It's the article that's stupid. The writer is speculating at best, and decided to go with a sensationalistic headline based on the rest of the band jamming with another dude, who has catagorically denied taking over for Farrell.
Whatever. Dave should work with Avery again and make another Deconstruction record. The only good thing, along with Polar Bear, to come along after Jane's demise .
Edit: Ok, Pornos had some good moments too.