When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Brian Flores was hired nearly a year ago, it was understood to be a short-term job. A bridge in the city full of them, a landing spot for Flores to stick to while he waited for his next opportunity. That opportunity came this year, hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their new defensive coordinator. In his introductory presser Wednesday, Flores said he was grateful for his short stay in Pittsburgh.
“The Rooney family, Mike T, Omar [Khan]” Flores mentioned in thanking several people that helped bring him to Minnesota. “My time in Pittsburgh was tremendous although short-lived.