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Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears named Mel Tucker as the
team's new defensive coordinator on Friday.
Tucker served as defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from
2009-2012, and also served as an assistant head coach for the Jags last
season. Tucker will replace Rod Marinelli, who has served as Chicago's
defensive leader from 2009-2012.
This past season, Tucker guided a defensive unit that ranked 30th in the NFL
in total yards allowed (6,088) and 28th in third-down efficiency (40.9
percent).
Prior to joining Jacksonville, Tucker served as defensive coordinator (2008)
and defensive backs coach (2005-2007) for the Cleveland Browns and co-
defensive coordinator (2004) and defensive backs coach (2001-2003) for Ohio
State.
Tucker took over as Jacksonville's interim head coach at the end of the 2011
season following the dismissal of Jack Del Rio, guiding the team to a 2-3
finish.
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