New England Patriots defensive play-caller Brian Flores will lead the Miami Dolphins into a new era as their head coach, the team announced Monday.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, in charge of his first coaching search, sought someone who believed in some of his same methods on how to build a contender.
He decided on Flores, the 37-year-old Patriots de facto defensive coordinator who started his career the same way as Grier -- as a New England scout. That Patriots connection likely played a significant role as the Dolphins seek a way to dethrone their longtime rival.