'The best time of my life': Vikings DC Brian Flores making himself at home in Minnesota

Brian Flores was fired by the Miami Dolphins in 2022 , sued by NFL , teams alleging racial discrimination.

Flores was offered the defensive coordinator position with the Minnesota Vikings in February 2023 .

Minnesota has proved a welcoming home as Flores ' lawsuit works its way through the courts.

The Vikings ' 5 -1 start this season has largely refocused attention on Flores ' football acumen amid the Vikings ' start.

Tua Tagovailoa referred to Flores as a "terrible person" during an interview on " The Dan Le Batard Show " NFL players ranked Flores as the league's fourth -best defensive coordinator to play for.

Vikings defensive players are well-equipped to thrive in the intense environment Flores creates.

Brian Flores has established a player-centric work environment in Minnesota .

The Vikings ' pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach keeps a page in his notebook for what he calls " Flo Thoughts" Flores and his family have an extended set of relationships forged through their friendship with the Cokers and their families.