Ryan Fitzpatrick played for Brian Flores the last time he was a head coach with the Miami Dolphins. His assessment of his former head coach getting a new opportunity beyond that of a defensive coordinator is something you have to hear.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, speaking this week on the “Fitz & Whit” podcast, said that during year one in Miami, Flores was both “likable” and “relatable” despite a

Flores went 19-14 over his final two years with the Miami Dolphins but was fired by the Dolphins in 2021. In a lawsuit that Flores filed against the NFL in 2022, he claimed that Miami owner Stephen Ross offered him $100,

As the Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif., their defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has started to garner interest from a number of teams searching for their next head coach.

They were both fired from NFL jobs in part because of abrasive personalities. Has their time in Minnesota prepared them for another shot?

An intriguing possibility has come up as we enter this year's NFL general manager/head coach hiring cycle — one that would strip the Vikings of a couple valuable employees. The idea is that Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson and defensive coordinator Brian Flores could potentially be hired as a GM/HC package deal by one of the teams in need of a new regime.

Brian Flores reflected on his path through the NFL and his goal of getting another head coaching job, making clear how much he has appreciated his experience as defensive coordinator of the Vikings. “It’s been fantastic in Minnesota,