Tice to talk to Raiders about head-coaching job

It was less than two weeks ago that Mike Tice was promoted from his job as Bears offensive line coach to offensive coordinator, replacing Mike Martz.

Now Tice might be moving up again — but not with the Bears.

According to NFL sources, the Raiders have sought permission to interview the 52-year-old Tice for their head-coaching position left vacant by the firing of one-and-done Hue Jackson, who was canned after compiling an 8-8 record in his first season.

Per NFL rules, because the interview is for a head-coaching job, the Bears must allow Tice to talk with the Raiders, unlike last year when they denied the Tennessee Titans permission to talk with Tice about their offensive coordinator position.

Earlier this week, the Bears also refused to allow the Minnesota Vikings to speak with defensive backs coach Jon Hoke about the Vikings’ defensive coordinator job.

Tice, the Vikings’ head coach from the final game of the 2001 season through 2005, compiled a 33-34 record, including 1-1 in the postseason.

He joins a potentially large group of candidates that is being assembled in Oakland by new general manager Reggie McKenzie.

The Raiders already have interviewed former Dolphins interim head coach Todd Bowles.

McKenzie is expected to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, defensive coordinator Dom Capers and linebackers coach/assistant head coach Winston Moss also have been mentioned as possible candidates.

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