well no, of course he didn't come out and say that he didn't want him directly. You rarely ever hear that directly. Usually is said in a way that emphasizes team without humiliating free agent or whatever. Knowing Jerry's history, it usually is Jerry go gets and you hear very little to nothing from the coaches cuz they are just figureheads on the sideline. About time we hear something of substance from a coach, but lets see how Jerry reacts. hence my comment above.
anyways, here is a pretty good piece of what Mike has said. I have heard elsewhere that Mike is happy with who he has, writers don't always pull things out of thin air.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl...mike-mccarthy-rumors/97q8j622rdi1op1abmt0vhri
That being said, personally I would give Earl Thomas a one year "be a good boy if you want more" contract, if he doesn't hold up his end, dump him. But I of course want the coach to be the one to sign him though. Just gonna be questions as to whether Jerry is pulling strings if they do at this point. Mike has to be pretty convincing to shut them up.