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CLEVELAND - Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns.
Holmgren said on his weekly radio show on Seattle's KJR that he has not yet spoken to Browns owner Randy Lerner, who is looking for a "serious, credible leader" football authority to run his struggling team. Holmgren did not say if he would like to coach again, but indicated he would be welcome the chance to take on a rebuilding project like the 1-8 Browns.
Holmgren was Seattle's GM and coach for four seasons. He stepped down as coach after last season.
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Titans' Gage out: Tennessee receiver Justin Gage is out for the Titans' game against the Texans with broken bones in his lower back.
Gage has not practiced since breaking the transverse process bones in his back at San Francisco on Nov. 8. Rookie Kenny Britt will make a second consecutive start at Houston on Monday night.
Coach Jeff Fisher also ruled out linebacker Colin Allred because of a hamstring that kept him out of a third straight practice Saturday.
Starting linebacker David Thornton (hip) and defensive tackle Jason Jones (shoulder) were limited Saturday, and Fisher said both will be questionable Monday.
Safety Kevin Kaesviharn missed practice for a personal matter and Fisher is hoping he will play in the game.
Source: Saints' Bush, Ellis, not making trip to Tampa: A person familiar with the decision says running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for today's game against Tampa Bay.
Both players are expected to be back at practice next week, said the person, who requested anonymity because the team's injury report had not been officially updated.
Bush and Ellis have knee injuries.
Bush missed practice this week with swelling in his left knee and had been listed as questionable. Ellis, who sprained his right knee in Miami in Week 7, returned to practice this week on a limited basis but also was listed as questionable Friday.
Catching up with Rice: Don't ask Jerry Rice about the upcoming Hall of Fame voting, for which he is eligible for the first time.
"If I get selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it gives me an opportunity to say thank you to everybody who has inspired me to be the best player I can be," Rice said. "But I'm not looking down that road and saying I am a shoo-in; let the process take care of itself."
That the game's greatest receiver would be denied entry seems unlikely, just as career rushing leader Emmitt Smith, who also has become eligible, is almost certain to get into the Canton shrine on Feb. 6.
"That would be fun, because I have lot of respect for Emmitt and I'm sure he is excited about the opportunity, too. It won't happen until (February)."
Until then, Rice is working on Gillette's program that allows fans access to select NFL locker rooms through nfl.com and even offers a chance to win Super Bowl tickets.
"We're trying to bring fans a little closer to the game," Rice explained. "When you are able to see into the locker room, you'll be able to see the celebrations for wins and the devastations when you lose. You get to see the true emotions that you don't ordinarily get to see."
Blacked-out Bolts? The San Diego Chargers' 50th anniversary celebration could be spoiled by their first TV blackout since 2004.
Southern California's only NFL team announced this week that more than 7,300 tickets must to be sold to lift the blackout for the Nov. 29 game against Kansas City, a puzzling development considering the Chargers' resurgence. The Chargers have designated it as their 50th Anniversary Weekend, and their all-time team will be introduced before the game.
"We anticipated this being a difficult game to sell from the beginning, which is why we geared our biggest promotion of the year behind it," team executive Jim Steeg said. "Why it has not sold is puzzling."
The Chargers' last blackout was Nov. 7, 2004, against New Orleans.
Chance at rare double: The Tennessee Titans are on pace to do something no NFL team has managed since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, and it would be quite an offensive feat if they do.
The Titans currently lead the NFL in fewest sacks allowed with seven while leading the league with a 5.3-yard average per rush.
It's a unique statistical double showing off quality pass protection and strength blocking for the run. It's even more impressive considering the Titans often face nine defenders near the line.
trying to stop NFL rushing leader Chris Johnson.
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