Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores is proving to be a hot commodity on the coaching circuit in the early goings of the latest hiring cycle. The former Miami Dolphins head coach has already been linked to numerous vacancies, both for head coaching and defensive coordinator positions, either of which would be a promotion from his current role.
In spite of the unremarkable title that he wears, however, we have regularly heard from players and coaches about how his reach spans beyond that. His primary coaching focus, by title, may be with the inside linebackers, but he has had his hand on many aspects of the team—including the run defense, according to lineman Chris Wormley.