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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:36:02 -0800
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice is no longer a member of the organization.
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:12:23 -0800
The Tennessee Titans are scheduled to meet with Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice about their offensive coordinator position.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:15:41 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has played for three offensive coordinators with the team and if current coordinator Mike Tice is relieved of his duties, it would make it four in five years. Cutler said he is hoping for more stability at the position. "It's hard for an offense and as a quarterback to get to where you want to be and be consistent on a weekly basis if you're changing coordinators every couple of years. That's a reality. I think it's an overlooked fact. I thought he did a good job. We're not done yet," Cutler said. "It's a difficult job where we had a lot of injuries on the offensive line, first year of the offense and you're expected to go out there and rip it up. But it's just reality. It's the first year of the offense."
Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:54:06 -0800
The Chicago Bears may fire offensive coordinator Mike Tice after the season.
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:59:32 -0700
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice wants to get WR Earl Bennett integrated into the Week 7 game plan early. "We need to get Earl involved because he is very versatile, can play all three positions and so we need to get him in some kind of rhythm with the quarterback," Tice said. "Really, Earl is the guy that (Jay Cutler) has been throwing to the longest."
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:06:52 -0700
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice likes working with QB Jay Cutler. "I like the brashness about him," Tice said. "I like working with Jay Cutler."
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:47:45 -0700
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has respect for offensive coordinator Mike Tice and said Tice relates to him because he also played quarterback in college and carved out a long pro career. "He gets it as a player; that's the thing of it," Cutler said. "He knows what it's like to be a player. He knows what it's like to install, then get to the game, call a play and it not work. He puts a lot of ownership and accountability on the players because we're the ones out there. He's like, 'Hey, if you guys don't like this, tell us you don't like it and then let's make a change and figure this out.' He's really good about that."
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:41:30 -0700
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice said his relationship with QB Jay Cutler is fine despite a sideline confrontation in Week 4. "Jay and I are good," Tice said. "The heat of the battle. It's tough."
Mon, 28 May 2012 08:24:10 -0700
The Chicago Bears offense under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice could have plenty of big-play potential. When Tice was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, their offense ranked in the top four in the league in yards three times in Tice's four years.
Sat, 12 May 2012 05:28:44 -0700
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice said Friday, May 11, the offense wants to play with a quicker tempo and be more explosive this season.
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:10:57 -0700
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he expects the play of the offensive line to be improved in 2012 under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. "Hope so," Cutler said when he was finished laughing. "It's going to. It will. We're headed in the right direction. I know that."
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:56:25 -0800
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated the team's offensive philosophy regarding the tight end is about to change under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. "I would say that all eight years I've been here the tight end needs to be a big part of what we do," Smith said. "We plan on doing that. And as far as coming out this year, there are only so many receivers you can throw the ball to. You can choose to make it your wide receiver. Or you can make it your running back or your tight end. But there are only so many guys, there are only so many passes to go around. You have to be smart with how you distribute those."
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:54:55 -0800
The Oakland Raiders are hoping to hire Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their next head coach, according to multiple league sources. The Raiders have informed Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice that they are out of the running.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:44 -0800
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will not be interviewing for the Oakland Raiders' head coaching position this week.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:15:36 -0800
The Oakland Raiders will interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice for their head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:16:46 -0800
The Oakland Raiders will interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg for their head coaching position this weekend, according to a league source. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will interview for the same position Tuesday, Jan. 24. Other candidates include Green Bay Packers linebackers coach Winston Moss, offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, defensive coordinator Dom Capers, quarterbacks coach Tom Clements and secondary coach Darren Perry.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:35:57 -0800
The Oakland Raiders have requested permission to interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice for their vacant head coach position.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:05:39 -0800
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice is pushing for the team to bring in Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as a quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:49:32 -0800
Chicago Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice will be promoted to offensive coordinator. Tice will be in charge of the running game and will be paired with a passing game coach.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:06:55 -0700
There is speculation that Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz might be in his final season with the team after his contract expires at the end of the year. Martz has had his struggles with Chicago's offense, and offensive line coach Mike Tice might be ready to take over the role. However, Martz has made adjustments to a slow start to the season that has led to QB Jay Cutler winding up on his back often; on both of Cutler's touchdown passes in Week 6, the team had seven players in to block.
