Will he stay or will he go? Flores potentially getting a head-coaching job could change the trajectory of Minnesota's future on defense.
The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. The Bears are completing all first-round interviews virtually as they look for the best fit for former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams.
The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach vacancy.
They were both fired from NFL jobs in part because of abrasive personalities. Has their time in Minnesota prepared them for another shot?
Flores, who previously served as Dolphins head coach from 2019-21, has had interview requests from the Jets and Bears as he prepares the Vikings defense for the playoffs.
Teammates described the relationship between Flores and Smith as like having two coaches in the room rather than coach and player.
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown have been requested to interview for the New York Jets' head coaching vacancy.
The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets, who have also conducted 15 interviews for their general manager job.
Flores’ Vikings finished fifth in the NFL in scoring defense and tied for the league lead in turnovers. They were tied for fourth in the league in sacks on the backs of Flores’ blitzing scheme. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams called him the “King of the Cover 0 blitz” earlier this season.
It was known that the Jacksonville Jaguars had requested to interview Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator Brian Flores, but now we know that Flores took the interview and when it will take place.
The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.