Dedicated Packer Fans Support Their Hero

More than one hundred Brett Favre supporters gathered outside Lambeau Field Sunday in a rally geared toward pushing the Packers into reinstating Brett Favre.

Associated Press - July 13, 2008 4:25 PM ET

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - More than 100 people rallied outside Lambeau Field Sunday to pressure the Packers into reinstating Brett Favre as starting quarterback.

The crowd - many wearing No. 4 jerseys - chanted, "We want Brett" and carried signs reading, "Favre for President."

Organizers Adam and Erick Rolfson estimated the crowd at more than 200, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel estimated the crowd at more than 100. The brothers plan to another hold another rally Monday night in the Milwaukee area as well as every Sunday at Lambeau.

General Manager Ted Thompson says Favre can rejoin the team from retirement but would have to be a backup. Favre wants an unconditional release from his contract, something Thompson says he won't allow.