When the Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after only one season with the organization, they made a large step towards fixing the defense after years of struggle. The next step was appointing former Dolphins’ head coach Brian Flores as his successor. A highly regarded defensive coach in league circles was expected to improve the unit quickly.
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Indeed, Flores changed everything from a defense that barely blitzed to a group that blitzes on every other play.