They were both fired from NFL jobs in part because of abrasive personalities. Has their time in Minnesota prepared them for another shot?

When Brian Flores arrived in Minnesota, the team’s defense was in shambles. They ranked 28th in points allowed and gave up the second most yards in the NFL. Two years later, the Vikings just wrapped up a 14-3 season that was driven in major part by a top-five defense in which they forced the most takeaways and allowed the second fewest rushing yards.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, speaking this week on the “Fitz & Whit” podcast, said that during year one in Miami, Flores was both “likable” and “relatable” despite a

Former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick brought a cloud over Vikings defensive coordiantor Brian Flores' prospects as a head coach.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets have requested to interview the likes of Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown for the job: Jets have requested head coaching interviews with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and QB coach Josh McCown, per sources.

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.

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores intends to take any and all head coaching requests that come his way over the next several weeks. However, he noted it's not going to be easy to pry him away from Minnesota.

A new Dallas Cowboys coach who is a tough guy. Bill Belichick is an idea. Mike Vrabel is an idea. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is an idea, too - unless you listen to some of his players.