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

When Brian Flores arrived in Minnesota, the team’s defense was in shambles. They ranked 28th in points allowed and gave up the second most yards in the NFL. Two years later, the Vikings just wrapped up a 14-3 season that was driven in major part by a top-five defense in which they forced the most takeaways and allowed the second fewest rushing yards.

Flores, who previously served as Dolphins head coach from 2019-21, has had interview requests from the Jets and Bears as he prepares the Vikings defense for the playoffs.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets have requested to interview the likes of Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown for the job: Jets have requested head coaching interviews with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and QB coach Josh McCown, per sources.

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 got his coaching start with the Patriots organization as a special teams assistant. He worked his way up the ladder, becoming the linebackers coach and defensive play-caller. After winning Super Bowl LIII with New England, Flores then went on to serve as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021.

Former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick brought a cloud over Vikings defensive coordiantor Brian Flores' prospects as a head coach.

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores intends to take any and all head coaching requests that come his way over the next several weeks. However, he noted it's not going to be easy to pry him away from Minnesota.