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The Minnesota Vikings have had an extremely tough offseason. Minnesota has dealt with a ton of adversity over the past few months, including the tragic passing of cornerback Khyree Jackson. They’ve also dealt with multiple injuries and transitions on the roster compared to last season. Now the Vikings have to deal with more narratives in […]

Anybody who has seen the Emmy winning TV series Ted Lasso could tell you how vitally important it is for a team to have someone at the helm who holds an unwavering belief in his team. Call it the Lasso Way, the Richmond Way, or hell, just call it common sense, but either way, it’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a hectic offseason, and it’s safe to say there are a lot of new faces in the team’s locker room. While everyone is curious how the offense will look with a new quarterback (either Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy) under center as Kirk Cousins’ replacement, they aren’t the only new […]

The Minnesota Vikings are banking on first-round draft choices J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner playing lead roles, potentially as soon as this season. But general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has many responsibilities in trying to build a contender in Minnesota. That includes finding undrafted rookie free agents who can make a contribution to the team. This […]

Brian Flores has yet to find a new head coaching job since being let go by the Miami Dolphins and filing a lawsuit against the NFL. But it’s possibly in favor of the Minnesota Vikings right now as they recently hired him as defensive coordinator. Now, the veteran coach opens up about what’s going on […]

The college football coaching cycle took another turn when Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley shockingly took the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator job. Now, the Boston College football program is searching for a new head coach as the calendar turns to February. Moving from a college football head coach in a Power Five conference […]

When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings defense, it is doubtful that general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah or head coach Kevin O’Connell had any reason to believe that the hiring of Brian Flores would have the type of impact on the NFL rankings that has resulted. The numbers are sensational this season as the Vikings are […]

The Minnesota Vikings have placed their name into the Shaq Leonard sweepstakes, per Dianna Russini at The Athletic. The former All-Pro linebacker was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard was once an elite playmaker on the defensive end, but injuries derailed his career. ‘Now teams still in contention like the Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings and others are “collecting information” […]

There is significant pressure on the Minnesota Vikings this season, and much of that has to do with the way the team has played defense for the past three seasons. On the surface, the Vikings are coming off an impressive 13-4 regular season in which they cruised to the NFC North title. The team appeared […]

The Miami Dolphins, for much of the 2022 season, appeared to be a team that had a legitimate shot at making some noise in the postseason. That is thanks in large part to Tua Tagovailoa’s continued improvements as the team’s star quarterback, and he seemed to have a really good connection with head coach Mike […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going through some massive changes this season. Despite finishing the regular season 13-4 and in complete control of the NFC North, last season felt like a complete disappointment. Losing to the Giants in the Wild Card game will do that to any team. However, with a new defensive coordinator in Brian […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores scored some success in his legal battle against the NFL, with a federal New York judge okaying his lawsuit versus the league and some of its teams to proceed in federal court. Via ESPN: “The written decision by Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan clearing the way for Flores to […]

Following a dreadful defensive performance this past season, the Minnesota Vikings have decided on their next defensive coordinator. The Vikings are hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers’ assistant coach Brian Flores to become Minnesota’s new DC, via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Flores spent one season with the Steelers after serving as the Miami Dolphins head coach […]

It was reported that New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will interview for a second time for the Arizona Cardinals head coach position, but it seems former Miami Dolphins head coach and current Steelers defensive assistant and linebackers coach Brian Flores will get a second interview as well, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in dire need of significant improvement on the defensive side of the ball. They appear to be getting closer to finding their next defensive coordinator in Brian Flores. The Vikings had interviewed Ejiro Evero in addition to Flores, and now that Evero has signed on with the Carolina Panthers to serve […]

After a long and exhaustive search, the Denver Broncos finally found their new head coach: Sean Payton. The former New Orleans Saints coach will now inherit a team led by Russell Wilson at quarterback. However, one of Payton’s first moves is looking at a familiar face to bolster their defense: Brian Flores. The new Denver […]

Brian Flores wants to get back on an NFL sidelines as a head coach. He may be interested in taking a position taking a position as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator in the interim. Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, was fired from that position at the conclusion of the 2021 season. […]

The Cleveland Browns are looking within their division for their next defensive coordinator after firing Joe Woods, as the franchise has requested permission to interview Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Brian Flores, 41, has been the Steelers’ linebackers coach for the 2022 season. Prior to that, Flores was the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-igniting a rivalry with the New England Patriots in Week 2. The longtime AFC powerhouses are now both in new eras, though Mike Tomlin and Bill Belichick remain in charge. Former Patriots coach Brian Flores is now with the Steelers and is helping Pittsburgh out using his knowledge of New England. […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was recently named team captain by his teammates and head coach Mike McDaniel. He also received the most votes for the honor. Shockingly, despite being the starting quarterback of the team last season, this is Tagovailoa’s first time being named team captain. This might be due to the fact that […]

