"The New England Patriots have had several assistants go on to become head coaches over the last decade. While none are head coaches anymore, they are all having success in their new homes. McDaniels is leading New England's No. 2 offense on a tough playoff path; Patricia was No. 2 at Ohio State's defensive coordinator, and Flores did an excellent job with the Vikings defense this season, as they finished top-12 for the third year in a row."
"Flores's time as a head coach wasn't great, but it wasn't a disaster. In his first season with the Dolphins, the roster was considered the worst in the league, but he guided the team to a 5-11 record. The following season, the Dolphins would miss the playoffs despite a 10-6 record. After slipping to 9-8 the next season, he was fired."
"Flores turned a dismal Dolphins roster into a 10-win team in just 24 months, and that should no doubt excite NFL owners and GMs alike. After making a stop with the Steelers in 2023, he's led the Vikings defense over the past three seasons, each time coordinating a top-12 unit. In the last two seasons, their defense has ranked in the top 7."
Several former New England Patriots assistants have pursued head-coaching or major coordinator roles, including Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia, and Brian Flores. McDaniels leads New England's No. 2 offense while Patricia served as Ohio State's defensive coordinator. Flores guided a downtrodden Dolphins roster to a 5-11 season, then a 10-6 season, finishing 19-14 across two seasons before his firing. After a stop with the Steelers, Flores has coordinated the Vikings defense for three seasons, producing top-12 units each year and top-7 rankings in the last two seasons. Several NFL teams have interviewed or expressed interest in Flores.
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