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The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 5-1 heading into Week 8, only recently suffering their first loss of the season in a one-score loss to Detroit. The Vikings have their defense to thank for much of their success in the early parts of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to something of a dream start in 2024. They have won all four of their September games, and they are starting to make believers of many NFL observers who have seen them combine an explosive offense with a defense that has been dominating at times. The Vikings opened the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 to begin the 2024 NFL season. They have been very impressive on both sides of the ball, a surprising outcome given the personnel each side had to work with. While Sam Darnold’s splendid performance under center is the headline of the offense, defensive coordinator Brian Flores is garnering recognition for […]

Sam Darnold had one of this best days as a pro on Sunday, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a dominant 34-7 victory over the Houston Texans with a four touchdown masterpiece. Darnold is playing some of the best football of his career, and has the Vikings off to a 3-0 start to the season. However, […]

The Minnesota Vikings started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. One of the main reasons was defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit. They were a menace all afternoon, forced two turnovers, and got a goal-line stand that turned into a 97-yard […]

Workplace toxicity doesn’t just happen in white-collar jobs but professional sports teams as well. Take for example Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ripping into former coach Brian Flores during an appearance on the Dan Le Batard show, calling him a “terrible person” who put him down every chance he got. Though Brian Flores responded to […]

One of the more viral stories out there regarding the world of football was Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa critiquing Brian Flores’ coaching. This prompted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins to comment on the story after he was asked by Rich Eisen on his self-titled show. While there always had been rumors about Flores’ treatment […]

The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa are back in headlines this week, but it’s not about the QB’s new contract extension. Earlier this week, QB Tua Tagovailoa made comments that suggested he had a poor relationship with former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. This sparked a reaction from Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who stood up for […]

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 […]