Packers general manager Ted Thompson was unwavering Sunday in his belief that Green Bay is well positioned to make tangible on-field improvement in the upcoming NFL season.
"We are optimistic about the 2007 season," Thompson said. "We feel like we've had a great offseason program - our guys are getting bigger and stronger - and we'll improve from within. We're also excited about the players we've added through the draft and what those players will bring to our team."
Responding to reports out of Mississippi over the weekend that Packers quarterback Brett Favre was frustrated, Thompson indicated that Favre and the Packers organization hold many of the same goals.
"I think it's natural for a player to be frustrated from time to time - that's simply being human," said Thompson. "Everyone knows that Brett Favre is all about winning. As an organization, we share that commitment. And we want to win now."
Asked specifically about any recent dialogue with Favre and whether or not the Packers quarterback had asked the team for a trade, Thompson added the following:
"We never comment on the talks we have with our players or with their agents, in line with the long-standing policy of our organization," Thompson indicated. "We try to encourage open and honest dialogue with players and their agents. But if those talks later are shared with third parties, the willingness of players to be open in future conversations may be compromised.
"We are excited about the upcoming mini-camp (May 18-20) and the summer preparations leading up to training camp."
Players report for training camp on July 27, with the first practice scheduled for the afternoon of July 28.
