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Minnesota Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on October 16th, 2024. Flores was hired in February 2023 to take over for Ed Donatell after Minnesota finished 30th in points allowed.
Brian Flores has interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets. Many fans expected teams to pursue Flores last offseason because of how quickly he turned around the Vikings’ defense from 2022 to 2023, but no such interest prevailed.
Robert Saleh, Jerod Mayo, or Brandon Staley could be replacement candidates if Flores leaves.
Darnold flopped with the lights brightest in the Vikings’ final two games, casting his future with the team into doubt. He delivered 36 total touchdowns in the regular season, but his failed showings against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams quickly dialed back all Danrold-themed enthusiasm.
Now, Minnesota must decide to pay Darnold, franchise tag-and-trade him, or let him walk to free agency
