Frederick: Congratulations to whichever NFL team hires Brian Flores to be its next head coach

Prescott was under constant duress, particularly in the second half. He was pressured 19 times, per NextGenStats. Minnesota’s defensive coordinator dialed up one blitz after another, and the pressure negated the downfield threats of star receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.

Despite success, Brian Flores seems likely to stick around as Vikings' DC

This past offseason, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores interviewed for head coaching vacancies with the Bears, Jets, and Jaguars. He didn't end up landing any of those jobs, but his success in Minnesota made him a prominent candidate around the league.
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Vikings DC Brian Flores on facing Sam Darnold: He's 'one of my favorites,' but 'we'll blitz him this week'

As the Minnesota Vikings deal with inconsistency and injury at the quarterback position, they'll be reminded on Sunday of the one who got away when they face Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks.

Smith: Playing in Flores' defense is 'so much fun'

Harrison Smith joins Jac, Rodney and Tony to explain how Brian Flores' defensive scheme allows players to be 'creative and flexible,' how it feels to have a strong Vikings crowd on the road in Dallas and more.

How Dak Prescott’s success against blitzes could determine outcome vs. Minnesota

Dak Prescott has been one of the best in the NFL against blitzes during his career. But could a unique challenge get in his way vs. Vikings?

Cowboys vs Vikings: Writer predictions for Sunday night showdown

The Vikings offense has struggled quite a bit this season. Last year’s first round pick, J.J. McCarthy, finally made his debut after his rookie season was marred by injury. But further injuries and uneven performances from the de facto rookie have complicated things for Minnesota.
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Browns Request Permission to Interview Brian Flores for Defensive Coordinator Position

Brian Flores, currently the linebackers coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is the second name that has surfaced that the Cleveland Browns will interview for the now vacant defensive coordinator job. The Cleveland Browns have requested permission to request ...

The Cowboys ran into a solid defensive coordinator Sunday. Time to go get one

Having four defensive coordinators in four years is hard to stomach, but is it harder than wasting elite offenses year after year?

Cowboys’ loss to Vikings reveals defensive improvement was only temporary

After the Cowboys’ 34-26 loss to the Vikings on Sunday night, it seems the moves the Cowboys made to improve this defense are a temporary fix.

Cowboy roundup: 3 key matchups, Brian Schottenheimer's focus

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi as Cowboy Roundup: 3 key matchups, Brian Schottenheimer's focus. Happy Sunday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. We've officially made it to game day. It's a big one for the Cowboys, with their NFL playoff hopes on the line.
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