Ex-Vikings coach Mike Tice has a high-profile job with the Chicago Bears this year, as he was promoted to offensive coordinator. He tells the Chicago Tribune now that he's older and wiser, he knows how to "go about setting a plan and going and working that plan to become successful as an offense."

Mike Tice may get another shot at another head coaching job. The Raiders have reporteldy asked the Bears permission to interview Tice for their top spot. Tice, who coached the Vikings for four seasons, was just promoted to become Chicago’s offensive coordinator.

Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice is being promoted to offensive coordinator for the Bears. Tice was an offensive line coach for Chicago and replaces Mike Martz, who resigned after the team did not make the playoffs.

Forget about Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler playing Sunday against the Vikings. Cutler -- who is recovering from a broken thumb -- was placed on the injured reserve list today.

The Vikings practiced with full pads for the first time at training camp on Monday, and quarterback Christian Ponder completed 12-19 passes, including a 24 yard touchdown to tight end Kyle Rudolph. Ponder said if Rudolph is open, even just a little bit, he's "going to get him the ball."

Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo sweats the small stuff. That's his style and drilling the importance of detail into his players' minds is what he believes can turn the Wild into a contender.