The Facts: Favre responded quickly to an ESPN report about a possible return to play for the Green Bay Packers by saying, "It's all rumor." When queried about a possible media firestorm, Favre text messaged, "No reason for it."

Diehards Line:As previously noted, ESPN reported the 38-year-old signal caller told HC Mike McCarthy that Favre has the itch to play again. Interestingly enough, teammate Al Harris also claims Favre used those very words, that the QB an "itch" to play, in a recent conversation. SI.com's Mike Lombardi suggested today that a source told him Favre would be willing to play for another team if the Packers don't want him back. Favre announced his retirement on March 6 after his 17-year NFL career. ... Again, the bottom line here remains unchanged. We've not heard the last of this one.