After just one season, the New England Patriots decided to fire head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday. Brian Flores, the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, may be the team’s next hire.
Given that he played much of his playing career in New England, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel appears to be the clear pick to be the Patriots’ next head coach. The Patriots are anticipated to seek Vrabel for the position, according to an early report from RJ Kraft and Chad Graff of The Athletic.
However, Flores also has a long history with New England, and considering the remarkable defensive turnaround he has assisted the Vikings in over the past two seasons, he ought to be considered for the position at the very least.
Could Brian Flores bring Josh McCown with him if he decides to leave the Minnesota Vikings for the New England Patriots?
The fact that Flores has been on the same coaching staff as Josh McCown this season may help him be hired and join the Patriots.
The Vikings hired McCown as their new quarterbacks coach last season, and he has significantly influenced Sam Darnold’s career comeback this year.
Additionally, McCown was Drake Maye’s high school quarterbacks coach before Maye had a stellar collegiate career at North Carolina, so the Minnesota quarterbacks coach is well acquainted with the young New England signal-caller.
In the event that Flores is hired as New England’s new head coach, McCown’s chances of succeeding Alex Van Pelt as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator for the 2025 campaign are likely to increase.
At the moment, Vrabel appears to be the most likely candidate to take Mayo’s place. But not very long ago, Jim Harbaugh appeared to be the clear favorite to take over as the Vikings’ new head coach before the franchise finally chose to choose Kevin O’Connell.
Therefore, don’t rule out Flores for the Patriots’ upcoming opening just yet.
