplicably leaving the #18 car for the Ganassi 42, Gibbs acted quickly.
"Mark might not be as young as some of the other guys on our roster, but he can definately teach them a thing or two about winning", said Gibbs. Gibbs also noted that J.J. Yeley remains second on the depth chart, with Patrick Ramsey third.
It remains unknown if the #11 team will attempt to sign a proven backup to replace Terry Labonte, as rumors have both Ward Burton and Jeff George as being contacted.