Tag Archives: Mike Tice

Bears-49ers matchups: Part V – Vic Fangio vs. Mike Tice

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The 49ers play the Bears Monday night at Candlestick.  In the meantime, I’ll break down five key matchups. Offensive coordinator Mike Tice vs. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio This matchup isn’t even close. It’s like Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks. Fangio … Continue reading →

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With Campbell at QB, the Bears offense could be relegated to field goals vs. 49ers

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Now that Jason Campbell has officially been named the starting quarterback against the 49ers, the Bears’ passing game definitely will be impacted and mostly restricted to a conservative, low risk play calling style by offensive coordinator Mike Tice.  Campbell’s release … Continue reading →

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Run-to-pass ratios and “dealer’s choice” plays

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Earlier I wrote that Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice has been too focused on passing this season. One poster on this blog cited Tice’s 50-50 run-to-pass ratio as a counterargument. A 50-50 run to pass ratio does not prove anything … Continue reading →

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Bears run O vs. 49ers run D

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Grant Cohn

A quarterback’s best friend is a good running game, and although the Bears have two decent running backs in Matt Forte and Michael Bush, offensive coordinator Mike Tice often has strayed from attempting to establish the ground game, and is way too … Continue reading →

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