Mel Tucker new Bears DC

[cubsbears1225]

Three league sources say #Bears are finalizing a deal with Mel Tucker to be the next defensive coordinator

Sean Jensen

[kozelkid]

And per La Canfora.. .

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora
Bears are hiring Mel Tucker to be their new defensive coordinator. Being finalized

Well, I think this confirms the idea that we may eventually move to a hybrid defense.

[debo]

Hello hybrid defense.

[sager729]

He ran a 4-3 in Jacksonville. He is a 4-3 guy. We will stay right where we have been the past few years. Cover 2 base with more man and cover 1 looks.

[kozelkid]

He ran a 4-3 in Jacksonville. He is a 4-3 guy. We will stay right where we have been the past few years. Cover 2 base with more man and cover 1 looks.

He also ran a 3-4, so I wouldn't necessarily bet on it.

[CubbyBlue2009]

He also ran a 3-4, so I wouldn't necessarily bet on it.

My guess is a slow transition. We will probably see a hybrid soon.

[WOwolfOL]

Just hope he's an amazing teacher like Trestman promises with all of our staff.

[DaBears1990]

Well that was weird, I just read this @RapSheet: RT @MikeJonesWaPo Raheem Morris on Sat will interview with Chicago for DC job, according to a source. #Redskins

Then a minute later, this hiring happened.

I'm really interested to see if Hoke stays now.

[weneedpitching]

This was published about 15 minutes ago:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ew-with-bears/

When Raheem Morris signed on to coach the Redskins defensive backs before this season, many felt that it would be a temporary stop on the way back up the ladder for the former Buccaneers head coach.

Morris is getting chances to prove those people right. Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports that Morris will interview with the Bears for their defensive coordinator job on Saturday.

It’s the second known interview for Morris this offseason. He met with the Browns about their defensive coordinator position before Cleveland opted to hire former Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton on Friday. Because Morris is under contract, the Redskins would normally not be required to allow him to interview other jobs but reports have indicated that the team agreed to permit him to interview for coordinator jobs when he signed onto Mike Shanahan’s staff.

Rod Marinelli, who led the Bears defense in 2011, decided not to remain with the team after Marc Trestman was hired as the team’s head coach. It’s believed he will be heading to Dallas to take a role on Monte Kiffin’s defensive staff.

[hangman]

Wow, quick google image search and this dude looks mean. Like, don't want to go back to the sidelines after I just got burned-kinda mean.

[DamnGoat]

I'm fine with moving to a hybrid if that's what eventually happens. It's worked well for the Ravens, so why can't it work for the Bears?

It's not like it'll happen overnight either. It'll take a few years of drafting & FA before we're ever to that point. I'm guessing we'll see mostly the same D next year anyway.

[kozelkid]

This was published about 15 minutes ago:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ew-with-bears/

Well that was weird, I just read this @RapSheet: RT @MikeJonesWaPo Raheem Morris on Sat will interview with Chicago for DC job, according to a source. #Redskins

Then a minute later, this hiring happened.

I'm really interested to see if Hoke stays now.

****ing twitter.

[sager729]

He also ran a 3-4, so I wouldn't necessarily bet on it.

Yeah he did, but he is more of a 4-3 guy. Just listened to Laurence Holmes and Zach Zaidman saying that he is a great fit with this defense and will be a 4-3 guy and most likely stay there. They don't see a transition.

[sager729]

Mel Tucker is the DC, Morris may end up interviewing for a positional coach, but the Redskins have to allow him to. But he isn't going to interview for the DC job anymore. Most likely will still interview for something else.

[SoxToBeYou]

Oh snap! This is dope news to see after stuffing my fat face with food lol.