The Minnesota Vikings have clearly defined needs heading into the offseason: The order in which you stack the needs will depend on who you ask, but they are pretty obvious when you look at the roster.
They were both fired from NFL jobs in part because of abrasive personalities. Has their time in Minnesota prepared them for another shot?
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he will accept each head coach interview request that comes to him.
Brian Flores, 43, is maybe the most fascinating candidate interviewed so far. He has previous head coaching experience after his three-year stint with the Dolphins (2019-21).
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is drawing widespread interest from team's with head coaching vacancies. This weekend alone, Flores is expected to interview with the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, according to FOX Sports's Jordan Schultz. There could be a particularly interesting angle with the Jets.
Teammates described the relationship between Flores and Smith as like having two coaches in the room rather than coach and player.
The Jets have completed an interview with Brian Flores for the Green & White's head coach position.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings could be losing multiple coaches during the offseason, and three of them just completed interviews on Friday. DC Brian Flores: 1st interview for New York Jets head coaching job QB Coach Josh McCown: 1st interview for New York Jets head coaching job Asst OC/QB Coach: 2nd interview for Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator job It's not a surprise that the Vikings have multiple coaches that are being targeted by other teams.
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises, either.
The Jaguars interviewed one of the league's best defensive minds as a part of their extensive head coaching search.