Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) reacts during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium.
Notre Dame RB Audric Estime had an official visit with the Bears. (MLFootball) After a deep postseason run, the Lions are in the bottom of the first round instead of the top.
Before the injuries were too much to overcome, the Minnesota Vikings defense was really starting to round into form under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to get a lot busier in the coming days as they kick off the NFL Draft and start to embark on voluntary workouts. This offseason has seen a significant amount of change take place on the roster, but one notable change that didn’t happen is from the defensive coordinator position.
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the April 17th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.
If one closed her eyes on Tuesday, it might’ve sounded like Mike Zimmer at the Minnesota Vikings podium. He wasn’t — Zimmer works for the Dallas Cowboys now — but Mike Flores channeled Zimmer’s inner soul at a press conference with one particular quip about cornerbacks.
When the Minnesota Vikings 2024 offseason began, many wondered if defensive coordinator Brian Flores would command head coaching attention on the league’s annual carousel.
Brian Flores has yet to find a new head coaching job since being let go by the Miami Dolphins and filing a lawsuit against the NFL. But it’s possibly in favor of the Minnesota Vikings right now as they recently hired him as defensive coordinator.
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports “You can never have enough corners.” It was a staple of former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer’s defensive philosophy, and now, it appears that Brian Flores is taking a similar approach to Minnesota’s defense in 2024.
During the 2013 season, 19 linebackers totaled at least 50 solo tackles with a listed weight under 240 pounds. A decade later, that number was 40. The position has gotten smaller, and that won’t change anytime soon.
Brian Flores turned the defense around for most of the season after a disastrous 2022 season under Ed Donatell’s watch. In the campaign’s final stretch, though, Flores’ defense fell apart, allowing 120 points in the last four contests.
We’re just one month away from the 2024 NFL draft in what has already been a whirlwind offseason of activity for the Minnesota Vikings. Franchise staples have left, a lot of new faces (especially on defense) have been signed, and the 2024 roster is starting to take shape.
A dark horse contender has emerged in the pursuit of L’Jarius Sneed, the standout cornerback attracting interest from multiple NFL teams. While negotiations faltered with the Titans and Colts due to Sneed’s lofty salary expectations, a new player has entered the fray.
The Vikings needed to make some moves along their defensive line in free agency if they wanted to stay competitive in 2024. With both Danielle Hunter and D.J.
Sportswriter Mike Florio never shies away from letting his opinion be known. That continued on Wednesday, with Florio furious with the current NFL’s handling of Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores hasn't yet been requested to interview for any of the eight head coach vacancies in the NFL, but the latest opening looms large.
It's still very early in the process but Brian Flores' name has not been linked to any head coach openings around the NFL. Amidst an incredible turnaround of the Vikings defense during the 2023 season, Flores' name started getting floated as a potential head coach candidate.
There are a handful of former head coaches who’ve made a strong case for getting another crack at the job.
There’s a fine line between abuse and coaching, and more than enough evidence is beginning to stack up that Brian Flores' style did more harm than good during his tenure as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Week 11 represents a good matchup for the Denver Broncos offense to see if it can improve in one key area: handling blitzes. The Minnesota Vikings blitz
No matter who you like in the "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Broncos and Vikings, YB's Jack Dougherty can put you in heaven for Week 11.
While the Miami Dolphins season this year is going great, a mere two years ago, the franchise was in turmoil. Just ask former Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
For much of the season, many have criticized the Steelers for not parting ways with offensive coordinator Matt Canada in the offseason. Week 7's finale proved keeping Canada wasn't the only mistake Pittsburgh made.
Based on his history, it was no secret that hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator meant the Vikings were going to be blitzing a lot in 2023. And yet, even within that context, the rate at which Flores has sent at least five players at the quarterback this season has been almost hard to fathom.
The racial discrimination lawsuit filed by current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be allowed to move to the trial phase, according to a report from the Associated Press.
One of the most shocking additions for the Pittsburgh Steelers was adding former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach last season.
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