Mike Tice Enters Miami Dolphins Head-Coaching Discussion

I think this would make the three other AFC East teams extremely happy. From the Pioneer Press' Charley Walters (who seemingly has a lot of sources, none of whom have names):

People close to former Vikings coach Mike Tice insist he will be named the Dolphins' head coach next week if Jacksonville, for which Tice is a top assistant, loses at New England on Saturday.

This is news to ... well, everybody, I think. Cowboys' offensive line coach Tony Sparano is the most popular name floating around as Cam Cameron's successor. As the story goes, he's Bill Parcells' guy, and the Dolphins are interviewing other candidates just to give the appearance of fairness.

Tice would be a surprising choice, particularly since Parcells is seemingly interested in bringing in "his people". That said, I don't think Tice would be a completely awful choice (how's that for a ringing endorsement?).

The media (and some fans) like to portray him as a pencil-wielding meat head, but he only had one losing season in his four years with the Vikings. Of course, there's an argument than some of those Minnesota teams underachieved, which was part of Miami's problem last season (along with not having very many good players).

If Jacksonville beats New England Tice won't have to worry about missing out on the Miami job; if the Pats, predestined for 19-0, lose tonight it'll be the end of civilization as we know it.