Free Agent Alert: Brian Flores-DC

[borg]

Vikings work to re-sign free-agent defensive coordinator Brian Flores

Minnesota tried to get it done in offseason; Flores opted to wait.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[turkeyneck]

I have to think Flores figures he's ripe for another HC stint. I'd love to have him as DC but it wouldn't last.

 

[Thelonious]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

 

[fourhour]

I don't think the Patriots are shopping for a DC.

 

[Vindicate]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

Top 5 worst takes of 2025, slipping it in right before the new year. Impressive.

 

[neckroll#14]

Owners will perceive that Flores turned on them and the league... I am not sure anyone will be lining up to hire a guy they will surely see as "disloyal"...

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Hopefully T Williams will be healthy and back next year and we won't need one

 

[p8ryts]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

I prefer to think of him as a focused, I'm not taking any of your BS kind of guy. I prefer an aggressive defense.

 

[Mike the Brit]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

Lucky for you that you live in the U.S.A., then ...

 

[p8ryts]

I did like the thought of him in Cincinnati, but I don't know if he matches up personality wise with Brown. How about him in Vegas?

 

[Mike the Brit]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

This article is one of many that makes the case in the other direction:

Could Vikings lose DC Brian Flores and S Harrison Smith this offseason?

The Vikings could look a lot different next year if their defensive playcallers -- off and on the field -- are gone.

www.espn.com

 

[Hammer of Thor]

I generally steer clear of angry, litigious types, nor did I think there was anything special about him as a DC.

So you didn’t like Bill Belichick then?

 

[VrabelJr]

Owners will perceive that Flores turned on them and the league... I am not sure anyone will be lining up to hire a guy they will surely see as "disloyal"...

People sure do have fuzzy memories. Ross demanded Flores tank and Flores said no and had evidence. Given it is modern day America the billionaire more or less got away scot free and Flores lost his job and got blackballed by most future employers. Justice? I think not.

 

[Grogan14]

Brian Flores is top 3 DC. Any team would be lucky to have him.
I doubt Vrabel gets rid of Williams however

 

[Ross12]

I highly doubt most owners will have a problem with Flores, but there are some that could.

That said, I don't think NE is in the market at the moment. Williams seems to be on the path to recovery and I'm sure they will just work with what they have until their playoff run ends, at which time they'll talk to Williams, evaluate his and their future, and come up with a plan. Hopefully, Williams gets healthy and can simply resume his duties in 2026 onward, perhaps delegating more to Kuhr in camp and in game-day, to help relieve some of the load.

 

[borg]

Brian Flores is top 3 DC. Any team would be lucky to have him.

I doubt Vrabel gets rid of Williams however

I hope all Patriots decisions are in the best interests of the team and not overly influenced by blind loyalty.
**Refer to the last HC**

A Vrabel-McDaniels-Flores leadership group would be about as impressive as it gets.

And you got to wonder Flores' thoughts on resigning with a team whose future is linked with JJ McCarthy.

 

[Bill Lee]

Makes me wonder of what Flores and Vrabel think of each other, because I have no idea.

 

[patfanken]

I admit it DOES sound intriguing, but unless Williams suffers a cancer setback, I can't see Mike letting him go. It's a loyalty thing.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Welcome back to NE.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Flo and Vrabes run different defenses. No chance