The NFL’s annual January-February coaching carousel concluded last week after the Washington Commanders hired Dan Quinn from the rival Dallas Cowboys. Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald joined the Seattle Seahaws as the new head coach, too.
Vikings Coach Already a Hot Commodity for Next Carousel
The carousel conculsion also illuminated the Minnesota Vikings’ first offseason domino revelation: Defensive coordinator Brian Flores will not bolt for a head coaching gig, barring something incredibly unforeseen.
And while many believed Flores could fetch head coaching interest and interview this cycle — he transformed the NFL’s ninth-worst defense per DVOA in 2022 to the 11th-best in 2024 — next year could be when Flores makes the leap.