Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has been in the news recently for his critical words of his former players, specifically Tua Tagovailoa. However, he has quickly become a favorite coach among his players in Minnesota. He has seemingly fit in perfectly with Kevin O’Connell and his staff, and now, the players also fit in.
His latest sign of fitting in was his media availability this week when he praised his defensive line group.
“This trio of D-lineman has done a really really fantastic job of coming in and learning the system…Their ability to apply it in real time in games and on the practice field has been really good… I’d be comfortable about putting any one of those guys in there.”
The defensive line’s youth has been noted all offseason, but their play has been extraordinary. Two UDFAs making the 53-man roster speaks to how well they have played and what Brian Flores thinks of them.
While the offense remains a question mark, Brian Flores and his defensive groups are going to be a shining light throughout a dark 2024 season.