The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled to an 0-3 start, endured seven games without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and have started three different quarterbacks after king-of-durability Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury. That’s a tribute to Brian Flores, whose bold debut as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator will undoubtedly put him in the conversation for head coach vacancies around the NFL when the next hiring cycle begins. It’s important to them.” Flores has not only rejuvenated a defense that had been struggling for the last three years — and even through the first three weeks of this season — but served as a valuable confidant to head coach Kevin O’Connell as the Vikings have navigated a series of depth chart challenges they didn’t face in 2022. “From a leadership standpoint, from a player-development standpoint, from his understanding of football, situational football.” Hiring Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator became one of O’Connell’s rookie mistakes. “You want to enjoy these moments with them,” Flores said, “because every year everything’s different.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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