The Patriots have already hit the ground running in their search for a new head coach.
Not only has New England interviewed a pair of candidates in Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton, but they are reportedly set to interview Mike Vrabel on Thursday — and have requested to speak with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
But could longtime Patriots defensive assistant — and current Vikings defensive coordinator — Brian Flores also be in the running to replace Jerod Mayo?
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Flores expressed interest in returning to Foxborough.