Brian Flores, 43, is maybe the most fascinating candidate interviewed so far. He has previous head coaching experience after his three-year stint with the Dolphins (2019-21).

With the Jacksonville Jaguars drawing real interest in hiring Robert Saleh as their next head coach, there is a chance he could get revenge on his former team in the New York Jets sooner rather than later.

Will he stay or will he go? Flores potentially getting a head-coaching job could change the trajectory of Minnesota's future on defense.

The New York Jets were the first team to fire their coach this season when owner Woody Johnson relieved Robert Saleh of his duties in October, just five weeks into the season.

The Jets are officially looking for a new head coach and Vikings DC Brian Flores is now one of many on their extensive list.

The Jaguars announced that they have requested an interview from Vikings’ DC Brian Flores for their head coaching role.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts after a touchdown late in the fourth quarter puts the Jets over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets defeat the Bengals, 34-31, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyj Vs Cin / Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

But one thing is for sure: Robert Saleh knows defense. Some guys aren’t head coaches. Buddy Ryan wasn’t. Dave Wannstedt wasn’t. Brian Flores wasn’t. Wade Phillips wasn’t. But they were ...

Brian Flores had a complicated exit from the Miami Dolphins after three seasons as their head coach, but there's no doubting his ability.

It was known that the Jacksonville Jaguars had requested to interview Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator Brian Flores ... for the head coaching role: Robert Saleh Ben Johnson Steve Spagnulo

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will officially interview ... search will be extensive as they look to replace Robert Saleh. The franchise has already interviewed currently ...

Pros . While there have been mixed reviews on Flores' time with the Dolphins, his locker room in Minnesota has sung his praises over and over. Flores has been seen as a true playe