NFL: Pack prez Murphy backs GM, coach in Favre standoff
By CHRIS JENKINS
AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE — Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy has restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy in their dealings with Brett Favre.
Murphy spoke today after a meeting of the team's executive committee. He not available for comment, but a team spokesman said the club president has "full confidence" in how Thompson and McCarthy are handling this matter.
The Packers have refused to release Favre. The three-time MVP said in March he was retiring but has since changed his mind.