Brian Flores appears on the verge of being frozen out for a second straight offseason of getting a second crack at a head coaching job in the NFL.

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

The Bears have confirmed interviewing 15 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who got the job in New England.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms examine why signs are pointing to Brian Flores sticking with the Vikings for another season and how he’s been able to make something special out of the defense.

The Minnesota Vikings defense played at a level that not many units even dream of, let along actually put on film. The 2024 Vikings defense is one of the best in franchise history so it made sense