The NFL shockingly brought the hammer down on the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, announcing punishment for the franchise’s alleged tampering. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was suspended by the league through October 17, 2022, while the franchise was also stripped of two future draft picks, including a 2023 first rounder. Former head coach Brian Flores was […]

The NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell have dropped the hammer on the Miami Dolphins and their owner Stephen Ross after completing their investigation into tampering charges levied against the team. The Dolphins will forfeit their first-round pick in 2023 and a third-round pick in 2024, and Ross will be suspended through October 17, 2022. There […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach in February. Since then, he’s worked with the team and fits perfectly into the puzzle that is the Steelers’ defense. Minkah Fitzpatrick discussed the positive impact that Flores has had on the team in just a few months, calling “Coach Flo” […]

It has been a drama-filled offseason for the Miami Dolphins but the franchise is now in a position to be competitive for the 2022 season. After firing Brian Flores, the front office was on the search for a new head coach. However, recent rumors reveal how much money the team was willing to offer Sean […]

Earlier in the year, Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against multiple teams and the NFL. The Rooney Rule has been rather questionable over the years and the league hasn’t done much to change the lack of diversity in leadership roles. The lawsuit is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ assistant coach gets honest about the […]

The NFL has made a change to the Rooney Rule, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has reported. The update will now require teams to interview an outside, diverse candidate for the team’s quarterback coach job. There has been a change in the Rooney Rule: The QB coach job is now subject to the Rooney Rule. […]

According to the USA TODAY, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell are aiming to push the lawsuit spearheaded by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, along with two other Black coaches, into arbitration or outright dismissal. NFL seeks to push Brian Flores' lawsuit into arbitration. https://t.co/cv7SiDTLtR — USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 22, 2022 […]

The Miami Dolphins have surrounded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with a much better supporting cast heading into his third season. Tagovailoa will have a new head coach, new number-one wide receiver and new offensive tackle protecting him on the line. Things should be much better for the Alabama product in 2022. Apparently, things are already better. Tagovailoa held […]

Brian Flores’s lawsuit against the NFL has expanded. Two more coaches, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, have joined his lawsuit and three new teams are being named for their unjust behavior in head-coach hiring cycles. The Tennessee Titans are one of them. The Titans are being named for their actions regarding Horton, who was their […]

Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL for its hiring practices has taken a new turn. Two more coaches, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, have joined his effort and another team, the Houston Texans, are being called out for their actions against Flores. According to ESPN’s Kevin Van Valkenburg, Flores’ lawyers are alleging the Texans of […]

Brian Flores continues his fight against racial discrimination amongst black coaches in the NFL and he even got more support on Thursday as former Arizona Cardinals coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton have joined him in his lawsuit. Now, Flores has fired even more shots at the Miami Dolphins, who canned him this offseason. As […]

Brian Flores might have a job, but he’s still in the midst of suing the NFL and several teams for racial discrimination and now, Flores has two more coaches alongside him. Former Arizona Cardinals HC Steve Wilks and defensive coordinator Ray Horton will join Flores in the lawsuit against the league and numerous organizations. Via […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reportedly commanded the room at least for a moment during the NFL annual league meeting. His agenda? Drilling the need to support minority hires. The Seahawks coach may have also ruffled a few feathers in a room filled with some of the NFL’s most influential minds. Via Mike Florio […]

After suing the NFL for an unfair hiring process for minorities, Brian Flores finds himself with the Pittsburgh Steelers in an assistant role. It’s been a roller coaster of a time for Flores, as he hopes to become a head coach in the league again one day. Now, Art Rooney weighs in on the decision […]

Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL is moving forward. Now according to new reports, two other coaches are joining the Pittsburgh Steelers assistant in his fight. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN, the addition of the said coaches in the lawsuit are expected to implicate two other teams. It is said to extend all the way […]

After being let go by the Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores struggled to find another head coaching gig in the league. He now finds himself in an assistant position with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams, questioning the lack of minority hires within the organization. It sounds like a […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was one of several coaches/NFL front office figures who is being sued by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores for their mistreatment of him. The reason Belichick is right smack in the middle is because he accidentally sent a text to Flores instead of Brian Daboll, congratulating […]

The New York Giants have a lot of work to do with their roster this offseason. But they also have some work to do in their legal department as they face a lawsuit. Brian Flores sued the Giants, as well as the NFL, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos, over the league’s hiring practices. The allegations […]

Despite Brian Flores’ lawsuit against he NFL and multiple franchises, Mike Tomlin still hired the former Miami Dolphins head coach to his Pittsburgh Steelers staff. While it was a shocker for some, Tomlin highlighted that he “owed” that to Flores. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Tomlin discussed his relationship with Flores and how he wanted […]