That was one of three fines levied against Arizona. Cornerback Bryant McFadden ($5,000 for facemask) and Beanie Wells ($5,000 for blow to Deon Grant's head) were also fined.

The Seahawks had two players fined. Safety Jordan Babineaux was fined $7,500 for his horse-collar tackle of Anquan Boldin and safety Deon Grant was fined $5,000 for his part in the Wells' play.

Absent from that list of fines? Coach Jim Mora, which means that he didn't cross any lines with what he said regarding the officiating of the game.

"I hope it's true some day that we get a chance to talk," Holmgren said to Mahler's question.

The topic arose because earlier this week former Browns great Jim Brown was speaking at a luncheon when he said Lerner was meeting at that moment with one of the great football minds. Someone asked if it was Holmgren, and while Brown didn't confirm that, he said, "You said it, I heard it."

When Holmgren was asked whether a meeting with Lerner was fact or fiction on Friday, he continued, "I absolutely would love to talk to him about the possibility of working," Holmgren said. "But until that happens, you guys will be the first to know."

This might be the most perfect demonstration of the sidestepping and ducking and feinting that occurs this time of year when it comes to playing footsie for potential jobs. Brown strongly hints that a meeting with Holmgren is taking place without stating it, and Holmgren insinuates that no such meeting took place without saying it directly.

The best guess as to what is happening? Well, there's some back-channel communication taking place that likely includes Holmgren's agent, but there has not been a direct sit-down meeting between Holmgren and Browns ownership. At least not yet.

All indications are that Holmgren will not make a decision about his future until after the season ends.

If he isn't ready to play, Kelly Jennings will start at right cornerback ahead of Ken Lucas. Has there been a switch at the position?

"Josh has won the position," coach Jim Mora said.

If he's not available, it becomes a decision as to who is playing better at the time, Jennings or Lucas.

Center Chris Spencer and left tackle Sean Locklear both will be starting.

Seahawks injury report

QUESTIONABLE: DT Craig Terrill (shoulder). PROBABLE: Chris Spencer (thumb/back), CB Marcus Trufant (concussion).

Vikings injury report

Out: Definitely will not play. Doubtful: At least 75 percent chance of not playing. Questionable: 50-50 chance of not playing. Probable: Virtual certainty to be available for normal duty.

But gaining 123 yards against Arizona last week went a long way to convincing me Seattle needs to take a good long look at him to see if he's the latest in a long line of overlooked and underestimated running backs who thrive in that zone-blocking scheme.

LIMITED IN PRACTICE: Chris Spencer (thumb).

FULL PRACTICE: CB Marcus Trufant (concussion).

Vikings injury report

FULL PRACTICE: LB E.J. Henderson (knee)

"HE'S A GUARD!!! Alex Gibbs, the offensive line coach in Denver when I played there is one of THE finest football coaches in the league (He's now with the Texans). His favorite quote to his offensive line was, 'Hell, I can get a bum on the highway to play guard! Get me a good left tackle!
    -- Dave Wyman

Wyman is a former Seahawk linebacker, a second-round draft pick who now works with ESPN 710 AM and provides great perspective on his blog. I would keep going on, but just go ahead and read his blog entry because he provides a different perspective on the Seahawks' treatment of Hutchinson. By using the transition tag, Seattle put Hutchinson in a favorable situation:

"This allowed him to go out and shop himself on the open market and then come back to the Hawks and say, "If you want to keep me, here's what everyone else out there thinks I'm worth."
   -- Dave Wyman