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CLEVELAND -- Browns CEO Joe Banner once found a young head coach not far from the frozen tundra of Green Bays Lambeau Field. Matt Elam Youth Jersey . Hes looking there again. A person familiar with the matter says Cleveland will interview Green Bay quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo about itsr head coaching job. McAdoo, who spent the past two seasons working with star QB Aaron Rodgers, will meet with Banner and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam this week, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team is not publicizing information about the search. The interview was also reported by the NFL Network and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In 1999, Banner, then an executive with Philadelphia, plucked a young Andy Reid off Green Bays staff and hired him as the Eagles coach. Banner was the only one to interview Reid, and the Eagles went on to make five NFC title games and a Super Bowl under the mustachioed coach, now with Kansas City. Like Reid, the 36-year-old McAdoo served as Packers tight ends coach before taking over the teams quarterbacks. Hes expected to draw interest from other teams with head coaching vacancies. McAdoo will be the fourth known candidate to interview with the Browns, who are looking for their seventh full-time coach since 1999 -- and fourth in six years. The team has interviewed New England offensive co-ordinator Josh McDaniels, Seattle defensive co-ordinator Dan Quinn and Arizona defensive co-ordinator Todd Bowles. The Browns, who fired Rob Chudzinski following a 4-12 season, also received permission to speak with Denver offensive co-ordinator Adam Gase. But he told the team he wants to wait until after the playoffs before doing any interviews. The Broncos host San Diego on Sunday. McAdoo became available after the Packers were eliminated last weekend by San Francisco, which won on a game-ending field goal by former Browns kicker Phil Dawson. Banner has often proudly referenced his hiring of Reid. In fact, at the news conference announcing Chudzinskis dismissal, Banner said he kept Reid after a rough first season. "When we hired Andy Reid in Philadelphia, he won five games the first year," Banner said. "There was no consideration for making a change and we stayed together for 14 years." The Browns are also reportedly interested in meeting with Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and Vanderbilts James Franklin. The team is not confirming any interviews. Courtney Upshaw Ravens Jersey . -- Jacksonville Jaguars rookie receiver Marqise Lee has agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth more than $5 million. Deonte Thompson Jersey . - Once Gerald Green gets going, he doesnt think he can be stopped.ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Craig Point scored three times and Johnny Powless had two goals and four assists as the Rochester Knighthawks downed the visiting Vancouver Stealth 10-7 on Saturday in National Lacrosse League action. Dan Dawson had two goals and three assists for the Knighthawks (12-4), Cody Jamieson scored once and set up five others and Corry Vitarelli had two goals and two assists. Albert McClellan Ravens Jersey. Cliff Smith and Lewis Ratcliff each had two goals and an assist for the Stealth (4-11) while Brett Bucktooth, Kyle Sorensen and Tyler Digby added a goal apiece. Rochesters Matt Vinc made 40 saves for the win as Vancouvers Matt Roik allowed all 10 goals on 34 shots against. cheap jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '