The Facts: Favre's post-surgical ankle isn't strong enough for him to take part in the Packers' mandatory mini-camp next week, and it's unclear whether he'll attend it. When Favre and HC Mike McCarthy set the QB's offseason schedule, which included his attending this mini-camp, it was before he'd decided to have surgery Feb. 26 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle.

Diehards Line:McCarthy this week said he's expecting Favre to attend, but Favre reportedly isn't planning on coming because he can't practice and would rather work at home with a personal trainer to rehabilitate his ankle and get into top shape. ... Theoretically, the Packers could require Favre's attendance and fine him a maximum of $8,000 a day if he chose not to come, though such a stalemate with the team's franchise player seems unlikely.