Over the course of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings did a lot to bolster the defense, especially on the defensive line. When it came to the secondary, the additions weren't nearly to the level that you would have expected from a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
The depth on the Minnesota Vikings is one of the more impressive elements of the 2025 roster. There are multiple positions where they have strong depth, and can have good rotation or, at the very least, not see a substantial amount of drop off.
The offseason for the Minnesota Vikings was all about bulking up the trenches. The offensive line and defensive line were bulked up to fix the biggest
How many of the NFL players with at least 80 touchdown catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Minnesota Vikings have made a living of finding UDFAs who make the roster. Since general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took the job going into the 2022 offseason, the Vikings have kept eight UDFAs on the initial 53-man roster and this year looks to be no different.
Anyone who has watched the latest season of "Quarterback" on Netflix knows that Lions quarterback Jared Goff loves playing the "cat-and-mouse" game against Minnesota's chaotic scheme that defensive coordinator Brian Flores runs.
The NFC North is an excellent division across the board with some of the most talented players in the league. Where they have really thrived is cultivating great coaches.
Brian Flores, a sophisticated tactician, seems likely to tweak his approach a bit in 2025. Known as an aggressive, creative coordinator — attributes that get captured in the nickname “Mad Scientist” — Flores may nevertheless blitz less in 2025.
The Vikings’ DC has crafted a unique scheme and will continue to add wrinkles to it The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with the fifth-best defense in points allowed, despite not having any superstar players, thanks to the ingenuity of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
The Vikings’ DC has crafted a unique scheme and will continue to add wrinkles to it The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with the fifth-best defense in points allowed, despite not having any superstar players, thanks to the ingenuity of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Join Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano on The Real Forno Show, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production partnered with Fans First Sports Network, as they dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ evolving defense under Brian Flores.
Losing rising star cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to NFL free agency was a tough pill to swallow for many Philadelphia Eagles fans. Still, it’s hard not to feel good seeing him thrive in his new home in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings were consistently linked to a potential trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Ultimately, the Miami Dolphins chose to trade him to the
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was recently named among eight candidates who potentially could become NFL head coaches in 2026. Bleacher Report columnist Moe Moton included Joseph on a shortlist that features Vikings DC Brian Flores and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury—all of whom previously wore the big headset.
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense has been retooled to get the team back in the postseason, with some players the NFL needs to watch out for. Minnesota added Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave on the defensive line during the offseason.
In a story that will never go away or die, it came out on Tuesday that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (or his agent) allegedly told the Miami Dolphins organization after the 2021 season that it was “Him or Me” regarding then-head coach Brian Flores.
The Bears announced on Saturday that they have completed an interview with head coaching candidate Brian Flores. The following is an updated list of those
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is drawing widespread interest from team's with head coaching vacancies. This weekend alone, Flores is expected to interview with the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, according to FOX Sports's Jordan Schultz.
While there's no question Brian Flores' pressure defensive packages would go over as a hit in Chicago, there are lingering issues about what happened when the former Dolphins head coach apparently alienated Tua Tagovailoa.
While many feel that the Chicago Bears will hire an offensive-minded person to become the next head coach, defensive specialist Brian Flores is gaining momentum to fill the job.
An intriguing possibility has come up as we enter this year's NFL general manager/head coach hiring cycle — one that would strip the Vikings of a couple valuable employees.
Flores is among the candidates on the market with head-coaching experience, and his time in Minnesota has likely helped his stock.
Brian Flores has emerged as a legitimate head-coaching option for at least one NFL team.
Brian Flores is a hot name again for NFL head coach vacancies, but Ryan Fitzpatrick thinks the coach has multiple things to work out beforehand. Flores was the Miami Dolphins’ head coach from 2019-2021.
Flores, 43, has fared well as the Vikings DC, having generated interest from other teams.
Brian Flores‘ first head-coaching opportunity came with the Dolphins and lasted three seasons. Since his dismissal in 2021, his oft-discussed NFL experience has resulted in several interviews but no HC gigs as of yet.
Brian Flores has earned a great deal of credit for his role as the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. While the Vikings have a slew of offensive stars that have earned most of the headlines in this 14-2 season, the defense has delivered an exceptional performance.
The Minnesota Vikings have a lot to focus on as a win on Sunday night would earn them the top seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs while a loss would drop them to the fifth seed and a road matchup the following weekend.
One of the best things to happen, or not happen, last offseason was Brian Flores not receiving a head coaching offer. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator has been a significant difference maker for Kevin O’Connell.
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