Brian Flores is the latest Bill Belichick disciple to capitalize on success with the New England Patriots by being hired for his first head-coaching job. The Miami Dolphins interviewed the 37-year-old in early January, just days after the firing of Adam Gase, and had an agreement in place with him through the Patriots' ensuing run to a third Super Bowl win in five seasons. Flores was officially introduced as Miami's new coach on Monday, mere hours after calling the plays in the Patriots' 13-3 shutdown of the Los Angeles Rams.

Needless to say, Belichick's fingerprints will be all over the Dolphins next season, but innovative defensive principles aren't the only thing Flores learned from his Hall-of-Fame mentor. As he told “PFT Live” on Wednesday, Flores has adopted Belichick's stone-faced yet fiery disposition, too.

“They should expect someone who is demanding,” Flores said of what Miami players have to look forward to from their new head coach. “Someone who’s just going to be honest and try to tell the truth on a day-to-day basis. I like to get out in front of things and be transparent. But definitely demanding. Definitely someone who is going to try to get the best out of everyone.”

Flores wore many different hats for New England after joining the organization as a scout in 2004 following his playing days at Boston College. He was promoted to linebackers coach in 2016 and took over defensive play-calling duties from the departed Matt Patricia following last season, helping the Patriots frustrate three of the NFL's most explosive offenses en route to another Super Bowl victory.

Miami, meanwhile, went 7-9 in 2018, allowing the league's sixth-most points per game.