The Facts: The Packers' general manager and coach told the Associated Press this morning they don't plan to grant Favre's request for his release. GM Ted Thompson and HC Mike McCarthy said Favre was welcome to rejoin the team but would have to be a backup.
Diehards Line:It was their first public comments since Favre demanded his release this week, four months after announcing his retirement in a tearful news conference. Thompson and McCarthy did not want to discuss a possible trade. Thompson said he had not received any inquiries as of this morning. ... This latest news confirms the report posted here Friday. ... And the beat goes on.