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Vikings' Brian Flores nominated for AP assistant coach of the year
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On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores agreed to a contract extension, despite him being in contention for several head coaching jobs. On Thursday, the prominent defensive mind earned another honor: AP Assistant Coach of the Year nominee.
The award nominees for the year were announced in totality on Thursday, Jan. 22, and Flores was among the five nominated for the award. He was joined by the following coaches:
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Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator
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Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator
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Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator
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Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator
Flores showcased himself once again in 2025 as he was able to make the Vikings one of the best and most feared defenses in the NFL. He also schemed and coached up the likes of Jalen Redmond , Eric Wilson, and Isaiah Rodgers , who had breakout seasons. The team remained one of the more aggressive defenses overall and was a main component of the team finishing the season on a five-game winning streak.
The defense held teams to a total of 10.4 points per game and 224.4 yards per game during that final winning streak. Those performances will likely serve as an anchor for the argument for Flores winning the award.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Brian Flores nominated for AP assistant coach of the year
