Brian Flores' work with the Vikings' defense in 2024 is among the best of any coach in the NFL. The play of this unit played a large role in the team's 10-2 record entering Week 14.
With just five weeks left in the season, tension is rising over Brian Flores' possible departure to take a head coaching position – or is he?
discussed Flores' potential to take the head coaching job this week. However, one obstacle teams may have in giving him that role is his ongoing legal battle with the .
“It’s hard to say with Flores because of this lawsuit. I know the Giants liked him a lot when they hired Brian Daboll three years ago, but the extent to which the Giants' lawsuit became entangled in the lawsuit has steered this organization in the wrong direction. . .I think Flores is a good and interesting candidate in several ways, but you're right. The questions surrounding him are very specific and could be difficult obstacles for him to overcome in this cycle.”
While everyone wants people to get the best opportunities, Flores' return wouldn't be the worst thing for the Vikings. The defense and its playmakers are under contract for at least another year, which would give him more time to make his case for a head coaching position.
