The Minnesota Vikings officially have their defensive coordinator going into the 2023 season after hiring Brian Flores to take over the reins of the defense. So, what exactly does that mean for Minnesota? Here are 5 quick thoughts in the immediate aftermath of the new hire.
Give the Vikings Leadership Credit
First and foremost, the Minnesota Vikings leadership group deserves a ton of credit for this hire. I wrote on Sunday that the jobs in Arizona and Denver probably made more sense for Flores considering the fact that the Cardinals would have given him full reign over the team, and the Broncos look like a much more solidified group on the defensive side of the ball.