Brian Flores’ introductory press conference ended with a question about his preference when it comes to his base defense. “It’s game-plan specific,” Flores said, before adding, “but 3-4.”
That might be the only thing the Vikings’ new defensive coordinator has in common with his predecessor, one-and-done Ed Donatell.
Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach and an assistant on Mike Tomlin’s staff this season in Pittsburgh, will bring a more aggressive style and approach to a defense that was among the worst in the NFL this season.
The Vikings’ far-too-often passive style played a significant role in Donatell being fired, despite the team winning 13 games under first-year coach Kevin O’Connell. Flores, who was hired by the Vikings on Feb. 6, was finally introduced on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Here are a few of the takeaways from what Flores and O’Connell said: