Kevin,
I definitely agree with you, there isn't much reason for the bacon.! As long as it isn't over trimmed! I was in Wal-Mart the other day and I could not believe the amount of fat on their briskets. I have never seen such fatty briskets!!! I guarantee there was about 5 lbs of fat on an 11 lb brisket!. Unbelievable! Too much for me!