The Facts: The ongoing saga continues. ... Refusing to rule out the possibility of Brett Favre playing for the Packers this season, GM Ted Thompson admitted Saturday that he was dealing with a messy situation. "This is a very difficult spot we're in. It's a very volatile situation and we don't have all the answers yet." Asked if there was a chance Favre could be on his roster this year, Thompson said, "Sure." As a starter? "I don't know how to answer that," he said. "We have moved forward. So we'll see where it goes. ..." Then he said, "Rodgers is our starting quarterback."

Diehards Line:Although he declined to answer which quarterback gives the Packers the best chance to go to the Super Bowl, Thompson admitted that anything could happen between now and the start of training camp and that though the team will discuss the possibility of Favre coming back, it will do nothing until Favre signs reinstatement papers. ... Meanwhile, Greg Aiello, an NFL spokesman, told the Journal-Sentinel he was not aware whether Favre had officially petitioned commissioner Roger Goodell for reinstatement. ... Those not already sick to death of this story will want to stay tuned for more.