""Based upon my dialogue with him, and obviously the enthusiasm and the want-to for us to get something done, I don't [anticipate that]," O'Connell said. "But I also know we're inside of days before our season ends. ... I know he enjoys being here. ...""
""I know I'm excited about when ... hopefully I can come to this podium and say he's going to be here for as long as we can keep him here before another team makes him their head coach.""
Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have engaged in very good dialogue with defensive coordinator Brian Flores as his contract nears expiration. Flores could depart if he receives a head coaching offer next month, though O'Connell does not expect him to leave for another defensive coordinator role. Flores was hired in January 2023 after suing the NFL and multiple teams over interview and firing practices. Flores has produced a top-five defense by expected points added per play. Flores interviewed for three head-coaching jobs last offseason without receiving offers and remained contract-eligible entering 2025. The team left his contract unchanged for 2025, making him eligible to depart even without a head-coaching offer, and the organization aims to retain him.
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