"Currently the defensive coordinator with the Vikings, Flores has been one of the best defensive minds in the league for the last few years. But his contract is up after this season, and Mike Florio recently lent credence to the idea that Dallas may pursue him. Few would be more thrilled than myself to see Flores on the sidelines in Dallas, especially after campaigning for him to be the head coach this past offseason, but the likelihood of that happening is exceedingly low."
"The reason Cowboys fans want Flores to run their defense is because his Vikings defenses are crushing it right now. In the three years he's been in Minnesota, Flores' Vikings are third in the league in EPA/play allowed. That's in spite of him taking over a defense that was 20th in EPA/play the year before. A big part of that has to do with being given the appropriate resources."
Dallas Cowboys have not publicly decided on their defensive coordinator and many fans expect Matt Eberflus to be one-and-done. Brian Flores, the Vikings defensive coordinator, is the hottest candidate but faces obstacles including a contract that expires after this season and a lawsuit against the NFL that could complicate relations with owner Jerry Jones. Flores has elevated Minnesota's defense to third in EPA per play over three years after inheriting a 20th-ranked unit. Minnesota has invested heavily in defenders that fit his scheme, and Flores has a strong bond with head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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