Actually, he did address it. And, if there is "no question" according to you, then I guess no answer is required. Based on your post it sounds as though you've already decided to follow the rumor mill so why even bring it up?
As a matter of fact I have no time to entertain, so if you just want to talk back and forth, you need to do that with soembody else. And I will not answer questions that I am not in a position to answer.