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:40:01 -0800
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, offensive line coach Mike Tice and tight ends coach Mike DeBord attended the University of Wisconsin's Pro Day Wednesday, March 9, a source told Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:09:21 -0800
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team did not allow offensive line coach Mike Tice to interview for the Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator position because it was a bit too late in allow the change to occur at that time.
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:39:12 -0800
The Chicago Bears extended offensive line coach Mike Tice's contract for one year through the 2012 season, reports Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com.
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:36:03 -0800
The Tennessee Titans have been denied permission to interview Chicago Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice for their offensive coordinator position, a source told Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:36:13 -0800
The Tennessee Titans have expressed interest in talking to Chicago Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice about their offensive coordinator position, a source told Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune. It is not known if the Bears will grant permission to the Titans to talk to Tice.
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:22:31 -0800
Dan Pompei and Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, report Chicago Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice is expected to have a significant say in the structure of the team's offense.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:05:10 -0800
The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs reports the Chicago Bears officially hired Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice as their offensive line coach Friday, Jan. 15.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:47:15 -0800
Dan Pompei, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears are close to hiring Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice as their offensive line coach.
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:50:00 -0800
Dan Pompei, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears interviewed Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice Wednesday, Jan. 13, according to a league source. It is not known what job with the Bears Tice was interviewing for.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:22:54 -0800
Ed Kilgore, of WGRZ.com, reports there are indications former NFL head coach Brian Billick is in the process of putting together a coaching staff to join him should he be named head coach of the Buffalo Bills, even though Billick recently said that he has not had contact with the Bills as of yet. Billick has contacted Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice about the possibility of joining Billick if he is named head coach, according to a source.
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:32:43 -0700
Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports one of the reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars feel optimistic about the 2009 season is an improved team chemistry and atmosphere after the departure of several players who had character issues or who were unproductive on the field. "We had some things going on, and coach (Jack) Del Rio took care of that and (general manager) Gene Smith took care of that," assistant coach Mike Tice said. "That was great. It makes it a lot easier for us to coach." General manager Gene Smith has also noticed a difference during offseason workouts. "I think there's better peer leadership," Smith said. "There's a different level of accountability. I think they have a greater understanding that it's a privilege to be in the NFL. I've seen a lot more self-discipline in the players with their mental focus. I'm a firm believer that mental will win more than physical skill."
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:05:48 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice is attending Senior Bowl practices.
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:47:33 -0800
Contrary to a previous report, Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Jacksonville Jaugars head coach Jack Del Rio said the Miami Dolphins will not interview Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice Monday, Jan. 14, for their vacant head coaching job. Del Rio said the Dolphins have not asked permission to interview Tice.
Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:01:31 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minnesota Star Tribune, reports Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice will interview with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Jan. 14, for their vacant head coaching job.
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:01:46 -0800
Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice will handle tight end coaching duties.
Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:59:23 -0800
Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice has expressed interest in becoming the new head coach at the University of Minnesota.
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 23:31:15 -0700
Kathleen Nelson, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice is alive and well and living in Jacksonville, Fla., as assistant head coach/offense for the Jacksonville Jaguars. "Mike has been around a lot of really terrific offensive play in Minnesota," Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said. "He's brought something in here that we've taken a look at as a staff that we've looked at in the offseason, and they look pretty good. We've tweaked our system a little bit to tailor it to the people we have here."
Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:33:59 -0800
Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to pursue tampering charges against former head coach Mike Tice, who told a Jacksonville radio station last week that he had spoken to one of the Vikings' pending free agents about signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars hired Tice last week as assistant head coach/offense.
Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:21:19 -0800
The Star Tribune reports a Minnesota Vikings official refused to comment Thursday, Feb. 2, when asked if the team planned to file a tampering charge against former head coach Mike Tice for comments he made on a Jacksonville radio station a day earlier. Tice was named the Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach/offense Wednesday, Feb 1. The Vikings appear to have grounds for the charge based on Tice's admission that he already had talked to one of their potential free agents about the chance of joining him in Jacksonville. Vikings vice president of public affairs Lester Bagley said he had no comment on the subject.
Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:53:24 -0800
Don Seeholzer, of the Pioneer Press, reports Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice is expected to spend a lot of time working with the team's offensive line and new offensive line coach Andy Heck. In an interview with Jacksonville radio station WOKV, Tice said he also talked with one of the Minnesota Vikings' 16 possible free agents about joining him in Jacksonville but declined to name the player.
Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:02:19 -0800
Don Seeholzer, of the Pioneer Press, reports Mike Tice reportedly signed a two-year, $2 million contract to become assistant head coach/offense with the Jacksonville Jaguars. That's roughly the same as the $1 million he earned as head coach in his final season with the Minnesota Vikings that culminated with his firing Jan. 1.
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:24:46 -0800
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Jacksonville Jaguars will name Mike Tice assistant head coach under head coach Jack Del Rio. The agreement came Tuesday, Jan. 31, after Tice met with Del Rio Monday, Jan. 30.
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:49:35 -0800
The Star Tribune reports former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice has accepted a job with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tice confirmed Tuesday night, Jan. 31, that he accepted a job. His title is unknown at this time. Speculation was that Tice could be in line for either a position as assistant head coach or as replacement for offensive line coach Paul Boudreau.
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:38:55 -0800
Pete Prisco, of CBS SportsLine.com, reports former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice was in Jacksonville Monday, Jan. 30, meeting with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio. He is believed to be the leading candidate to take over as the team's offensive line coach.
Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:58:46 -0800
Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports there is some speculation that St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan would try to bring in Mike Tice as an assistant head coach-offensive line coach, but initial reports out of Minnesota were that Tice is not interested in coming to St. Louis.
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 06:16:20 -0800
Sid Hartman, of the Star Tribune, reports former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice said he will look at a television analyst job, assuming he is not hired as an assistant coach by any NFL teams. "If I don't get an assistant coaching job I like, I have a good chance to do some work on NFL television," he said.
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:12:00 -0800
The Associated Press reports the New York Jets have completed their interview with former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice for their vacant head coaching position. Jets' general manager Terry Bradway said through a team spokesman that Tice was "well prepared and did a good job." However, indications are New England Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini could be offered the position as early as Tuesday, Jan. 17, when Bradway, assistant GM Mike Tannenbaum and owner Woody Johnson huddle to make a decision.
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 16:22:24 -0800
Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets continue to mull over their choices for new head coach and Mike Tice and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini appear to remain the top two choices. According to a person familiar with the Jets' thinking, general manager Terry Bradway is the most difficult member of the decision-making team to read. It is clear that assistant general manager Mike Tannenbaum and team president Jay Cross prefer Mangini, but Bradway is believed to favor Tice. Owner Woody Johnson, apparently, is undecided.
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:37:27 -0800
Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports former NFL coach Mike Tice has not been contacted, but he could be a candidate for one of the Atlanta Falcons' vacant offensive coaching positions.
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:26:07 -0800
Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports it appears to be a two-man race to become the New York Jets next head coach. The two candidates are New England Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini and former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice. Tice's track record, 32-33 with one playoff appearance in four full seasons plus a 0-1 record as interim coach in 2001 with the Vikings, is on paper in black and white. Mangini's connections and apparent brilliance as a coach are harder to quantify.
