Tagged: Brian Flores (11 Results)
Vikings name Flores as new defensive coordinator
A day after reportedly leaning toward remaining with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brian Flores is joining the Minnesota Vikings as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Flores spent last season as a senior… More defensive assistant and linebackers coach with the Steelers. He helped Pittsburgh limit opponents to just seven rushing touchdowns last year, which tied with New England for the fewest allowed in the NFL. Pittsburgh’s pass defense was pretty good last season as well, forcing the sixth-lowest completion percentage (61.3) in the NFL. Less
Source: Team Website
Flores to remain with Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores remains with the team and it appears he is moving closer to staying in Pittsburgh. Flores was once considered a finalist for the Arizona… More Cardinals head coach job, although the team appears to be moving on in the interview process without Flores. He has also been linked to defensive coordinator positions with the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos, with Denver considered the more likely possibility. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Sports Illustrated
Steelers hire former Dolphins head coach Flores
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Miami head coach Brian Flores over the weekend as a senior defensive assistant in charge of linebackers. Flores, of course, was fired after three seasons in… More Miami and has filed a class action lawsuit against his former team, along with the New York Giants and Denver Broncos – in addition to the NFL. Flores alleges racial discrimination in the league’s hiring practices. Of note, the Steelers will play the Dolphins during the 2022 season. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Around the NFL: Brian Flores
The hiring cycle for head coaches is complete, and Brian Flores is left without a job. I’ll be interested to see where he lands, because he’s proven himself to be one of the game’s better coaches. more »
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Former Dolphins coach Flores sues NFL, three teams
Former Miami head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL along with the Dolphins, Broncos, and Giants – alleging discrimination regarding his interview processes with Denver and New York and his… More firing last month by Miami. There were several allegations made by Flores, all of which will likely be left for the legal process to sort out. The Giants, Dolphins, and Broncos responded separately to the allegations, with each disputing the various allegations. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Dolphins cut bait, fire head coach Flores
The Miami Dolphins announced on Monday that head coach Brian Flores has been relieved of his head coaching duties. Flores completed his third season as head coach of the Dolphins with… More a 24-25 record. Flores was the 13th head coach in team history, with the Dolphins now beginning the search for number 14. Unfortunately for Flores, his tenure with Miami ends much like his team’s offense – with a three and out. Less
Source: Team Website
Dolphins OC Gailey resigns
Miami Dolphins veteran assistant coach and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey officially resigned on Wednesday after just one season with the team. The resignation means that the Dolphins will have a new… More offensive coordinator for the third consecutive season under head coach Brian Flores. Miami finished the 2020 season 22nd in total offense and 15th in scoring. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Podcast: December 17 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back at Week 14 around the NFL and preview tonight's Chargers-Raiders matchup. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports. more »
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Around the NFL: Dolphins fire O'Shea
The Dolphins have fired offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea. That’s a surprise, considering the way that team came on in the second half of the season. Strictly off the numbers, you could argue that O’Shea did one of the better coaching jobs in the league. more »
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Dolphins name Flores as head coach
The Miami Dolphins officially announced that Brian Flores will be their new head coach. Flores spent the past three seasons as the New England Patriots linebackers coach. Miami came to an… More initial agreement with Flores last month, but NFL rules prohibited an official announcement until the conclusion of his season with the Patriots. Less
Source: Miami Herald
Flores considered favorite for Dolphins head coach position
The Miami Dolphins are reportedly looking to hire New England linebackers coach Brian Flores as their next head coach. New England is still in the playoffs, so the Dolphins can’t officially complete a deal until the Patriots are eliminated. But Flores seems to be the choice.
Source: NFL.com