Brian Flores
PersonOn 2 shows in Sports this week · 1.2× usual · most on Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast
American football coach who has served as an NFL defensive coordinator and head coach, including head-coaching tenure with the Miami Dolphins. Known for aggressive, adaptable defensive schemes.
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0.2‰ of what listeners heard
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Mentions of Brian Flores per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, sports.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | 0.23‰ | 1 |
| Aug 31 | 0.40‰ | 1 |
| Sep 7 | 0.24‰ | 1 |
| Sep 10 | 0.46‰ | 1 |
| Sep 11 | 1.05‰ | 3 |
| Sep 14 | 1.40‰ | 4 |
| Sep 15 | 2.20‰ | 3 |
| Sep 16 | 2.19‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 2.29‰ | 1 |
| Sep 18 | 2.59‰ | 5 |
| Sep 21 | 3.16‰ | 7 |
| Sep 28 | 0.33‰ | 2 |
| Sep 30 | 0.51‰ | 1 |
| Oct 2 | 0.89‰ | 2 |
| Oct 6 | 0.67‰ | 1 |
| Oct 7 | 0.87‰ | 2 |
Why is it trending?· Last 30 days
Flores’ Vikings defense drives praise and renewed head-coaching debate
Shows repeatedly credit Brian Flores’ Vikings defense for winning despite limited offense, with Minnesota reaching 4-0 and being described as powered by its defense.[1][2]
Ross Tucker praised Flores’ unit for 6 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and 12 quarterback hits, while Pardon My Take called his approach a mastermind performance.[3][4]
Analysts also focus on Flores’ tactical matchup with Ben Johnson, asking whether he will blitz or play coverage against Chicago.[5][6]
The shows disagree on his broader career case: Bill Simmons said Flores has to get an NFL job, while Jason Whitlock argued his lawsuit hurt his head-coaching candidacy despite strong defenses.[5][7]
Fearless also discusses Flores’ lawsuit as part of Jason Whitlock’s criticism of NFL hiring practices, whereas Pardon My Take frames it as a revenge game against Miami.[8][9]
Sources · 9 moments
- 1.Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast · 2026 NFL Week 5 Power Rankings & Falcons - Saints ReactionRoss Tucker · Oct 6 · Listen at 26:14 ↗
“So that's Kevin O'Connell, that's Brian Flores, that's finding a way to win that game that day. That's all that matters.”
- 2.Pardon My Take · CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ'sDan Katz · Sep 30 · Listen at 1:05:44 ↗
“And now the Vikings are 3-0. That's a lot because of their defense and Brian Flores. They have gone back-to-back games with one single red zone possession.”
- 3.Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast · 2026 NFL Week 3 Reaction!Ross Tucker · Sep 28 · Listen at 24:54 ↗
“Again, Brian Flores's bunch— 6 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits. Just relentless. Teams just cannot figure out what Flores is doing. Miles Price punt return— you said it earlier in the show, Jack— that ended up being the, the”
- 4.Pardon My Take · NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The WeekSpeaker A · Sep 28 · Listen at 2:03:03 ↗
“a football game where they did not go into the red zone. They were never played an offensive snap in the red zone. It's actually insane because the Vikings in the last 2 weeks have had 1 snap in the red And they've won both those games. The”
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